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Frame structure and an image forming apparatus using such a frame structure

US6084622A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1997
Grant dateJul 4, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 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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