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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 09, 2021
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2020
Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Norio Kouzu, Mishima Shizuoka, JP;
TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a rotating belt in a main body. A roller is supported by a support shaft that moves the roller into contact with the rotating belt and away from the rotating belt. A pressing part in the main body is configured to press the support shaft so that the roller presses against the rotating belt. A lever is provided that when moved causes the pressing part to move between a first position, pressing the support shaft, and a second position, away from the support shaft. A openable and closable cover covers the main body and rotates about a first axis. An engagement part is fixed to the cover and moves with rotation of the cover. The engagement part engages the lever when the cover is closed and releases the lever when the cover is opened.