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Image forming apparatus with locking drawer unit

US9353553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2013
Grant dateMay 31, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2601/11
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to form an image; a drawer unit configured to be pulled out from a body of the image forming apparatus; a first lock unit configured to receive power from a power supply and perform at least one of lock and unlock of the drawer unit with respect to the body; and a second lock unit configured to perform lock and unlock of the drawer unit with respect to the body by a mechanical operation performed by an operator.

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