Image forming apparatus having removable units
US7878725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1642
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus is disclosed. The image forming apparatus includes an apparatus main body, a first unit to be attached inside the apparatus main body, a rotatable part attached to the apparatus main body and rotatable between an open position for opening the apparatus main body and a closed position for closing the apparatus main body, and a second unit removably attached to the rotatable part. When the rotatable part is rotated from the closed position to the open position, the first unit is allowed to be attached to or removed from the apparatus main body by being moved horizontally. By removing the second unit from the rotatable part, the first unit is attached to or removed from the apparatus main body without coming into contact with the second unit.
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