Open/close mechanism and image forming apparatus using the same

Details Open/close mechanism and image forming apparatus using the same Open/close mechanism and image forming apparatus using the same

2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Grainger, Quana (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

Reexamination Certificate

active

07031639

ABSTRACT:
A link member interlinks an external member forming part of a cabinet of an apparatus and an internal member capable of pivoting about a pivot shaft located more deeply inside the apparatus than the external member for causing the internal member to pivot in cooperation with the external member pivoting. The link member has a stretchable length and is provided with a resilient biasing member biasing the link member in such a direction as to stretch the length. When the external member is in its closed position, the internal member is positioned to abut a predetermined contact portion by the biasing force of the resilient biasing member. Parts storage shelves are provided in the space defined between the external member and the internal member.

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