JP2005301221A - Outer cover attaching structure, equipment fixing member, equipment transport method, equipment, and image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To collect used products from a used product market, reduce burden on recycling, decrease replacement components, and reduce the cost of recycled products. <P>SOLUTION: At least one of paper feed trays 15 is provided with a storage space for storing detached fixing members or connecting members. In the paper feed tray 15, the storage space S2 is set behind an end fence 41, in a direction p where transfer paper P is fed. This position is such that it will not affect the operation of feeding paper to the paper feed tray 15 or of paper supplying. Two screw holes 42 are provided in the storage space S2. Screws for fixing the fixing members to be stored are twisted into the screw holes 42, thereby fixing the fixing members and a storage container 39. At recovery of image forming apparatus, etc., by using the fixing members, connecting members, etc., detached and stored; and this will not allow degradation of the quality of the collected products. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to an apparatus and an image forming apparatus that are collected for recycling, an exterior cover mounting structure suitable for them, and a method for transporting the apparatus.

In an image forming apparatus configured as an electronic copying machine, a printer, a facsimile machine, or a multifunction machine having at least two of these functions, components and units are vibrated during transportation and storage until delivery to the user. Many of them are equipped with a fixing member for the purpose of protecting them from damage and protecting them from damage and damage caused by movement. Such a fixing member is removed from the fixing portion after delivery before the user uses the image forming apparatus. The removed fixing member is often brought home by the importer, but the storage location is not defined at that time, and is often discarded without being taken home.

On the other hand, from the viewpoint of environmental protection and effective use of resources in recent years, many image forming apparatuses have been recycled. In recycling, used products are collected from users, and the entire product, units, and parts are cleaned and recycled, and then put back on the market with quality assurance. May damage the unit or parts, making it unsuitable for recycling.

An image forming apparatus capable of storing a fixing member after delivery has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). However, in this apparatus, the fixing member is limited to an apparatus that fixes a scanner unit of an image forming apparatus having an automatic document feeder. Therefore, it cannot be applied to other units that need to be fixed, such as a developing unit or an intermediate transfer unit.

Further, in the used image forming apparatus collection machine, many scratches, breakage points, etc. are found on the exterior cover surface. The main cause of scratches, damage, etc. is that when picking up as a used product from the user, the parts to be removed, parts, etc. are not removed, and the convex parts of the parts come into contact with the exterior covers. . In addition, the operator may intentionally damage it. Damaged exterior covers are not reusable and must be replaced. In that case, the number of replacement points for new parts increases, and the cost of recycled products increases.

In addition, even if a member or part to be removed is removed at the stage of collecting the used image forming apparatus from the market, it does not have a container for storing the removed part or screw. In many cases, the device is properly inserted, so that the device is often damaged or damaged, and the location of small parts such as removed screws is often unclear. Then, a disassembling work for finding an unidentified screw or the like occurs, increasing the number of reworking steps, and increasing the cost of the reclaimed product.

Furthermore, in the current recycling, many of the hooks on the inside of the outer cover of the collecting machine are damaged. The reason for this damage is that the number of fastening screws to attach the exterior cover is reduced as much as possible, and the hooking claw method is used instead, considering the ease of attaching, assembling, and removing the exterior cover. Is a cause. In other words, when a service person opens the cover to maintain and maintain a product in operation in the market, the hooking claw is inadvertently damaged and damages the catching claw. In addition, it is often difficult for the trader who disassembles the recovery machine to understand how to remove it, or it is difficult to understand, and there is a high possibility that the hooking claw inside the exterior cover will be damaged. An exterior cover with a broken hook is not reusable and must be replaced. Then, an increase in the number of replacement points for new parts and an increase in work man-hours associated therewith occur, and this also increases the cost of recycled products.

By the way, in order to recycle the image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus is transported from the user to the collection center and from the collection center to the reproduction center. Unlike a new machine, the regenerator is not packed when transported and is transported almost barely. As a result, adjacent image forming devices collide during transportation, and the exterior cover is easily scratched, and options such as the manual feed unit and duplex unit are easily damaged, which greatly hinders recycling. ing.

JP 10-97114 A

Therefore, in view of the above-described conventional circumstances, the present invention aims at reducing the burden of collection and recycling, reducing replacement parts, and reducing the cost of recycled products in recycling in which used products are collected from the market and reused. An object of the present invention is to provide an exterior cover mounting structure that prevents damage to the exterior cover and that can be easily detached.

