JP2002296861A - Dropping part catching structure and image forming device equipped therewith - Google Patents
Dropping part catching structure and image forming device equipped therewithInfo
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Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】この発明は、複写機やプリン
タやファクシミリ、またはそれらの複合機など、用紙・
ＯＨＰフィルム等のシートに画像を記録する画像形成装
置に関する。および、そのような画像形成装置におい
て、落下する電子部品を受け止める落下部品受け止め構
造に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a paper / copying machine, a printer, a facsimile, and a multifunction machine thereof.
The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus that records an image on a sheet such as an OHP film. Also, the present invention relates to a falling component receiving structure for receiving a falling electronic component in such an image forming apparatus.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】画像形成装置では、制御基板を設け、画
像形成動作を制御する。また、画像形成装置本体にオプ
ション装置を取り付けるときは、装置本体側の制御基板
にオプション装置側の拡張基板をケーブル等を用いて電
気接続していた。2. Description of the Related Art In an image forming apparatus, a control board is provided to control an image forming operation. Further, when the optional device is attached to the image forming apparatus main body, the extension board on the optional device side is electrically connected to the control board on the apparatus main body side using a cable or the like.
【０００３】[0003]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】ところが、画像形成装
置では、使用中、何らかの異常で、制御基板上の電子部
品が発火することがあり、そのとき電子部品が火の着い
た状態で落下すると、使用場所の床上に落ちて、例えば
カーペット等に火が着き、火災を発生するおそれがあっ
た。However, in the image forming apparatus, during use, an electronic component on the control board may ignite due to some abnormality, and if the electronic component falls in a lit state at that time, There has been a risk of falling on the floor at the place of use, for example, igniting a carpet or the like and causing a fire.
【０００４】そこで、この発明の第１の目的は、火の着
いた電子部品が床上に落ちることを防止して火災の危険
を未然に防ぐことにある。[0004] Therefore, a first object of the present invention is to prevent a fired electronic component from falling on the floor to prevent the danger of fire.
【０００５】この発明の第２の目的は、さらに、電子部
品を受け止めるべく設ける部品受け止め部材の取り外し
を可能とすることにある。A second object of the present invention is to enable a component receiving member provided to receive an electronic component to be detached.
【０００６】この発明の第３の目的は、さらに、部品受
け止め部材を容易かつ安価で、軽量に製作可能とするこ
とにある。A third object of the present invention is to enable a component receiving member to be manufactured easily, inexpensively, and lightly.
【０００７】この発明の第４の目的は、さらに、オプシ
ョン装置の電気接続を容易とすることにある。A fourth object of the present invention is to facilitate electrical connection of an optional device.
【０００８】この発明の第５の目的は、さらに、感電の
おそれをなくしてユーザーの危険を防止することにあ
る。A fifth object of the present invention is to prevent the danger to the user by eliminating the risk of electric shock.
【０００９】この発明の第６の目的は、上述の目的を達
成した落下部品受け止め構造を備えた画像形成装置を提
供することにある。A sixth object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus provided with a falling component receiving structure which achieves the above object.
【００１０】[0010]
【課題を解決するための手段】そのため、請求項１に記
載の発明は、上記第１の目的を達成すべく、画像形成装
置の落下部品受け止め構造において、制御基板の下方位
置に、その制御基板から落下する電子部品を受け止め
る、難燃性の部品受け止め部材を設けてなる、ことを特
徴とする。According to a first aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the first object, in a structure for receiving a dropped component of an image forming apparatus, the control board is provided at a position below the control board. Characterized by being provided with a flame-retardant component receiving member for receiving an electronic component falling from the electronic component.
【００１１】請求項２に記載の発明は、上記第２の目的
を達成すべく、請求項１に記載の落下部品受け止め構造
において、部品受け止め部材を、画像形成装置の外装カ
バーに設ける開閉カバー部材に形成してなる、ことを特
徴とする。According to a second aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the second object, in the drop component receiving structure according to the first aspect, an opening / closing cover member provided with a component receiving member on an exterior cover of the image forming apparatus. Characterized by being formed in
【００１２】請求項３に記載の発明は、上記第３の目的
を達成すべく、請求項２に記載の落下部品受け止め構造
において、部品受け止め部材を開閉カバー部材に樹脂材
料を用いて一体成形で形成してなる、ことを特徴とす
る。According to a third aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the third object, in the falling component receiving structure according to the second aspect, the component receiving member is integrally formed by using a resin material for the opening / closing cover member. It is characterized by being formed.
