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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 02, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 20, 2006
Kotaro Kawasaki, Osaka, JP;
Kotaro Kawasaki, Osaka, JP;
Kyocera Mita Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
The present invention provides an image forming apparatus in which a control portion of an image forming unit and an opening cover from which an internal portion of an apparatus main body including the image forming unit can be exposed are provided on an upper face, a front face, or a portion from the upper face to the front face of the apparatus main body. The control portion is attached so as to be capable of sliding to an outer side with respect to the apparatus main body. At least a part of the internal portion of the apparatus main body is exposed in accordance with an opening movement of the opening cover and a sliding movement of the control portion.