In addition, the present invention provides a fixing member used in a device such as a used image forming apparatus and a method of transporting the device, which prevents damage to parts and units and does not deteriorate the recovery quality when the device is recovered. For the purpose.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus such as an image forming apparatus that can accommodate the removed components, screws, and the like so as not to be scattered inside.

An exterior cover mounting structure according to a first aspect of the present invention is a cover mounting structure for attaching an exterior cover to an equipment housing, wherein a fitting projection is provided inside the cover, and the projection is fitted on the equipment housing side. A holding member having a hollow portion for holding is provided.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the exterior cover mounting structure according to the first aspect, an annular rib is provided on the outer periphery of the protrusion tip to prevent it from coming off, and a recess that can be fitted to the rib on the inner periphery of the hollow portion of the holding member A groove is provided.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in the exterior cover mounting structure according to the second aspect, a slit is provided on the outer periphery of the holding member so as to reach the hollow portion.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the exterior cover mounting structure of the third aspect, the slits are provided at a pair of opposed positions.

A device position fixing body according to claim 5 of the present invention is a device position fixing body that is mounted on a leg or traveling body provided on the bottom of the device to fix the position of the device, and is fitted with the leg or traveling body. It has a fixing part which wears and regulates movement of the device, and a leg part for arranging the fixing part at a height position below the bottom of the device.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in the position fixing member of the device according to the fifth aspect, the leg portion has a groove for receiving a buffer member.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in the position fixing body of the device according to the fifth or sixth aspect, the groove has a plurality of concave portions.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, in the position fixing body of the device according to the seventh aspect, the buffer member has at least two protrusions that can be fitted into the concave portion.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, in the position fixing body of the device according to any one of the fifth to eighth aspects, the fixing portion is provided for at least two devices.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for transporting a device, wherein the device position fixing body according to any one of the fifth to ninth aspects is used for transporting the device.

The device according to claim 11 of the present invention is used for connecting a peripheral device to the device main body, and for preventing damage to parts and units in the device main body when the device main body is transported or moved. In an apparatus including a fixing member, the connecting member, the fixing member, and a storage container that can store components for mounting the connecting member on the apparatus main body are provided so as to be fixable to the apparatus main body. .

The apparatus according to claim 12 is characterized in that, in the apparatus of claim 11, the apparatus main body has an empty space for fixing the storage container.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the device of the twelfth aspect, the inside of the storage container is partitioned so that the connecting member and components can be stored separately.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the invention, in the device of the thirteenth aspect, the partition of the storage container is variable according to the shape of the member to be stored.

According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the device of the fourteenth aspect, the partition has a partition mechanism that can be expanded and contracted.

The device according to claim 16 is characterized in that, in the device according to any one of claims 13 to 15, a decal indicating the shape, quantity, etc. of the connecting member or part removed is attached to the bottom of each partition. To do.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, in the device according to any of the eleventh to sixteenth aspects, the storage container has a lid with a lock mechanism.

The present invention relates to a connecting member for connecting a peripheral device to the device main body, and a fixing member used for preventing damage to parts and units in the device main body when the device main body is transported or moved. The apparatus main body is characterized in that the connecting member, the fixing member, and a storage portion that can accommodate a component for mounting the connecting member on the device main body are provided as a void in the device main body.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the apparatus according to the eighteenth aspect, wherein the apparatus has a container capable of appearing and retracting in the apparatus main body and capable of accommodating an object to be accommodated such as paper, and the accommodating portion is provided in the container. It is characterized by.

According to the twentieth aspect of the invention, in the device of the nineteenth aspect, the container is dedicated to a container such as paper of a predetermined size.

The device according to claim 21 is the device according to any one of claims 18 to 20, wherein the fixing member fixes a movable part included in the device main body using a fastening member. It can be attached to the storage portion by the fastening member.

The device according to claim 22 is the device according to any one of claims 18 to 21, wherein a display member such as a tag capable of forming an indication to store the fixed member is connected to the fixed member. It is characterized by.

The device according to claim 23 is the device according to any one of claims 18 to 22, wherein an indication to store the fixing member is provided in the storage portion.

