Image forming device capable of aligning a plurality of covers

Details Image forming device capable of aligning a plurality of covers Image forming device capable of aligning a plurality of covers

2007-09-04

2007-09-04

Gray, David M. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

C399S110000, C399S124000, C399S125000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10893602

ABSTRACT:
A front cover and an upper panel of the image forming device is engaged with each other by an engagement mechanism. The engagement mechanism includes a claw and an engagement member that engages with the claw. The claw is disposed on an upper section of the front cover, and the engagement member is disposed on the upper panel. The engagement mechanism further includes surfaces of the front cover and ribs that abut the surfaces. The ribs are provided to the upper section of the front cover and protrude in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the front cover is opened and closed.

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