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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2021
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2020
Konica Minolta Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Naoki Kataoka, Toyokawa, JP;
Tetsuya Onuki, Toyokawa, JP;
Konica Minolta, Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes: a cover member that covers part of a main body frame; a first turn support member having: one end turnably supported by a first shaft provided at the main body frame, the first shaft extending horizontally; and another end turnably supported by a second shaft provided at the cover member, the second shaft extending horizontally; and a second turn support member having: one end turnably supported by a third shaft provided below the first shaft of the main body frame, the third shaft extending horizontally; and another end turnably supported by a fourth shaft provided at the cover member, the fourth shaft extending horizontally, wherein in a closed state where the cover member covers the main body frame, the fourth shaft is located below the third shaft, and in a fully open state, the fourth shaft is located above the third shaft.