【００１３】請求項４に記載の発明は、上記第４の目的
を達成すべく、請求項２または３に記載の落下部品受け
止め構造において、開閉カバー部材が、画像形成装置本
体に取り付けるオプション装置の電気接続用である、こ
とを特徴とする。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the fourth object, in the falling component receiving structure according to the second or third aspect, the open / close cover member is an optional device attached to the image forming apparatus main body. It is for electrical connection.
【００１４】請求項５に記載の発明は、上記第５の目的
を達成すべく、請求項２、３または４に記載の落下部品
受け止め構造において、開閉カバー部材を外装カバーに
締結部材で開閉自在に取り付けてなる、ことを特徴とす
る。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the fifth object, in the drop component receiving structure according to the second, third or fourth aspect, the openable / closable cover member can be freely opened and closed by a fastening member on the outer cover. Characterized by being attached to
【００１５】請求項６に記載の発明は、上記第６の目的
を達成すべく、画像形成装置において、請求項１、２、
３、４または５に記載の落下部品受け止め構造を備えて
なる、ことを特徴とする。According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus for achieving the sixth object.
A falling component receiving structure according to 3, 4, or 5 is provided.
【００１６】[0016]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、図面を参照しつつ、この発
明の実施の形態につき説明する。図１には、この発明に
よる落下部品受け止め構造を備える電子写真式画像形成
装置の外観を示す。Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the appearance of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus provided with a falling component receiving structure according to the present invention.
【００１７】図中符号１００は、画像形成装置本体であ
る。画像形成装置本体１００は、内部に作像装置を設
け、全体を外装カバー１０で被う。下部には、給紙カセ
ット１２を２段に備えて各々正面側から出し入れ自在と
する。また、上部には、排紙スタック部１３を設け、そ
の上に正面および左側面側を開放する胴内排紙空間を形
成する。In the figure, reference numeral 100 denotes an image forming apparatus main body. The image forming apparatus main body 100 has an image forming apparatus provided therein, and is entirely covered with an exterior cover 10. In the lower part, the paper feed cassettes 12 are provided in two stages so that they can be freely inserted and removed from the front side. Further, a paper discharge stack 13 is provided at the upper part, and an in-body paper discharge space that opens the front and left sides is formed thereon.
【００１８】画像形成装置本体１００の上には、原稿読
取装置２００を取り付ける。原稿読取装置２００は、上
面にコンタクトガラスを備え、正面には手前側に突出し
て操作表示部１４を設ける。原稿読取装置２００の上に
は、ＡＤＦ（自動原稿給送装置）３００を、背面側を支
点として手前側を上下に開閉可能に取り付ける。An original reading device 200 is mounted on the main body 100 of the image forming apparatus. The document reading apparatus 200 has a contact glass on the upper surface, and has an operation display unit 14 protruding forward from the front. An ADF (automatic document feeder) 300 is mounted on the document reader 200 so that the front side can be opened and closed up and down with the back side as a fulcrum.
【００１９】そして、そのように原稿読取装置２００お
よびＡＤＦ３００を取り付けた画像形成装置本体１００
全体を、オプション装置である増設給紙装置４００上に
載置している。増設給紙装置４００には、給紙カセット
１２を２段に備えて各々正面側から出し入れ自在とす
る。Then, the image forming apparatus main body 100 to which the original reading device 200 and the ADF 300 are attached as described above.
The whole is placed on an additional sheet feeding device 400 which is an optional device. The additional paper feeder 400 is provided with the paper feed cassettes 12 in two stages, each of which can be freely taken in and out from the front side.
【００２０】図２には、図１の画像形成装置における内
部機構の全体概略構成を示す。FIG. 2 shows an overall schematic configuration of an internal mechanism in the image forming apparatus of FIG.
