JP2002326424A - Imaging apparatus, structure and method for mounting imaging apparatus onto mounting table - Google Patents

Imaging apparatus, structure and method for mounting imaging apparatus onto mounting table

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JP2002326424A
JP2002326424A JP2001132742A JP2001132742A JP2002326424A JP 2002326424 A JP2002326424 A JP 2002326424A JP 2001132742 A JP2001132742 A JP 2001132742A JP 2001132742 A JP2001132742 A JP 2001132742A JP 2002326424 A JP2002326424 A JP 2002326424A
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Hisayuki Mae
寿行 前
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent an imaging apparatus from inclining due to an external force and falling down from a mounting table, when it is used while being mounted on the mounting table, without requiring any fastening member. SOLUTION: A tubular member 15 is fixed to the bottom plate 12 of the body of an imaging apparatus thus forming a tubular part 16, and a pin (columnar member) 30 being fitted in the tubular part 16 at the time of mounting the body of an imaging apparatus on the mounting table is provided on the upper stay 27, 27 of the mounting table. The pin is provided with a plurality of stopping grooves 31 in the axial direction and fixed to the upper stay by caulking or screwing.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】この発明は、複写機・プリン
タ・ファクシミリ、またはそれらの複合機などの画像形
成装置に適用することができる。詳しくは、そのような
画像形成装置の中で、給紙バンク・テーブル等の載置台
上に画像形成装置本体を載置して設置するタイプの画像
形成装置に関する。ならびに、そのような画像形成装置
における、載置台上への画像形成装置本体載置構造およ
び載置方法に関する。
The present invention can be applied to an image forming apparatus such as a copier, a printer, a facsimile, or a multifunction peripheral thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to an image forming apparatus of the type in which an image forming apparatus main body is mounted on a mounting table such as a paper feed bank table in such an image forming apparatus. Also, the present invention relates to a structure and a method for mounting the image forming apparatus main body on a mounting table in such an image forming apparatus.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】複写機等の画像形成装置には、通常、オ
プション装置として、給紙バンク・テーブル等の載置台
を備える。そして、ユーザーの希望により、そのような
載置台上に、シートに画像を記録する、複写機装置本体
等の画像形成装置本体を載置して設置する。
2. Description of the Related Art Generally, an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine is provided with a mounting table such as a paper feed bank table as an optional device. Then, according to a user's request, an image forming apparatus main body such as a copying machine main body for recording an image on a sheet is mounted on such a mounting table.

【0003】ところで、このように載置台を増設すると
きは、従来、載置台上に画像形成装置本体を載置して
後、ねじ等の締結部材で締結して画像形成装置本体を載
置台と一体化するのが一般的である。
In order to increase the number of mounting tables, conventionally, the image forming apparatus main body is mounted on the mounting table and then fastened with a fastening member such as a screw to connect the image forming apparatus main body to the mounting table. It is common to integrate them.

【0004】[0004]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかし、従来、そのよ
うな増設をユーザーが行うとき、締結部材による締結を
忘れたり怠ったりすることが時々あった。このような場
合、比較的小さな外力でも、載置台と分離して画像形成
装置本体のみが傾き、載置台上から落下するおそれがあ
った。
However, in the past, when such an extension was performed by a user, the user sometimes forgot or neglected the fastening by the fastening member. In such a case, even with a relatively small external force, there is a possibility that only the image forming apparatus main body is separated from the mounting table and falls down from the mounting table.

【0005】そこで、この発明の第1の目的は、画像形
成装置において、画像形成装置本体を載置台上に載置し
て使用するとき、締結部材による締結を行わなくても、
外力により画像形成装置本体が傾いて載置台上から落下
するおそれを少なくすることにある。
Accordingly, a first object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus, in which the image forming apparatus main body is used on a mounting table without using a fastening member.
An object of the present invention is to reduce a possibility that the image forming apparatus main body is inclined and falls from the mounting table due to an external force.

