Image forming apparatus

Details Image forming apparatus Image forming apparatus

2005-10-13

2008-12-30

Mackey, Patrick H (Department: 3653)

Sheet feeding or delivering

Feeding

Pack holders

C271S145000

Reexamination Certificate

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07469892

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus in which a sheet containing device containing a sheet is detachably attached to a containing portion provided in an apparatus main body includes an engagement portion provided on the sheet containing device, a drawing device provided in the containing portion to be rotatable using one end thereof as a pivot, and a guide device which, when the drawing device rotates to draw the sheet containing device, guides a movement of the engagement portion in a drawing direction. The guide device is composed of a linear portion parallel to a direction in which the sheet containing device is inserted, and a curved portion provided on a downstream side of the linear portion with respect to a direction in which the sheet containing device is attached, the curved portion being curved not to extend away from the pivot of the drawing device.

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