Frame structure and an image forming apparatus using such a frame structure
US6084622A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/183
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A frame structure usable in an image forming apparatus for forming an image on a recording material using a laser source, the apparatus includes a first wall; a second wall opposed to the first wall; first and second connecting members bridging between the first wall and the second wall; a scanner supporting member for supporting an optical device between the first connecting member and the second connecting member; a motor supporting member for supporting a motor between the scanner supporting member and the first wall; wherein the walls, connecting members, scanner supporting member and motor supporting member are integrally molded.
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