【0006】第2の目的は、そのような画像形成装置に
おいて、画像形成装置本体を載置台上に載置するとき、
互いに係合する部材を強固に支持して載置台上からの画
像形成装置本体の落下を確実に防止することにある。
A second object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus in which the main body of the image forming apparatus is mounted on a mounting table.
An object of the present invention is to securely support members that engage with each other and to prevent the image forming apparatus main body from dropping from the mounting table.

【0007】第3の目的は、互いに係合する部材を係止
して、載置台上からの画像形成装置本体の落下を確実に
防止することにある。
[0007] A third object is to lock members that engage with each other to reliably prevent the image forming apparatus main body from dropping from the mounting table.

【0008】第4の目的は、互いに係合する部材を一層
確かに係止し、外れることなく掛け止めして、載置台上
からの画像形成装置本体の落下をさらに確実に防止する
ことにある。
A fourth object of the present invention is to lock the members engaged with each other more securely and to prevent the members from being detached from each other so as to prevent the image forming apparatus main body from dropping from the mounting table. .

【0009】第5の目的は、画像形成装置本体を載置台
上に載置して使用するとき、締結部材による締結を行わ
なくても、外力により画像形成装置本体が傾いて載置台
上から落下するおそれを少なくする、載置台上への画像
形成装置本体載置構造を提供することにある。
A fifth object is that when the main body of the image forming apparatus is used on a mounting table, the main body of the image forming apparatus is tilted by an external force and falls from the mounting table without fastening by a fastening member. An object of the present invention is to provide a mounting structure of an image forming apparatus main body on a mounting table, which reduces a possibility of the image forming apparatus.

【0010】第6の目的は、画像形成装置本体を載置台
上に載置して使用するとき、締結部材による締結を行わ
なくても、外力により画像形成装置本体が傾いて載置台
上から落下するおそれを少なくする、載置台上への画像
形成装置本体載置方法を提供することにある。
A sixth object is that, when the image forming apparatus main body is used while being mounted on a mounting table, the image forming apparatus main body is tilted by an external force and falls from the mounting table without fastening by a fastening member. It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for mounting the image forming apparatus main body on a mounting table, which reduces the risk of occurrence.

【0011】[0011]

【課題を解決するための手段】そのため、請求項1に係
る発明は、上記第1の目的を達成すべく、画像形成装置
本体と載置台の一方に筒部を設けるとともに、他方に、
載置台上に画像形成装置本体を載置するとき筒部に入り
込む軸状部材を設けてなる、ことを特徴とする画像形成
装置を提供する。
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus having a cylindrical portion provided on one of a main body and a mounting table, and
Provided is an image forming apparatus, comprising: a shaft-like member that enters a cylindrical portion when the image forming apparatus main body is mounted on a mounting table.

【0012】請求項2に係る発明は、上記第2の目的を
達成すべく、請求項1に記載の画像形成装置において、
画像形成装置本体の底板と載置台の上ステーの一方に筒
部を、他方に軸状部材を設けてなる、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 image forming apparatus according to the first aspect,
A cylindrical portion is provided on one of the bottom plate of the image forming apparatus main body and an upper stay of the mounting table, and a shaft member is provided on the other.

【0013】請求項3に係る発明は、上記第3の目的を
達成すべく、請求項1または2に記載の画像形成装置に
おいて、軸状部材に係止溝を形成してなる、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 image forming apparatus according to the first or second aspect, a locking groove is formed in the shaft member. And

【0014】請求項4に係る発明は、上記第4の目的を
達成すべく、請求項3に記載の画像形成装置において、
係止溝を軸方向に複数形成してなる、ことを特徴とす
る。
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus according to the third aspect, wherein the fourth object is achieved.
A plurality of locking grooves are formed in the axial direction.

