Locking mechanism for an image forming device
US7753356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/50
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application is directed to methods and devices for a locking mechanism to connect input components for use within an image forming device. Two or more input components are placed in a stacked arrangement. The locking mechanism of a first input component engages the locking mechanism of a second input component to connect the input components. The locking mechanism may be activated automatically when the input units are stacked.
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