Image forming apparatus including a mechanism for reliably mounting a process unit
US8050593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/1853
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus capable of reliably positioning a process unit in a main image forming apparatus body, without impairing ease of mounting/dismounting of the process unit achieved by a simple structure. The image forming apparatus including a convex section, provided on the process unit, that projects towards the insertion side; an engagement section, provided on the main apparatus body, that positions the process unit in a width direction by engaging with the convex section; and a guidance section, provided on at least one of a tip end of the convex section and the main apparatus body, that guides the convex section towards the guidance section when mounting the process unit.
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