According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connecting member for connecting a peripheral device to the image forming apparatus main body, and components and units in the image forming apparatus main body when the image forming apparatus main body is transported or moved. In the image forming apparatus provided with a fixing member used for preventing breakage or the like, the connecting member, the fixing member, and a storage portion capable of accommodating a part for mounting the connecting member on the image forming apparatus main body, It is provided as a void in the image forming apparatus main body.

According to the 25th aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to the 24th aspect, the image forming apparatus has a paper feed tray that can be moved in and out of the main body of the image forming apparatus and can store an object such as paper. The storage portion is provided in the inside.

According to the twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to the twenty-fifth aspect, the paper feed tray is dedicated to a receiving object such as paper of a predetermined size.

According to Claim 27, in the image forming apparatus according to any one of Claims 24 to 26, the fixing member fixes a movable portion included in the image forming apparatus main body using a fastening member, The fixing member can be attached to the storage portion by the fastening member.

According to the twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention is the image forming apparatus according to any one of the twenty-fourth to twenty-seventh aspects, wherein a display member such as a tag capable of forming an indication to store the fixed member is connected to the fixed member. It is characterized by becoming.

According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to any one of the twenty-fourth to twenty-eighth aspects, an indication to store the fixing member is provided in the storage portion.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention has an effect of reducing the burden of collection and recycling, reducing replacement parts, and reducing the cost of recycled products in recycling in which used products are collected from the market and reused.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. In the following description, common parts are denoted by common reference numerals between the embodiments, and redundant description is omitted.

1A and 1B are a perspective view (A) and an exploded perspective view (B) showing an example of an image forming system to be an object of the present invention. The illustrated image forming system has a system configuration in which a finisher 13, which is a peripheral device, is connected to the apparatus main body 12 of the image forming apparatus 11. The apparatus main body 12 of the image forming apparatus 11 includes a front door 14 that can be opened and closed to allow access to an internal mechanism (not shown) such as an image forming unit, and a front loading type four-stage sheet feeding tray. 15... In the figure, 16 is an automatic document feeder (ADF).

2 is an exploded perspective view (A) showing brackets 17, 17 and fixing screws 18 for connecting the finisher 13 to the side surface of the apparatus main body 12 of the image forming apparatus 11 and an enlarged perspective view of the bracket 17 (FIG. B). These brackets 17 and fixing screws 18 are objects to be accommodated in a storage container described later. The pair of brackets 17 and 17 are of a target shape before and after the apparatus main body 12.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a part of the internal structure of the image forming apparatus 11. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 20 denotes a revolver type developing unit which is a movable part fixed by a fixing member described later. The developing unit 20 can be fixed in a non-rotatable manner by mounting the fixing member 21 on the mounting portion 22. Further, the fixing member 21 can be prevented from being detached from the mounting portion 22 due to vibration or the like by fastening with a screw 23 as a fastening member. Note that the movable portion of the image forming apparatus fixed by the fixing member targeted by the present invention is not limited to the revolver type developing unit, and other units such as an intermediate transfer unit may be considered. Moreover, although the location fixed with a fixed member is demonstrated as a movable part below, if it is a location which uses a fixed member, it will not be limited to a movable part.

Such a fixing member 21 is attached to the image forming apparatus 11 in advance by the manufacturer when delivered as a new product, but is removed by a service person or the like after delivery. The removed fixing member 10 is easily discarded even if a recognition member such as a tag 24 is attached, and is easily lost. However, when the image forming apparatus 11 is used and collected, an alternative means must be prepared. As described above, the developing unit 20 cannot be fixed, and the developing unit 20 may be damaged.

4 and 5 are perspective views showing examples of other fixing members. In the figure, 25 is a pressure releasing pin of the photosensitive member cleaning blade, 26 is a fixing member for the transfer belt unit, 27 is a fixing screw, and 28 is a fixing member for the oil application unit 29 of the fixing unit. These can be easily discarded or lost even if the tag 24 is attached.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view (A), an upper perspective view (B), and a lower perspective view (C) of the finisher 13 which is a peripheral machine. 6B and 6C are both viewed from the right side of FIG. The finisher 13 is attached with a relay guide plate 30 for ensuring that the copied transfer paper is transported into the peripheral machine at a portion connected to the transport path in the apparatus main body 12, and a transport path connected to the relay guide plate 30. 31 and a branch claw 32, in addition to a punch unit 33, a prestack tray 34, a staple unit 35, a proof tray 36, a shift tray 37, etc., are removed as will be described later using an empty space S1 on the bottom plate 38. A storage container 39 into which a member is placed can be mounted.

