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Image forming apparatus with hinge holes and spring

US7684731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 16, 2008
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/169
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus is described as including a door member for opening and closing an opening provided in a main body member; a hinge mechanism; and a lock mechanism. The hinge mechanism may include a first hinge hole and a second hinge hole which are provided in at least one of the door member and the main body member, and are arranged substantially coaxially while being spaced from each other, a hinge shaft inserted across the first hinge hole and the second hinge hole, and a spring unit which presses the hinge shaft against inner peripheral surfaces of the first and second hinge holes. The first hinge hole may be smaller in size than the second hinge hole.

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