Image forming device including outer cover and jam cover linked to the outer cover
US8315539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/169
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming device includes a casing formed with an opening, a pivot member pivotably disposed in the casing so as to be selectively opened and closed, a cover disposed outward of the pivot member, a lock mechanism that maintains a closed state of the pivot member, and a link mechanism. When a first force is applied on the cover to open the cover beyond a predetermined angle, the link mechanism transmits the first force as a second force to the pivot member. The second force is in an opening direction of the pivot member.
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