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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 11, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 20, 2001
Katsuyuki Endo, Nagano, JP;
Toshiya Matsuse, Nagano, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
In order to fix case members in relation to a frame member, an elongated fitting plate is fitted with fitting portions of the frame member and fitting portions of the case members. There is provided a fitting plate cover that covers the fitting plate and that fits to the case members thereby to constitute a part of the external shape of the printer. The fitting plate cover includes a protrusion for restraining the movement of the fitting plate. First and second engagement members are provided to fix a main case member with the frame member. The first engagement member prevents open-ends of side walls of the main case member from separating from the frame member. The second engagement member, which is located closer to closed-ends of the side walls, prevents the main case member from moving in the direction opposite to its attaching direction.