Imaging device access control apparatus

Details Imaging device access control apparatus Imaging device access control apparatus

2005-07-12

2005-07-12

Ngo, Hoang (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Diagnostics

C399S081000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06917765

ABSTRACT:
An imaging device access control for restricting access to internally located parts of the imaging device. In one embodiment of the invention, an imaging device includes an access panel hingedly attached to an imaging housing. Access to an interior of the imaging device through an access panel is controlled by an access panel operation restrictor assembly. The access panel operation restrictor assembly includes an access panel operation restrictor and an access panel restrictor release. The panel operation restrictor may include a locking mechanism having a bolt which is selectively engageable with the access panel by operation of a solenoid. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the access panel operation restrictor assembly is operable from an image forming device control panel. An individual must enter an authorization code or password at the control panel as a precondition to operation of the access panel operation restrictor assembly.

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