【００２１】画像形成装置本体１００内の作像装置２０
には、像担持体であるドラム状の感光体２２を設ける。
感光体２２のまわりには、帯電装置２３、現像装置２
４、転写装置２５、クリーニング装置２６、除電装置２
７などを配置する。そして、帯電装置２３、現像装置２
４、クリーニング装置２６、除電装置２７などでプロセ
スカートリッジ２８を構成する。Image forming apparatus 20 in image forming apparatus main body 100
Is provided with a drum-shaped photoconductor 22 as an image carrier.
Around the photoconductor 22, a charging device 23, a developing device 2
4. Transfer device 25, cleaning device 26, static eliminator 2
7 and the like are arranged. Then, the charging device 23, the developing device 2
4. The process cartridge 28 is constituted by the cleaning device 26, the static elimination device 27, and the like.
【００２２】プロセスカートリッジ２８の図中左側に
は、トナーボトル３０と書込み装置３１を上下に配す
る。プロセスカートリッジ２８の図中上方には、定着装
置３２を備え、その先に排出ローラ３３を備える。下方
には、一対のレジストローラ３４を設ける。On the left side of the process cartridge 28 in the figure, a toner bottle 30 and a writing device 31 are arranged vertically. A fixing device 32 is provided above the process cartridge 28 in the drawing, and a discharge roller 33 is provided ahead of the fixing device 32. A pair of registration rollers 34 is provided below.
【００２３】また、画像形成装置本体１００内の給紙カ
セット１３には、給紙装置３５とともに、縦断してシー
ト通路３６を設ける。シート通路３６には、一対の搬送
ローラ３７を備える。The sheet feeding cassette 13 in the main body 100 of the image forming apparatus is provided with a sheet feeding device 35 and a sheet passage 36 which is cut vertically. The sheet path 36 includes a pair of conveying rollers 37.
【００２４】増設給紙装置１８にも、同様に、給紙カセ
ット１３に、給紙装置３５とともに、縦断して給紙通路
３６を設け、一対の搬送ローラ３７を備える。Similarly, the additional paper feeder 18 is provided with a paper feed passage 36 in the paper feed cassette 13 along with the paper feeder 35 and a pair of transport rollers 37.
【００２５】さて、いまこの画像形成装置を用いて例え
ばコピーをとるときは、ＡＤＦ３００の原稿セット台４
０に原稿をセットして操作表示部１４のスタートスイッ
チ４１（図１参照）を押す。そして、原稿を送り込んで
原稿読取装置３００のコンタクトガラス４２上に搬送
し、原稿読取装置３００を駆動して原稿上の画像を読み
取る。Now, for example, when making a copy using this image forming apparatus, the original setting table 4 of the ADF 300 is used.
The document is set to 0 and the start switch 41 (see FIG. 1) of the operation display unit 14 is pressed. Then, the original is fed and conveyed onto the contact glass 42 of the original reading device 300, and the original reading device 300 is driven to read an image on the original.
【００２６】同時に、給紙装置３５のうちの１つを選択
的に図中反時計まわりに回転し、対応する給紙カセット
１２からシートを繰り出し、搬送ローラ３７でシート通
路３６を通して上方へと搬送して先端をレジストローラ
３４に突き当てて止める。At the same time, one of the paper feeding devices 35 is selectively rotated counterclockwise in the figure to feed out the sheet from the corresponding paper feeding cassette 12, and is conveyed upward by the conveying roller 37 through the sheet passage 36. Then, the front end is brought into contact with the registration roller 34 and stopped.
【００２７】また、感光体２２を反時計まわりに回転駆
動し、その感光体２２の回転とともに、帯電装置２３で
その表面を一様に帯電する。次いで、原稿読取装置２０
０からの信号に基づきその読取内容に応じて書込み装置
３１でレーザ光Ｌを照射して書込みを行い、感光体１２
上に静電潜像を形成する。続いて、現像装置２４でトナ
ーを付着してその静電潜像を現像し、感光体１２上にト
ナー画像を形成する。The photosensitive member 22 is driven to rotate counterclockwise, and the surface of the photosensitive member 22 is uniformly charged by the charging device 23 as the photosensitive member 22 rotates. Next, the document reading device 20
The writing device 31 irradiates a laser beam L in accordance with the read content on the basis of the signal from 0 to perform writing.
An electrostatic latent image is formed thereon. Subsequently, toner is adhered by the developing device 24 to develop the electrostatic latent image, and a toner image is formed on the photoconductor 12.