FIG. 7 is a plan view (A) and a perspective view (B) showing an embodiment in which a storage unit for storing the removed fixing member is provided in at least one of the paper feed trays 15 most suitable for long-term storage. The paper feed tray 15 is used with almost no change in the size of the transfer paper P to be stored, and the size change is performed using a tool or the like. They are classified into universal trays that can be changed without being used, tandem trays having a transfer mechanism for transfer paper P, and the like. The paper feed tray 15 provided with the storage space S2 for the fixed member may be of an arbitrary position and type, but a fixed tray in which the paper size is fixed to a size other than the maximum size is most preferable because the empty space is almost fixed. .

Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the storage space S2 is set behind the end fence 41 (upstream in the sheet feeding direction) in the sheet feeding direction of the transfer sheet P indicated by the arrow p, and the sheet feeding operation of the sheet feeding tray 15 is performed. It is a position that does not adversely affect paper supply.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, two screw holes 42, 42 are provided in the storage space S2. The fixing member and the storage container 39 can be fixed by screwing a screw for fixing the fixing member into the screw hole 42, so that it can be stored and stored more effectively.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an embodiment in which a portion where the storage container 39 is provided is the inner side surface of the front door 14.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an example of the storage container. The storage container 39a is composed of, for example, a lid 43 formed of a material such as flexible resin and a container part 44, and the interior of the container part 44 is divided into a plurality of parts corresponding to the size of the parts to be stored, etc. It is possible to store various fixing members, and forgetting to remove the fixing members and managing the quantity etc. with the naked eye. In addition, a pair of attachment portions 45 are provided outside, and screw holes 46 are formed therein, and the screw holes 46 can be used to fix the screws at predetermined positions with screws. Further, the storage container 39a includes locking bodies 47 and 48 on the lid 43 and the container portion 44, respectively.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view (A, B) and a perspective view (C, D) showing the opening / closing operation of the lid 43 of the storage container 39a of FIG. When the locking body 48 is lifted and bent from the state in which the lid 43 is open as shown in FIG. 10A, the tongue piece 49 of the locking body 48 hits the locking body 47, as shown in FIG. 10D. To fit over the locking body 47. Of course, the components stored by the lid 43 can be prevented from being scattered, but if the partition 44a is brought into close contact with the lower surface of the lid 43, the stored components will not be mixed. Moreover, since the lid | cover 43 can be locked so that it may not open with the latching bodies 47 and 48 as mentioned above, a stored item does not scatter during conveyance of collection | recovery products. This can contribute to cost reduction of the reproduction image forming apparatus such as quality assurance at the time of reuse and reduction of disassembly work.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing another example of the storage container. The storage container 39b includes a lid 43 and a container part 44 as in the example of FIG. 9, but does not include an attachment part 45, and a magnetic sheet, a double-sided tape or the like is attached to the side surface or bottom surface of the container part 44. The bodies 50 and 51 are affixed and fixed at a predetermined position using this. Of course, if such fixing is unnecessary, the sticking body may not be used.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view (A) and a plan view (B) showing still another example of the storage container. This example uses a transparent resin storage container in the storage container 39a shown in FIG. 11 so that the presence / absence of storage of the fixed part in each partition can be easily confirmed from the outside. , A decal (or sticker, the same shall apply hereinafter) 52 on which a part name, a picture, an illustration, etc. are written is attached to the bottom or side of the partition. Although not shown, the same applies to the storage container 39b and other storage containers.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view (A) and a plan view (B) showing still another example of the storage container. In this example, a plate 53 that sandwiches an outer wall portion of the storage container 39a or a wall portion of a partition portion is used, and a decal 52 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the plate 53 is folded at the top to form a sandwiching portion 54. The plate 53 may be provided with a bag-like portion and the decal 52 may be placed therein.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view (A) showing still another example of the storage container and a perspective view (B) of the partition body. In this example, the inner wall of the storage container 39c is provided with a groove 56 for inserting the partition body 55 for partitioning, so that the partition can be changed in various ways.

