Frame and image forming apparatus using the frame
US8145094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1678
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A frame for an image forming apparatus including at least one functional unit includes a front member, a rear member, a base member, and a pair of elevated supporters. The front and rear members at least support the functional unit. The base member supports at least the rear member. The pair of elevated supporters, fixed at least to the base member, have a U-shaped form in its cross-section. The elevated supporters are spaced a given distance apart and disposed facing an open part of the U-shaped form of the pair of elevated supporters. The elevated supporters supports both lateral rim portions of the front member at a given position of the pair of elevated supporters. The front member is indirectly fixed with the base member via the elevated supporters, and positions the functional unit at a given position.
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