【００２８】そして、感光体１２の回転にタイミングを
合わせてレジストローラ３４を回転し、画像形成装置本
体１００内で下方から上方へと搬送してシートをまず転
写位置へと導き、感光体１２上に形成したトナー画像を
転写装置２５で該シートへと転写する。Then, the registration roller 34 is rotated in synchronization with the rotation of the photosensitive member 12, and is conveyed from below to above in the image forming apparatus main body 100 to guide the sheet to the transfer position first. The toner image formed on the sheet is transferred by the transfer device 25 to the sheet.
【００２９】画像転写後のシートは、定着装置３２に入
れ、定着ローラ４４と加圧ローラ４５とで熱と圧力とを
加えて転写画像を定着する。そして、排出ローラ３３で
画像形成装置本体１００外に排出して複写済みシートを
胴内排紙空間の排紙スタック部１３上にスタックする。The sheet to which the image has been transferred is put into a fixing device 32, and heat and pressure are applied by a fixing roller 44 and a pressure roller 45 to fix the transferred image. Then, the discharged sheet is discharged by the discharge roller 33 to the outside of the image forming apparatus main body 100, and the copied sheet is stacked on the discharge stack unit 13 in the in-body discharge space.
【００３０】一方、画像転写後の感光体２２は、回転と
ともに、表面上の残留トナーをクリーニング装置２６で
除去する。その後、除電装置２７で除電し、帯電からは
じまる再度の画像形成に備える。On the other hand, with the rotation of the photoreceptor 22 after the image transfer, the cleaning device 26 removes the residual toner on the surface. After that, the charge is removed by the charge removing device 27 to prepare for the next image formation starting from charging.
【００３１】ところで、この画像形成装置では、画像形
成装置本体１００の外装カバー１０背面に、図３に示す
ように窓４８を設け、その窓４８を開閉カバー部材５０
で塞いでいる。開閉カバー部材５０は、難燃性の高い樹
脂材料（例えばＵＶ規格の５Ｖ材など）を用いて一体成
形でつくり、若干屈曲する板状の本体部５１に内面から
直角に突出して部品受け止め部材５２を形成している。In this image forming apparatus, a window 48 is provided on the back of the exterior cover 10 of the image forming apparatus main body 100 as shown in FIG.
It is closing with. The opening / closing cover member 50 is formed by integral molding using a highly flame-retardant resin material (for example, a 5 V material of UV standard), and protrudes at a right angle from an inner surface of a slightly bent plate-shaped main body portion 51 to receive a component receiving member 52. Is formed.
【００３２】一方、窓４８位置の内部には、作像装置２
０による作像動作を制御するメイン制御基板５５を設け
る。メイン制御基板５５には、コネクタ５６や複写動作
制御用ＩＣ５７などを取り付ける。On the other hand, inside the position of the window 48, the image forming device 2
A main control board 55 for controlling the image forming operation by 0 is provided. A connector 56 and a copy operation control IC 57 are attached to the main control board 55.
【００３３】そして、この画像形成装置本体１００を、
オプション装置である増設給紙装置４００上に載せたと
きには、図４に示すように増設給紙装置４００のケース
６０の頂壁にあけた孔６１を通してケーブル６２を引き
出し、その先端のコネクタ６３をメイン制御基板５５の
コネクタ５６に接続する。これにより、メイン制御基板
５５に拡張基板６４を電気接続し、増設給紙装置４００
に電力供給する。Then, the image forming apparatus main body 100 is
When placed on an additional paper feeder 400, which is an optional device, the cable 62 is pulled out through a hole 61 formed in the top wall of a case 60 of the additional paper feeder 400 as shown in FIG. Connected to connector 56 of control board 55. As a result, the extension board 64 is electrically connected to the main control board 55, and the extension paper feeder 400
Supply power.
【００３４】その後、本体部５１の締結部材挿通孔５８
に、樹脂リベット・樹脂ねじ等の締結部材５９を通して
外装カバー１０にねじ付け、画像形成装置本体１００に
開閉カバー部材５０を取り付ける。すると、難燃性の部
品受け止め部材５２が、メイン制御基板５５の下方位置
で水平となる。Thereafter, the fastening member insertion hole 58 of the main body 51 is formed.