【0015】請求項5に係る発明は、上記第5の目的を
達成すべく、画像形成装置本体と載置台の一方に筒部を
設けるとともに、他方に、載置台上に画像形成装置本体
を載置するとき筒部に入り込む軸状部材を設けてなる、
ことを特徴とする載置台上への画像形成装置本体載置構
造を提供する。
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in order to achieve the fifth object, a cylinder portion is provided on one of the image forming apparatus main body and the mounting table, and the image forming apparatus main body is mounted on the mounting table on the other side. It is provided with a shaft-like member that enters the cylindrical part when
An image forming apparatus main body mounting structure on a mounting table is provided.

【0016】請求項6に係る発明は、上記第6の目的を
達成すべく、載置台上に画像形成装置本体を載置すると
き、一方に設ける軸状部材を、他方に設ける筒部に挿入
してなる、ことを特徴とする載置台上への画像形成装置
本体載置方法を提供する。
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, when the image forming apparatus main body is mounted on the mounting table, the shaft member provided on one side is inserted into the cylindrical portion provided on the other side. A method for mounting an image forming apparatus main body on a mounting table is provided.

【0017】[0017]

【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
よる複写機(画像形成装置)の外観を概略的に示す。図
中符号10は、給紙バンク(載置台)20の上に載置す
る複写機装置本体(画像形成装置本体)である。
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 schematically shows the appearance of a copying machine (image forming apparatus) according to the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a copying machine main body (image forming apparatus main body) mounted on a paper feeding bank (mounting table) 20.

【0018】複写機装置本体10は、剛性を保持すべ
く、内部に構造体を備える。図示省略するが、構造体
は、底板と、その上に立てて対向して備える前後の側板
と、それらの側板間を連結する連結部材などからなる。
The copier main body 10 has a structure inside to maintain rigidity. Although not shown in the drawings, the structure includes a bottom plate, front and rear side plates provided on the bottom plate so as to face each other, and a connecting member for connecting the side plates.

【0019】図2には、複写機装置本体10の構造体を
構成する底板の一部を示す。図示底板12は、カーリン
グして外周に縁巻き13を設ける。これにより、強度を
増すとともに、ユーザーが複写機装置本体10の下から
手を差し込んだとき怪我をしないようにする。また、底
板12には、図示省略するが、絞り加工で下向きの突部
を複数形成してそこにそれぞれゴム足を取り付けてな
る。
FIG. 2 shows a part of the bottom plate constituting the structure of the copying machine main body 10. The illustrated bottom plate 12 is curled to provide an edge winding 13 on the outer periphery. As a result, the strength is increased, and the user is prevented from being injured when inserting his / her hand from under the copier main body 10. Although not shown, a plurality of downward projections are formed on the bottom plate 12 by drawing and rubber feet are attached to the projections.

【0020】さらに、底板12には、ゴム足取付位置と
は異なる位置に複数の孔14をあける。図2では、その
うちの1の孔14のみを示すが、図示例では孔14を3
つあけてなる。そして、その孔14に連通してそれぞれ
底板12上にフランジ付きの円筒部材15を載せ、不図
示の固定ねじでねじ止めして、複写機装置本体10にそ
れぞれ上向きの筒部16を形成する。この筒部16の内
径をDとする。
Further, a plurality of holes 14 are formed in the bottom plate 12 at positions different from the rubber foot mounting positions. In FIG. 2, only one of the holes 14 is shown.
I'll open it. Then, a cylindrical member 15 with a flange is placed on each of the bottom plates 12 in communication with the holes 14, and is screwed with a fixing screw (not shown), thereby forming upward cylindrical portions 16 in the copying machine main body 10. The inside diameter of the cylindrical portion 16 is D.

【0021】一方、給紙バンク20も、複写機装置本体
10と同様に、剛性を保持すべく、内部に構造体を備え
る。図3には、給紙バンク20に備える構造体の概略構
成を示す。この図3から判るとおり、構造体は、底板2
3と、その上に立てて備える側板24・25・26と、
それらの側板間を連結する上ステー27・28などから
なり、複数の組付けねじ29を用いて組み付ける。
On the other hand, the paper feed bank 20, like the copier main body 10, has a structure inside to maintain rigidity. FIG. 3 shows a schematic configuration of a structure provided in the paper feed bank 20. As can be seen from FIG. 3, the structure is the bottom plate 2
3, and side plates 24, 25, and 26 which are provided upright thereon,
It consists of upper stays 27 and 28 connecting these side plates, and is assembled using a plurality of assembly screws 29.