15 is a perspective view of the storage container 39c from which the partition body 55 has been removed from the state of FIG. 14, FIG. 16 is an enlarged perspective view (A) showing the structure of the partition body 55, and the side surface of the flat plate material that constitutes the partition body 55 FIG. (B) is a perspective view (C) showing a combination of grooved bodies. The partition body of this example includes a flat plate member 57 and a pair of groove-like members 58 and 58, and the flat plate member 57 can be inserted into the groove of the groove-like member 58. The flat plate member 57 is literally a flat member, and the upper side is provided with a plurality of spherical convex portions 59 on the left side of the figure, and the lower side is provided with a plurality of spherical convex portions 60 on the right side of the figure. In the example shown in the figure, three are provided at the top and bottom. Further, the groove-like body 58 is provided with a plurality of holes 61 at the top and bottom, and six holes 61 at the top and bottom in the illustrated example.

And these are combined so that the flat plate material 57 may enter the inside of the groove-like body 58, that is, as shown in FIG. 14B, and the fitting position of the convex portions 59, 60 and the hole 61 is changed to change the partition body 55. Are combined to extend and contract. For example, the form in which the partition body 55 is mounted in the storage container 39c is changed in position according to the size of a fixing member or the like to be stored, or the flat plate member 57 and the groove-shaped body 58 are arbitrarily selected according to the size of the storage container 39c. And a partition having an arbitrary length is formed. In addition, the groove-like body 58 can be combined as shown in FIG. 16C, and can be stored so as to be as short as possible when not in use.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a form in which the storage container 39c shown in FIG. 14 is fixed at a predetermined position. In this example, as in the example of FIG. 11, an adhesive body 51 such as a magnet sheet or a double-sided tape is attached to the side surface or the bottom surface of the container portion 44, and is fixed to a predetermined position using this. Yes. Of course, even in this example, if fixing is not necessary, the sticking body may not be used.

FIG. 18 is a plan view (A) and a perspective view (B) showing a modified example of the embodiment shown in FIGS. The grooved body 58 has notches 62 formed at both ends. The notched grooves 62 are used to attach the plate 58 to the flat plate member 57 at a right angle, and the pair of partitions 55 is divided into two. And can be partitioned into small spaces as shown in the figure.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing an embodiment in which the storage container of the embodiment shown in FIG. 14 is modified. As in the example of FIG. 9, the storage container 39d of this example is provided with a pair of attachment parts 45 outside the container part 44 so that it can be fixed to a predetermined position with screws.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing still another example of the storage container 39c shown in FIG. In this example, as in the example shown in FIG. 12, the decal 52 is attached to the bottom or side of the partition. The decal 52 is the same as the example of FIG. Similarly to the example of FIG. 13, a plate 53 that sandwiches the outer wall portion of the storage container 39a or the wall portion of the partition portion may be used.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a recognition member such as a tag 24 attached to a fixing member or the like to be stored. On the recognition member such as the tag 24, an indication 24a indicating the name of the fixing member, or an indication 24b indicating that the fixing member should be stored in and stored in the sheet feeding tray 15 with screws after the fixing member is removed. Etc. are good to form. Even if there are multiple types of fixing members to be stored, the shape of the fixing member is fixed, so the shape and name of the fixing member is formed by engraving the resin in the storage part or storage container. May be specified. Thus, the operator can easily recognize the fixing member to be stored, the place to be stored, and the like.

As in each of the embodiments described above, if a container that can store a member that has been removed from the apparatus is provided, an image can be obtained by using a fixing member that has been removed and stored when the image forming apparatus is recovered. By collecting the forming apparatus and the like, the collection quality is not lowered. In addition, since the fixing member can be stored by utilizing the empty space in the paper feed tray or the like, it is possible to prevent the required space in the apparatus such as the image forming apparatus from being expanded by providing a function only for storing the fixing member. And there are fewer design constraints. Also, when recycling products collected from the market, because the removal parts are stored in the storage container, scratches, damage to external covers, etc., and screw mixing in the machine can be prevented, and quality when reused. As a result, it is possible to secure and reduce the disassembling work, and the cost of equipment such as a reproduction image forming apparatus is reduced.

Also, by fixing the removed fixing member etc. in the empty space inside the product, it is easy to find where the removed member is stored, shortening the work time at the time of reproduction, ensuring the quality at the time of reuse, The cost of recycled products can be reduced.

