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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2021
Filed:
Jul. 21, 2020
Konica Minolta, Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Hideyuki Umeno, Sagamihara, JP;
KONICA MINOLTA, INC., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a processing unit, a main frame, a drive source, and a door-type positioning panel. The processing unit performs at least part of image formation. The main frame supports the processing unit such that the processing unit is pulled out or housed. The drive source is provided on the main frame and connected to a first end of a processing drive shaft of the processing unit to provide rotative power. The door-type positioning panel positions and supports a second end of the processing drive shaft by using an insert hole. An end of the door-type positioning panel is supported by the main frame such that the panel swings on a support axis. The door-type positioning panel includes a fit hole that is closer to a swinging end of the panel than to the support axis and fits to a positioning shaft provided on the main frame.