【0022】上ステー27・28上には、かしめやねじ
止めで取り付けて外径dのピン(軸状部材)30を立て
る。このピン30は、複写機装置本体10の底板12に
設けた孔14と対応する位置に設ける。図4には、前上
ステー27に対する1のピン30の取り付け状態を示
す。この図4から判るとおり、ピン30には、円周方向
の係止溝31を軸方向に2つ設ける。
On the upper stays 27 and 28, a pin (shaft member) 30 having an outer diameter d is mounted by caulking or screwing. The pins 30 are provided at positions corresponding to the holes 14 provided in the bottom plate 12 of the copying machine main body 10. FIG. 4 shows a state where one pin 30 is attached to the front upper stay 27. As can be seen from FIG. 4, the pin 30 is provided with two circumferential locking grooves 31 in the axial direction.

【0023】そして、給紙バンク20上に複写機装置本
体10を載置するときは、孔14とピン30位置を合わ
せて給紙バンク20上に真上から複写機装置本体10を
置く。すると、図5に示すように、ピン30は、孔14
を貫通して円筒部材15内に緩く入る。そして、複写機
装置本体10の複数のゴム足を上ステー27・28上に
載せ、詳しくは説明を省略する位置決め手段を適宜係合
し、正確に位置決めして設置する。
When the copying machine main body 10 is to be placed on the paper feeding bank 20, the copying machine main body 10 is placed on the paper feeding bank 20 from directly above by aligning the holes 14 with the pins 30. Then, as shown in FIG.
And loosely enters the cylindrical member 15. Then, a plurality of rubber feet of the copying machine main body 10 are placed on the upper stays 27 and 28, and a positioning means, which will not be described in detail, is appropriately engaged, and is accurately positioned and installed.

【0024】さて、図示複写機は、この状態で使用する
が、例えば図6に示すように、いまこの複写機装置本体
10に外力Fが作用し、複写機装置本体10が角度θ傾
いたとする。すると、図7に示すように、底板12が持
ち上がり、円筒部材15の先端がピン30に当たってや
がてその係止溝31に係合し、外力Fが給紙バンク20
を持ち上げるほどの大きな力でない限りそれ以上の複写
機装置本体10の傾きは阻止される。
The illustrated copying machine is used in this state. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, it is assumed that an external force F acts on the copying machine body 10 and the copying machine body 10 is tilted by an angle θ. . Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the bottom plate 12 is lifted, and the tip of the cylindrical member 15 hits the pin 30 and soon engages with the locking groove 31.
The copier main body 10 is prevented from tilting further unless the force is large enough to lift the copier.

【0025】ここで、図8に示すように、1のピン30
とそれから最も遠いゴム足32端との間隔をXとし、上
ステー27・28上面から係止溝31までの高さをhと
すると、 [X+(D/2)]−h≦[X+(d/2)] とすると、ピン30を係止溝31に確実に掛け止めるこ
とができる。
Here, as shown in FIG.
X is the distance between the end of the rubber foot 32 and the farthest end.
The height from the upper surface of the stays 27 and 28 to the locking groove 31 is h.
Then, [X + (D / 2)]2-H2≤ [X + (d / 2)]2  Then, the pin 30 is securely hooked on the locking groove 31.
Can be.

【0026】これを整理すると、 X+XD+D/4−h≦X+Xd+d/4 (D−d)X+(D−d)/4≦h……………… となる。[0026] To summarize this, a X 2 + XD + D 2/ 4-h 2 ≦ X 2 + Xd + d 2/4 (D-d) X + (D 2 -d 2) / 4 ≦ h 2 .................. .

