17900932. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Naoki Yanokura of Ibaraki (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17900932 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes a frame, a front cover, and an upper cover. The front cover is fixed to the front surface of the frame, and the upper cover has engaging portions that are engaged with the front cover. The front cover includes regulating portions that engage with the engaging portions of the upper cover to control its position in different directions.

  • The image forming apparatus includes a frame, front cover, and upper cover.
  • The front cover is fixed to the front surface of the frame.
  • The upper cover has engaging portions that are engaged with the front cover.
  • The front cover includes a front-back regulating portion to control the position of the upper cover in the front-back direction.
  • The front cover also includes an up-down regulating portion to control the position of the upper cover in the up-down direction.
  • Additionally, the front cover includes a right-left regulating portion to control the position of the upper cover in the right-left direction.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be applied in various image forming apparatus such as printers, scanners, or copiers.
  • It can be used in both home and office environments where image forming devices are commonly used.

Problems Solved

  • The front-back, up-down, and right-left regulating portions help ensure proper alignment and positioning of the upper cover.
  • This prevents any misalignment or movement of the upper cover during operation, which could lead to malfunction or damage.

Benefits

  • The regulating portions provide stability and precision in the positioning of the upper cover.
  • This improves the overall performance and reliability of the image forming apparatus.
  • The simplified design of the regulating portions makes assembly and maintenance easier.


Original Abstract Submitted

In image forming apparatus including: a frame; a front cover that is fixed to a front surface of the frame; and an upper cover includes a plurality of engaging portions that is engaged with the front cover fixed to a front surface of the frame, the front cover includes a front-back regulating portion that is engaged with a first engaging portion included in the upper cover and regulates a position of the upper cover in the front-back direction, an up-down regulating portion that is engaged with a second engaging portion included in the upper cover and regulates a position of the upper cover in the up-down direction, and a right-left regulating portion that is engaged with a third engaging portion included in the upper cover and regulates a position of the upper cover in the right-left direction.

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