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Image forming apparatus, and insertion container

US9242813B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2014
Grant dateJan 26, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2405/121
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is an image forming apparatus including a main body that is provided with an insertion hole, and forms an image on a recording medium, and an insertion container in which the recording medium is stored, and that is inserted into the insertion hole, wherein the insertion container includes a first part, a second part that extends rearward in a direction of the insertion from the first part, and that is movable forward and backward in the insertion direction with respect to the first part, a fastening tool that fastens the second part to the first part, a releasing tool that releases the fastening tool when grasped, and that moves forward and backward with the second part, and a protruding tool that protrudes from the second part to the main body when the releasing tool is grasped, and that prevents the second part from being inserted into the insertion hole.

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