【0027】また、 d<D……………………………………………… である。D <D.........

【0028】よって、D、d、h、Xの関係を、上記
および式のようにすると、ピン30を係止溝31に確
実に掛け止めることができる。
Therefore, if the relationship among D, d, h, and X is as described above and the equation, the pin 30 can be securely hooked on the locking groove 31.

【0029】これにより、複写機装置本体10を給紙バ
ンク20上に載置して使用するとき、締結部材による締
結を行わなくても、ピン30を筒部16に入れてそれら
を係合し、外力により複写機装置本体10が傾いて給紙
バンク20上から落下するおそれを少なくすることがで
きる。
Thus, when the copying machine main body 10 is mounted on the paper feed bank 20 and used, the pins 30 are inserted into the cylindrical portion 16 and engaged with each other without fastening by the fastening member. In addition, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the copier main body 10 is tilted by an external force and falls from the paper feed bank 20.

【0030】図示複写機によれば、複写機装置本体10
および給紙バンク20内で筒部16およびピン30を、
それぞれ剛性の高い底板12および上ステー27・28
により強固に支持するから、それら筒部16とピン30
との係合により複写機装置本体10の一定以上の傾きを
防止して複写機装置本体10が給紙バンク20上から落
下することを確実に防止することができる。
According to the illustrated copying machine, the copying machine body 10
And the cylindrical portion 16 and the pin 30 in the paper feed bank 20,
The bottom plate 12 and the upper stays 27 and 28 having high rigidity, respectively.
The cylindrical portion 16 and the pin 30
By preventing the copier main body 10 from falling over the sheet supply bank 20, the inclination of the copier main body 10 can be prevented more than a predetermined angle by the engagement with the main body.

【0031】加えて、図示例では、ピン30に係止溝3
1を形成するから、その係止溝に筒部16を係止して給
紙バンク20上からの複写機装置本体10の落下を一層
確実に防止することができる。このとき、係止溝31を
軸方向に複数形成しておくと、はじめの係止溝31で掛
け止め損なったときにも、次の係止溝31で掛け止めす
ることができることとなり、係止溝31に筒部16をよ
り確かに係止することができる。
In addition, in the illustrated example, the locking groove 3
Since the first groove 1 is formed, the cylindrical portion 16 is locked in the locking groove, so that the copier main body 10 can be more reliably prevented from falling from above the paper supply bank 20. At this time, if a plurality of locking grooves 31 are formed in the axial direction, even if the first locking groove 31 fails to be locked, it can be locked by the next locking groove 31. The cylindrical portion 16 can be more reliably locked in the groove 31.

【0032】なお、上述した例では、画像形成装置本体
10側に筒部16を、給紙バンク20側に軸状部材であ
るピン30を設けた。しかし、軸状部材がゴム足より下
方に突出するようなことがなければ、画像形成装置本体
10側に軸状部材を、給紙バンク・テーブル等の載置台
側に筒部を設けるようにしてもよい。
In the above-described example, the cylindrical portion 16 is provided on the image forming apparatus main body 10 side, and the pin 30 which is a shaft-like member is provided on the paper feed bank 20 side. However, if the shaft member does not protrude below the rubber feet, the shaft member is provided on the image forming apparatus main body 10 side, and the cylindrical portion is provided on the mounting table side such as a paper supply bank table. Is also good.

【0033】[0033]

【発明の効果】以上説明したとおり、この発明によれ
ば、画像形成装置本体と載置台の一方に筒部を設けると
ともに、他方に、載置台上に画像形成装置本体を載置す
るとき筒部に入り込む軸状部材を設けるから、画像形成
装置本体を載置台上に載置して使用するとき、軸状部材
を筒部に入れてそれらを係合し、締結部材による締結を
行わなくても、外力により画像形成装置本体が傾いて載
置台上から落下するおそれを少なくすることができる。
As described above, according to the present invention, the cylinder portion is provided on one of the image forming apparatus main body and the mounting table, and the cylinder portion is provided on the other when the image forming apparatus main body is mounted on the mounting table. When the image forming apparatus main body is mounted on the mounting table and used, the shaft-shaped member is inserted into the cylindrical portion and engaged therewith without using the fastening member. In addition, it is possible to reduce a possibility that the image forming apparatus main body is inclined and dropped from the mounting table due to an external force.

