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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 22, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 09, 2014
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Tomohisa Kano, Shiojiri, JP;
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A switch coverhas a frame memberand a cover member. The frame memberis fastened to the case frontof a printerand surrounds a power switch. The cover memberis supported by the frame memberpivotably between a closed positionA covering the openinginside the frame memberand shielding the power switchso the power switchis inoperable, and an open positionB where the openingis open and the power switchis not shielded. By simply fastening the switch coverto the case frontwith the frame membersurrounding the power switch, the cover membercan cover and prevent operating the power switch. Accidental operation of the power switch of electronic devices, including products such as printers, can therefore be prevented.