In addition, by using decals, tags, etc. and putting the removed members in the storage container, the number of parts such as removed screws can be reliably grasped, and it can be confirmed whether they have been removed without leakage. This contributes to shortening the work time during reproduction and cost reduction of the reproduction image forming apparatus. That is, the situation where the member that should have been lost or the operator who fixes the fixing member becomes confused due to the loss of which member is paired does not occur. In addition, it is possible to easily perform correct fixing work without damaging the fixing member by damaging the combination of the members or damaging the fixed unit or component.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view (A, B) and a cross-sectional view (C to E) showing an embodiment according to the mounting structure of the exterior cover of the image forming apparatus 11. The exterior cover 70 that is a target in this example is the one below the side surface of the apparatus main body 12 that is positioned between the finisher 13 in the examples of FIGS. 1 and 2, but the present invention is not limited to this.

As shown in FIG. 22A, a pair of fitting projections 71 and 71 and a pair of mounting holes 73 and 73 into which a fastening screw 72 is screwed are provided on the inside of the exterior cover 70. The protrusion 71 is attached by attaching a receiving body 74 to a hole provided in the housing 12 a forming the apparatus main body 12 of the image forming apparatus 11 and fitting the front end side to the receiving body 74. Therefore, an annular rib 75 is provided at the tip of the protrusion 71 with a wide diameter.

The receiving body 74 is a hollow cylindrical body, and includes a rib 76 and an annular groove 77 for fitting into a hole provided in the housing 12a of the apparatus main body 12 on the base end side outer periphery, and an outward projecting side, That is, on the attachment side of the projection 71, a pair of slits 78, 78 are provided, and an annular concave groove 79 into which the rib 75 of the projection 71 is fitted is formed.

As shown in FIG. 22 (D), the protrusion 71 is inserted into the receiving body 74 and attached by fitting the rib 75 into the inner concave groove 79, together with the attachment with the fastening screw 72 described above. The exterior cover 70 is held and fixed. To remove the exterior cover 70 from this state, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), after removing the fastening screw 72, the lower end side is centered on the exterior cover 70 from the fitting portion of the receiving body 74 and the protrusion 71. The protrusion 71 may be extracted from the receiving body 74 while the slot 78 of the receiving body 74 is expanded to the left and right by the protrusion 71. The outer cover 70 can be easily removed. The protrusion 71 of the exterior cover 70 is not damaged.

In the exterior cover mounting structure of the present embodiment, in the recycling for reusing products collected from the market, the exterior cover fastening screws 72 are removed and the exterior cover 70 is simply tilted. Etc. are improved. In addition, quality can be ensured when reused, and at the same time, the number of replacement parts for a new part can be reduced, the number of replacement work involved, and the cost of recycled products can be reduced.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an apparatus position fixing body that can be used to transport the apparatus main body 12, the finisher 13, and the like of the image forming apparatus 11 that has been processed with the fixing member and the like as described above. is there. The position fixing body 80 in this example is used to fix the position of the device 81 by attaching it to a leg or a traveling body such as a caster 82 provided on the bottom of the device 81 such as the apparatus main body 12 or the finisher 13. The position fixing body 80 is configured by including a flat plate-like fixing portion 84 between a pair of legs 83 (only one is shown in the figure), and the supporting portion of the caster 82 of the device 81 is fitted into the fixing portion 84. A plurality of recesses 85 that are worn and restrict the movement of the device 81 are provided. Of course, the height of the leg 83 is such that the fixing portion 84 can be arranged at a height position below the bottom of the device 81.

The leg 83 has a groove 87 for inserting the buffer member 86 with the opening direction opposite to the concave portion 85 of the fixing portion 84, and a plurality of concave portions 88 are provided downward in the groove 87. On the other hand, the buffer member 86 includes a pair of protrusions 89 that can be fitted into the recesses 88, and a flat portion 90 is provided between the protrusions 89 and 89.

24 and 25 show an example in which a plurality of devices 81 are fixed using a plurality of the position fixing bodies 80 of the device in FIG. First, at least two pairs of position fixing bodies 80 are prepared, and a support portion of a caster 82 is attached to the concave portion 85 of the fixing portion 84 to position one or a plurality of devices 81 from opposite sides, as shown in FIG. As described above, the position fixing body 80 is set so as to be parallel, and between the grooves 87 and 87 of the adjacent position fixing bodies 80 to have a size capable of inserting the buffer member 86. Next, the buffer member 86 is inserted between the position fixing bodies 80 and 80 so that the protrusion 89 fits into any of the recesses 88 of the groove 87. This state is shown in FIG. By setting this state, it is possible to eliminate rattling when loaded on a truck or the like and transported. The distance C between the devices 81 can be adjusted by changing the size of the buffer member 86 in accordance with the size of the device 81, and the device 81 is injured or damaged due to collision between the devices 81 due to shaking during transportation. Can be prevented.

