Image forming apparatus having three-position support
US9493014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/471
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus including: a light scanning apparatus having an optical box containing a deflector configured to deflect a light beam scanning a photosensitive member, the light scanning apparatus being mounted to a main body of the image forming apparatus by being inserted through an insertion portion formed in the main body; a supporting unit including a first and a second supporting portions to support, in a direction intersecting an inserting direction of the box, the box in a vicinity of a downstream side wall of the optical box in the inserting direction, and a third supporting portion to support the box in a vicinity of an upstream side wall of the box; and a connecting portion configured to connect the box and the main body in the vicinity of the upstream side wall and on at least one side of the third supporting portion in the direction.
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