US4789876A
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Portable type image forming apparatus
Assignee: Sanyo Electric Co Ltd
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Filing: 1986-09-11
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Granted: 1988-12-06
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Expires: 2006-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A portable type image forming apparatus has a body with an upper and lower body members which are coupled by a hinge. A locking mechanism for locking the upper and lower members is provided at one side face of said upper body and lower body. At least one handle is provided for transporting the apparatus at the side face of the body opposite to the side face receiving the hinge. An auxiliary locking mechanism for locking the upper and lower members when the handle is held during transport is also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyoshi Miyai
- 👤 Shuhei Uotani
- 👤 Toyohiko Tsunemine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:14
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G21/00; G03G21/16; G03G21/1642; G03G21/1647; G03G15/00; G03G21/1604; G03G21/1623; G03G21/1628; G03G2215/00; G03G2215/00004; G03G2215/00008; G03G2221/00; G03G2221/16; G03G2221/1636; G03G2221/1651; G03G2221/1654; G03G2221/1678; G03G2221/1681; G03G2221/1687
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A portable type image forming apparatus comprising a main body with an upper body and a lower body, said upper and lower bodies being coupled by hinge means mounted at one side face of said main body, a locking mechanism for locking said upper body and lower body is provided at one side face of said upper body and lower body opposite to said hinge means, at one side face of said main body at least one handle is located for transporting of said apparatus, said handle positioned at the side face of said body opposite to the side face receiving said hinge means, and an auxiliary locking mechanism which operates by holding said handle to lock said upper body and lower body is provided at said side face of the upper and lower body opposite to said hinge means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A portable type image forming apparatus comprising a main body with an upper body and a lower body, said upper and lower bodies being coupled by hinge means mounted at one side face of said main body, a locking mechanism for locking said upper body and lower body is provided at one side face of said upper body and lower body opposite to said hinge means, at one side face of said main body at least one handle is located for transporting of said apparatus, said handle positioned at the side face of said body opposite to the side face receiving said hinge means, and an auxiliary locking mechanism which operates by holding said handle to lock said upper body and lower body is provided at said side face of the upper and lower body opposite to said hinge means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A portable type image forming apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said handle is provided at said upper body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A portable type image forming apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said handle is provided at said lower body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A portable type image forming apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said handle is provided at said upper body when said upper body is heavier than said lower body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A portable type image forming apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein one said handle is provided at each said upper body and lower body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A portable type image forming apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said auxiliary locking mechanism directly and mechanically locks said upper body and lower body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A portable type image forming apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said auxiliary locking mechanism prevents said locking mechanism from releasing operation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A portable type image forming apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said handle is provided at said lower body when said lower body is heavier than said upper body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A portable type image forming apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein accessories for image forming are provided only at the side face on which said handle is provided.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A portable type image forming apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein a cushion member is provided at the side face of said body opposite to the said face on which said handle is provided.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A portable type image forming apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said handle enables the apparatus to keep upwardly said side surface of the main body receiving said handle.
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