【0034】請求項2に係る発明によれば、画像形成装
置本体の底板と載置台の上ステーの一方に筒部を、他方
に軸状部材を設けるから、筒部および軸状部材を、それ
ぞれ剛性の高い底板および上ステーにより強固に支持し
て、それら筒部と軸状部材との係合により画像形成装置
本体の一定以上の傾きを防止して画像形成装置本体が載
置台上から落下することをしっかりと確実に防止するこ
とができる。
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the tubular portion is provided on one of the bottom plate of the image forming apparatus main body and the upper stay of the mounting table, and the shaft member is provided on the other. The image forming apparatus main body is securely supported by the rigid bottom plate and the upper stay, and prevents the image forming apparatus main body from being tilted beyond a certain degree by engagement of the cylindrical portion and the shaft member, and the image forming apparatus main body falls from the mounting table. This can be securely and reliably prevented.

【0035】請求項3に係る発明によれば、軸状部材に
係止溝を形成するから、その係止溝に筒部を係止して載
置台上からの画像形成装置本体の落下を一層確実に防止
することができる。
According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the locking groove is formed in the shaft-like member, the cylindrical portion is locked in the locking groove to further prevent the image forming apparatus main body from dropping from the mounting table. It can be reliably prevented.

【0036】請求項4に係る発明によれば、係止溝を軸
方向に複数形成するから、はじめの係止溝で掛け止め損
なったときにも、次の係止溝で掛け止めすることができ
ることとなり、係止溝に筒部をより確かに係止すること
ができる。
According to the fourth aspect of the invention, since a plurality of locking grooves are formed in the axial direction, even if the first locking groove fails to be locked, it can be locked by the next locking groove. As a result, the cylindrical portion can be more reliably locked in the locking groove.

【0037】請求項5に係る発明によれば、載置台上へ
の画像形成装置本体載置構造において、画像形成装置本
体と載置台の一方に筒部を設けるとともに、他方に、載
置台上に画像形成装置本体を載置するとき筒部に入り込
む軸状部材を設けるから、画像形成装置本体を載置台上
に載置して使用するとき、軸状部材を筒部に入れてそれ
らを係合し、締結部材による締結を行わなくても、外力
により画像形成装置本体が傾いて載置台上から落下する
おそれを少なくすることができる。
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the structure for mounting the image forming apparatus main body on the mounting table, one of the image forming apparatus main body and the mounting table is provided with a tubular portion, and the other is mounted on the mounting table. When the image forming apparatus main body is mounted on the mounting table, the shaft member is inserted into the cylinder when the image forming apparatus main body is mounted. However, even if the fastening by the fastening member is not performed, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the image forming apparatus main body is inclined by an external force and falls from the mounting table.

【0038】請求項6に係る発明によれば、載置台上へ
の画像形成装置本体載置方法において、載置台上に画像
形成装置本体を載置するとき、一方に設ける軸状部材
を、他方に設ける筒部に挿入するから、同様に、画像形
成装置本体を載置台上に載置して使用するとき、軸状部
材を筒部に入れてそれらを係合し、締結部材による締結
を行わなくても、外力により画像形成装置本体が傾いて
載置台上から落下するおそれを少なくすることができ
る。
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in the method of mounting the image forming apparatus main body on the mounting table, when the image forming apparatus main body is mounted on the mounting table, the shaft member provided on one side is replaced by the other. Similarly, when the image forming apparatus main body is mounted on the mounting table and used, the shaft-shaped member is inserted into the cylindrical portion to engage them, and fastening by the fastening member is performed. Even without this, it is possible to reduce the risk that the image forming apparatus main body is inclined and falls from the mounting table due to external force.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】この発明による複写機の概略外観図である。FIG. 1 is a schematic external view of a copying machine according to the present invention.

