Image-forming apparatus with support member housing communications unit
US7295792B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00316
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multifunction device includes a scanning unit, an image-forming unit, and a joint holder for supporting the scanning unit on top of the image-forming unit. The joint holder is configured of a rear holder disposed on the upper rear side of the image-forming unit and two side holders disposed on top of the image-forming unit on the left and right sides for supporting the scanning unit on three sides. A network control unit is accommodated in an internal space in the rear holder, while a backup battery and a speaker are accommodated in internal spaces in the side holders. Accordingly, the multifunction device is downsized.
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