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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2005
Takanoshin Imada, Saitama, JP;
Yuichi Fujisawa, Saitama, JP;
Masashi Sudo, Saitama, JP;
Junichi Yumoto, Saitama, JP;
Takanoshin Imada, Saitama, JP;
Yuichi Fujisawa, Saitama, JP;
Masashi Sudo, Saitama, JP;
Junichi Yumoto, Saitama, JP;
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus is disclosed wherein an image reading portion is provided in spaced relationship with a top surface of an image forming portion. Further, in the apparatus: a supporting column portion is standingly provided on the image forming portion for supporting the image reading portion in a cantilevered manner; a tubular duct portion is provided inside the supporting column portion with an axial direction being substantially a vertical direction; an exhaust port is provided at the supporting column portion for exhausting air of the duct portion; and an intake port is provided below the exhaust port for delivering air from inside the image forming portion to the duct portion.