【図2】その複写機装置本体の構造体を構成する底板の
部分斜視図である。
FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of a bottom plate constituting the structure of the copying machine main body.

【図3】その複写機の給紙バンクに備える構造体の概略
構成を示す斜視図である。
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a structure provided in a paper feed bank of the copying machine.

【図4】前上ステーに対する1のピンの取り付け状態を
示す斜視図である。
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an attached state of one pin to a front upper stay.

【図5】筒部とピンとの係合状態を示す断面図である。FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an engagement state between a cylindrical portion and a pin.

【図6】給紙バンク上の複写機装置本体に外力Fが作用
したときの説明図である。
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram when an external force F acts on a copying machine main body on a paper feeding bank.

【図7】複写機装置本体に外力Fが作用したとき、ピン
の係止溝に筒部が係止したときの状態説明図である。
FIG. 7 is an explanatory view of a state in which when an external force F acts on the copying machine main body, and the cylindrical portion is locked in the locking groove of the pin.

【図8】そのときの寸法関係を示す図である。FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a dimensional relationship at that time.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

10 複写機装置本体(画像形成装置本体) 12 底板 14 孔 15 円筒部材 16 筒部 20 給紙バンク(載置台) 27 前上ステー 28 後上ステー 30 ピン(軸状部材) 31 係止溝 32 ゴム足 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Copier main body (image forming apparatus main body) 12 Bottom plate 14 Hole 15 Cylindrical member 16 Cylindrical part 20 Feeding bank (mounting table) 27 Front upper stay 28 Rear upper stay 30 Pin (shaft member) 31 Locking groove 32 Rubber leg

Claims (6)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 画像形成装置本体と載置台の一方に筒部
を設けるとともに、他方に、前記載置台上に前記画像形
成装置本体を載置するとき前記筒部に入り込む軸状部材
を設けてなる、画像形成装置。
A cylindrical member provided on one of the image forming apparatus main body and the mounting table; and a shaft member which enters the cylindrical section when the image forming apparatus main body is mounted on the mounting table. Image forming apparatus.
【請求項2】 前記画像形成装置本体の底板と前記載置
台の上ステーの一方に前記筒部を、他方に前記軸状部材
を設けてなる、請求項1に記載の画像形成装置。
2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical portion is provided on one of a bottom plate of the image forming apparatus main body and an upper stay of the mounting table, and the shaft member is provided on the other.
【請求項3】 前記軸状部材に係止溝を形成してなる、
請求項1または2に記載の画像形成装置。
3. The shaft-shaped member having a locking groove formed therein.
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1.
【請求項4】 前記係止溝を軸方向に複数形成してな
る、請求項3に記載の画像形成装置。
4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of said locking grooves are formed in an axial direction.
【請求項5】 画像形成装置本体と載置台の一方に筒部
を設けるとともに、他方に、前記載置台上に前記画像形
成装置本体を載置するとき前記筒部に入り込む軸状部材
を設けてなる、載置台上への画像形成装置本体載置構
造。
5. An image forming apparatus comprising: a cylindrical portion provided on one of a main body and a mounting table; and, on the other side, a shaft-like member which enters the cylindrical portion when the image forming apparatus main body is mounted on the mounting table. The mounting structure of the image forming apparatus main body on the mounting table.
【請求項6】 載置台上に画像形成装置本体を載置する
とき、一方に設ける軸状部材を、他方に設ける筒部に挿
入してなる、載置台上への画像形成装置本体載置方法。
6. A method for mounting an image forming apparatus main body on a mounting table, wherein when mounting the image forming apparatus main body on the mounting table, a shaft member provided on one side is inserted into a cylindrical portion provided on the other side. .
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