Opening and closing mechanism of an image forming device

Details Opening and closing mechanism of an image forming device Opening and closing mechanism of an image forming device

2005-10-26

2009-10-20

Gray, David M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

C399S124000, C399S125000, C267S154000, C267S155000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07606511

ABSTRACT:
The automatic document transport device2comprises a device main body4, an opening and closing body20pivotally supported by the device main body4about a support shaft22between a closed position and an open position, and a helical torsion coil spring30that urges the opening and closing body20positioned at the closed position in the open direction. The helical torsion coil spring30is provided and arranged at a position separate from the support shaft22.

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JP 57027281 A, Usuki, Tomomichi—Abstract.
JP 2004177424 A, Yomo, Masahito—Abstract.

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