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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2024
Yukimichi Someya, Kanagawa, JP;
Hitoshi Fujiwara, Kanagawa, JP;
Natsuki Watanabe, Kanagawa, JP;
Hiroyuki Shimada, Kanagawa, JP;
Yukimichi Someya, Kanagawa, JP;
Hitoshi Fujiwara, Kanagawa, JP;
Natsuki Watanabe, Kanagawa, JP;
Hiroyuki Shimada, Kanagawa, JP;
RICOH COMPANY, LTD., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body and a pressure device that is disposed inside the apparatus body. The pressure device includes a pressure body and a pressed body that is disposed opposite the pressure body. A presser presses the pressure body against the pressed body. A release lever pivots in a forward direction to cause the presser to release pressure applied to the pressure body. An apparatus body cover pivots to cause the presser to release the pressure applied to the pressure body. A restrictor is mounted on the apparatus body cover. The restrictor restricts tilting of the release lever in an axial direction of the release lever while the release lever pivots.