Then, the opening / closing cover member 50 is attached to the image forming apparatus main body 100 by screwing it to the exterior cover 10 through a fastening member 59 such as a resin rivet or a resin screw. Then, the flame-retardant component receiving member 52 becomes horizontal at a position below the main control board 55.
【００３５】これにより、使用中、何らかの異常で、メ
イン制御基板５５上の複写動作制御用ＩＣ５７等の電子
部品が発火し、火の着いた状態で落下したとしても、そ
の電子部品を部品受け止め部材５２で受け止めて、火の
着いた電子部品が床上に落ちることを防止し、例えばカ
ーペット等に火が着いて火災を発生する危険を未然に防
ぐことができる。In this way, even if an electronic component such as the copying operation control IC 57 on the main control board 55 is ignited due to some abnormality during use and falls in a lit state, the electronic component can be received by the component receiving member. By receiving at 52, a lit electronic component can be prevented from falling on the floor, and a danger of causing a fire by, for example, igniting a carpet or the like can be prevented.
【００３６】また、図示例では、開閉カバー部材５０を
外装カバー１０に締結部材５９で開閉自在に取り付ける
から、加えて、開閉カバー部材５０を開くときには工具
を用いて締結部材５９を外さなければならず、ユーザー
が不用意に開閉カバー部材５０を開いて感電する危険を
未然に防止することができる。In the illustrated example, the opening / closing cover member 50 is attached to the outer cover 10 so as to be openable and closable with the fastening member 59. In addition, when the opening / closing cover member 50 is opened, the fastening member 59 must be removed using a tool. In addition, it is possible to prevent the danger of the user accidentally opening the opening / closing cover member 50 accidentally.
【００３７】なお、図３では、工具に代えて、コイン７
０を用いて締結部材５９を締めまたは緩める場合を示
す。In FIG. 3, the coin 7 is used instead of the tool.
0 shows a case where the fastening member 59 is tightened or loosened using 0.
【００３８】[0038]
【発明の効果】以上説明したとおり、請求項１に係る発
明によれば、制御基板の下方位置に、その制御基板から
落下する電子部品を受け止める、難燃性の部品受け止め
部材を設けるから、何らかの異常で、制御基板上の電子
部品が発火し、火の着いた状態で落下したとしても、そ
の電子部品を部品受け止め部材で受け止めて、火の着い
た電子部品が床上に落ちることを防止し、例えばカーペ
ット等に火が着いて火災を発生する危険を未然に防ぐこ
とができる。As described above, according to the first aspect of the invention, a flame-retardant component receiving member for receiving an electronic component falling from the control board is provided below the control board. Even if the electronic component on the control board ignites and falls down in a lit condition, the electronic component is received by the component receiving member to prevent the lit electronic component from falling on the floor, For example, it is possible to prevent a danger that a carpet or the like is lit and a fire is generated.
【００３９】請求項２に係る発明によれば、部品受け止
め部材を、画像形成装置の外装カバーに設ける開閉カバ
ー部材に形成するから、加えて、開閉カバー部材を開く
ことで、部品受け止め部材の取り外しを可能とし、開閉
カバー部材内を広く開放することができる。According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the component receiving member is formed on the opening / closing cover member provided on the outer cover of the image forming apparatus, the component receiving member can be removed by opening the opening / closing cover member. And the inside of the opening / closing cover member can be widely opened.
【００４０】請求項３に係る発明によれば、部品受け止
め部材を開閉カバー部材に樹脂材料を用いて一体成形で
形成するから、加えて、使用目的に即した部品受け止め
部材を容易かつ安価で、しかも軽量に製作することがで
きる。According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the component receiving member is formed integrally with the opening / closing cover member by using a resin material, the component receiving member suitable for the intended use can be formed easily and inexpensively. Moreover, it can be made lightweight.
【００４１】請求項４に係る発明によれば、開閉カバー
部材が、画像形成装置本体に取り付けるオプション装置
の電気接続用であるから、加えて、開閉カバー部材を開
くことで、オプション装置の電気接続を容易とすること
ができる。According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the opening / closing cover member is for electrical connection of the optional device to be attached to the image forming apparatus main body, by additionally opening the opening / closing cover member, the electrical connection of the optional device is established. Can be facilitated.
