Image forming apparatus

Details Image forming apparatus Image forming apparatus

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Lee, Susan S (Department: 2884)

Electrophotography

Machine operation

Electrical connection

C399S111000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08000625

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes a body frame defining an opening configured to receive a cartridge installed in an installation direction, and a power supply terminal disposed on the body frame. The power supply terminal can be configured to supply power to an installed cartridge by making contact with a power supplied portion disposed in the cartridge The power supply terminal may include a main body protruding from the body frame toward the opening and extending from an upstream side, with respect to the installation direction, toward a downstream side, and an engaging portion disposed upstream from the main body in the installation direction and protruding in a direction orthogonal to the installation direction. The engaging portion may be configured to engage the body frame.

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JP Office Action dtd Apr. 20, 2010 JP Appln. 2008-044630, partial English translation.

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