A perspective view (A) and an exploded perspective view (B) showing an example of an image forming system which is an object of the present invention An exploded perspective view (A) showing a bracket and the like for connecting the image forming apparatus and the finisher, and an enlarged perspective view (B) of the bracket Perspective view showing the internal structure of part of the image forming apparatus The perspective view which shows the example of another fixing member The perspective view which shows the example of another fixing member Sectional view (A), upper perspective view (B), and lower perspective view (C) of the finisher that is a peripheral machine A plan view (A) and a perspective view (B) showing an embodiment in which a storage portion for storing the removed fixing member is provided in the paper feed tray. The perspective view which shows the Example which used the site | part which provides a storage container as the inner surface of the front door A perspective view showing an example of a storage container Sectional views (A, B) and perspective views (C, D) showing the opening and closing operation of the lid of the storage container of FIG. The perspective view which shows the other example of a storage container Perspective view (A) and plan view (B) showing still another example of the storage container Perspective view (A) and plan view (B) showing still another example of the storage container A perspective view showing still another example of the storage container (A) and a perspective view of the partition (B) The perspective view of the storage container which removed the partition body 55 from the state of FIG. An enlarged perspective view (A) showing the structure of the partition body, a side view (B) of a flat plate material constituting the partition body, and a perspective view (C) showing a combination of grooved bodies. The perspective view which shows the form which fixes the storage container shown in FIG. 14 to a predetermined position. A plan view (A) and a perspective view (B) showing a modified example of the embodiment shown in FIGS. The perspective view which shows the Example which deform | transformed the storage container of the Example shown in FIG. The perspective view which shows the further another example of the storage container shown in FIG. The figure which shows the example of recognition members, such as a tag attached to the fixing member etc. to accommodate The perspective view (A, B) and sectional drawing (CE) which show the Example which concerns on the attachment structure of the exterior cover of an image forming apparatus The perspective view which shows the Example of the position fixing body of apparatuses, such as an apparatus main body of an image forming apparatus. The perspective view which shows the example which enables fixing and conveyance of an apparatus with the position fixing body of the apparatus of FIG. FIG. 23 is a front view showing an example in which the device can be fixed and transported by the device position fixing body of FIG.

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11: Image forming apparatus 12: Apparatus main body 12a: Case 13: Finisher 14: Front door 15: Paper feed tray 16: Automatic document feeder (ADF) 17: Bracket 18: Fixing screw 20: Revolver type developing unit 21: Fixing member 22: Mounting portion 23: Screw 24: Tag 24a, 24b: Display 25: Pressure release pin 26 of the photoreceptor cleaning blade 26: Fixing member 27 of the transfer belt unit 27: Fixing screw 28: Fixing member 29: Oil application unit 30: Relay guide plate 31: Transport path 32: Branch claw 33: Punch unit 34: Prestack tray 35: Staple unit 36: Proof tray 37: Shift tray 38: Bottom plate 39, 39a to 39d: Storage container 40: Side fence 41 : End fence 42: Screw hole 43: Lid 44: Container part 44a: Partition 45: Removal Edge 46: Screw hole 47, 48: Locking body 50, 51: Adhering body 52: Decal (or seal) 53: Plate 55: Partition body 56: Groove 57: Flat plate material 58: Grooved body 59, 60: Projection 61: Hole 62: Notch groove 70: Exterior cover 71: Protrusion 72: Fastening screw 73: Mounting hole 74: Receiving body 75, 76: Rib 77: Ring groove 78: Slot 79: Groove 80: Position Fixed body 81: device 82: caster 83: leg 84: fixed portion 85: recessed portion 86: buffer member 87: groove 88: recessed portion 89: protrusion 90: flat portion C: distance between devices P: transfer paper S1: empty space S2: Storage space for fixing member

Claims (29)

