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Image forming apparatus

US8570624B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 29, 2011
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/046
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: an apparatus main body with an opening formed on an upper face thereof; an original document reading device that opens and closes the opening; an original document holder that is supported openably and closably by the original document reading device; a first lock mechanism that locks opening and closing of the original document reading device with respect to the apparatus main body; and a second lock mechanism that locks opening and closing of the original document holder with respect to the original document reading device, in which the first lock mechanism and the second lock mechanism are disposed inside a cabinet of the original document reading device.

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