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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 20, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2004
Kiyoshi Tokishige, Kyoto, JP;
Naofumi Okada, Tenri, JP;
Jinichi Nagata, Osaka, JP;
Toshiki Ohgita, Nara, JP;
Toyoaki Nanba, Higashiosaka, JP;
Kiyoshi Tokishige, Kyoto, JP;
Naofumi Okada, Tenri, JP;
Jinichi Nagata, Osaka, JP;
Toshiki Ohgita, Nara, JP;
Toyoaki Nanba, Higashiosaka, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A connector cover of the present invention serves a function as a cover for a connector when a postprocessing device is not fitted to a main unit of an image forming device. Further, when the postprocessing device is fitted to the main unit of the image forming device, the connector cover is secured at the other position while maintaining the function as a cover for the connector, and serves a function as a shock-absorbing member with respect to the actuator which is provided in the postprocessing device. This makes it possible to secure a good appearance of the image forming device and make effective use of resources.