A cover mounting structure for attaching an exterior cover to a device housing, wherein a fitting protrusion is provided on the inside of the cover, and a holding member having a hollow portion for fitting and holding the protrusion on the device housing side is provided. An exterior cover mounting structure characterized by that. 2. The outer cover mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein an annular rib for preventing disengagement is provided on the outer periphery of the protrusion tip, and a concave groove that can be fitted to the rib is provided on the inner periphery of the hollow portion of the holding member. Exterior cover mounting structure. The exterior cover mounting structure according to claim 2, wherein a slit groove reaching the hollow portion is provided on an outer periphery of the holding member. 4. The exterior cover mounting structure according to claim 3, wherein the slits are provided at a pair of opposing positions. A position fixing body of a device that is mounted on a leg or a traveling body provided on a bottom portion of the device to fix the position of the device, the fixing portion that fits the leg or the traveling body and restricts the movement of the device, A position fixing body for a device, comprising: a leg portion for arranging the fixing portion at a height position below the bottom of the device. The position fixing member for an apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the leg portion has a groove for receiving a buffer member. The device position fixing body according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the groove has a plurality of concave portions. The device position fixing body according to claim 7, wherein the buffer member has at least two protrusions that can be fitted into the recess. The device position fixing body according to any one of claims 5 to 8, wherein the fixing portion is provided for at least two devices. 10. A device transporting method, wherein the device position fixing body according to claim 5 is used for transporting the device. In a device comprising a connecting member for connecting a peripheral device to the device main body, and a fixing member used for preventing damage to parts and units in the device main body when the device main body is transported or moved, the connection A device comprising a storage container capable of housing a member, a fixing member, and a component for mounting the connecting member on the device main body so as to be fixed to the device main body. 12. The device according to claim 11, wherein the device main body has an empty space for fixing the storage container. 13. The device according to claim 12, wherein the inside of the storage container is partitioned so that the connecting member and parts can be stored separately. 14. The device according to claim 13, wherein the partition of the storage container is variable according to the shape of the member to be stored. 15. The device according to claim 14, wherein the partition has a partition mechanism that can be expanded and contracted. The device according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein a decal indicating the shape, quantity, etc. of the connecting member or part removed is attached to the bottom of each partition. 17. The device according to claim 11, wherein the storage container has a lid with a lock mechanism. In a device comprising a connecting member for connecting a peripheral device to the device main body, and a fixing member used for preventing damage to parts and units in the device main body when the device main body is transported or moved, the connection A device comprising: a housing portion capable of housing a member, a fixing member, and a component for mounting the connecting member on the device body as a void in the device body. 19. The device according to claim 18, further comprising: a housing that can be projected and retracted in the device main body and that can accommodate an object to be accommodated such as paper, and the housing portion is provided in the housing. 20. The device according to claim 19, wherein the container is dedicated to a container such as paper of a predetermined size. 21. The device according to claim 18, wherein the fixing member fixes a movable part included in the device main body using a fastening member, and the fixing member is attached to the storage portion by the fastening member. Equipment characterized by being made possible. The device according to any one of claims 18 to 21, wherein a display member such as a tag capable of forming an indication to store the fixed member is connected to the fixed member. 23. The device according to claim 18, wherein an indication to store the fixing member is provided in the storage portion. A connecting member for connecting a peripheral device to the image forming apparatus main body, and a fixing member used for preventing damage to parts and units in the image forming apparatus main body when the image forming apparatus main body is transported or moved. In the image forming apparatus, the connecting member, the fixing member, and a storage portion that can store a component for mounting the connecting member on the image forming apparatus main body are provided as a void in the image forming apparatus main body. An image forming apparatus. 25. The image forming apparatus according to claim 24, further comprising: a paper feed tray capable of appearing and retracting in the main body of the image forming apparatus and capable of storing an object to be stored such as paper therein, wherein the storage portion is provided in the paper feed tray. An image forming apparatus. 26. The image forming apparatus according to claim 25, wherein the paper feed tray is dedicated to a receiving object such as paper of a predetermined size. 27. The image forming apparatus according to claim 24, wherein the fixing member fixes a movable portion included in the image forming apparatus main body using a fastening member, and the fixing member is attached to the storage portion. An image forming apparatus that can be attached by a fastening member. 28. The image forming apparatus according to claim 24, wherein a display member such as a tag that can form an indication to store the fixed member is connected to the fixed member. . 29. The image forming apparatus according to claim 24, wherein an indication to store the fixing member is provided in the storage portion.