【００４２】請求項５に係る発明によれば、開閉カバー
部材を外装カバーに締結部材で開閉自在に取り付けるか
ら、加えて、開閉カバー部材を開くときには工具を用い
て締結部材を外さなければならないようにし、ユーザー
が不用意に開閉カバー部材を開いて感電する危険を未然
に防止することができる。According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the opening / closing cover member is attached to the outer cover so as to be freely opened and closed by the fastening member, in addition, when the opening / closing cover member is opened, the fastening member must be removed using a tool. Thus, it is possible to prevent the danger of the user accidentally opening the opening / closing cover member to receive an electric shock.
【００４３】請求項６に係る発明によれば、上述した効
果を有する部品受け止め構造を有する画像形成装置を提
供することができる。According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide an image forming apparatus having a component receiving structure having the above-described effects.
【図１】この発明による落下部品受け止め構造を備える
電子写真式画像形成装置の外観斜視図である。FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus provided with a falling component receiving structure according to the present invention.
【図２】その画像形成装置における内部機構の全体概略
構成図である。FIG. 2 is an overall schematic configuration diagram of an internal mechanism in the image forming apparatus.
【図３】その画像形成装置の背面側の部分斜視図であ
る。FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of the rear side of the image forming apparatus.
【図４】その部分縦断面図である。FIG. 4 is a partial longitudinal sectional view thereof.
１０ 外装カバー ４８ 窓 ５０ 開閉カバー部材 ５１ 本体部 ５２ 部品受け止め部材 ５５ メイン制御基板（制御基板） ５６ コネクタ ５７ 複写動作制御用ＩＣ（電子部品） ５９ 締結部材 ６０ ケース ６１ 孔 ６２ ケーブル ６３ コネクタ ６４ 拡張基板 １００ 画像形成装置本体 ４００ 増設給紙装置（オプション装置） REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 exterior cover 48 window 50 opening / closing cover member 51 main body 52 component receiving member 55 main control board (control board) 56 connector 57 copying operation control IC (electronic component) 59 fastening member 60 case 61 hole 62 cable 63 connector 64 expansion board 100 Image forming apparatus main body 400 Additional paper feeder (optional device)
フロントページの続き Ｆターム(参考） 2C061 AP03 AP04 AP07 AQ06 AS02 AS13 BB17 CD01 2H071 AA26 AA42 AA59 BA20 BA29 DA31 DA34 EA04 5C062 AA02 AA05 AD02 AD06 Continued on the front page F term (reference) 2C061 AP03 AP04 AP07 AQ06 AS02 AS13 BB17 CD01 2H071 AA26 AA42 AA59 BA20 BA29 DA31 DA34 EA04 5C062 AA02 AA05 AD02 AD06
Claims (6)
位置に、その制御基板から落下する電子部品を受け止め
る、難燃性の部品受け止め部材を設けてなる、落下部品
受け止め構造。1. A dropped component receiving structure in an image forming apparatus, wherein a flame-retardant component receiving member for receiving an electronic component falling from the control substrate is provided below the control substrate.
の外装カバーに設ける開閉カバー部材に形成してなる、
請求項１に記載の落下部品受け止め構造。2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the component receiving member is formed on an opening / closing cover member provided on an exterior cover of the image forming apparatus.
The falling component receiving structure according to claim 1.
部材に樹脂材料を用いて一体成形で形成してなる、請求
項２に記載の落下部品受け止め構造。3. The dropped component receiving structure according to claim 2, wherein the component receiving member is formed integrally with the opening / closing cover member using a resin material.
体に取り付けるオプション装置の電気接続用である、請
求項２または３に記載の落下部品受け止め構造。4. The dropped component receiving structure according to claim 2, wherein said opening / closing cover member is for electrical connection of an optional device attached to the image forming apparatus main body.
締結部材で開閉自在に取り付けてなる、請求項２、３ま
たは４に記載の落下部品受け止め構造。5. The dropped component receiving structure according to claim 2, wherein said openable / closable cover member is attached to said exterior cover so as to be freely opened and closed with a fastening member.
落下部品受け止め構造を備えてなる、画像形成装置。6. An image forming apparatus comprising the falling component receiving structure according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.
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