Image forming apparatus
US8770739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/006
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body; an openable and closable cover provided at the apparatus body; a conveyance unit to convey a recording medium upward and downward; a recording head to eject liquid droplets to the recording medium conveyed by the conveyance unit; and an opening authorization mechanism to authorize moving of the conveyance unit from a first open position to a second open position, the conveyance unit having a greater opening amount at the second open position than at the first open position, wherein the conveyance unit is disposed between the cover and the recording head, and configured to be openable to the first open position when the cover is in the open position, and openable to the second open position when the opening authorization mechanism authorizes the moving of the conveyance unit from the first open position to the second open position.
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