JP7393734B2 - Image forming device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus .

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, image forming apparatuses having a top plate are known.

Patent Document 1 discloses a recording device that records an image on a sheet, a reading device that is disposed above the recording device and reads an image of a document, and a reading device that is provided above the reading device and has an upper surface that is substantially smooth and has no irregularities. An image forming apparatus having a certain top plate is described.

Patent Document 2 discloses a conference table in which an imaging unit 14 images an imaging target object G1 held on a holding surface 35A, in which the imaging unit is located outside an opposing area facing the imaging target object on the holding surface. It is described that the object to be imaged on the holding surface is imaged from an oblique direction with respect to the normal direction of the holding surface.

An object of the present invention is to secure a space for making full use of an image forming apparatus or a cabinet, and to utilize the space effectively.

The invention according to claim 1 is an image forming apparatus including an image forming section that forms an image on a sheet, and a top plate disposed above the image forming section, the image forming apparatus including a top plate that is attached to the top plate. a left side plate located on the left end side of the top plate in the width direction of the image forming apparatus; and a right side plate attached to the top plate and located on the right end side of the top plate in the width direction of the image forming apparatus. and a rear side plate attached to the top plate and located on the rear end side of the top plate in the depth direction of the image forming apparatus, the top plate being further away from the image forming section. The image forming section is formed with a large dimension in the width direction, is arranged with a space above the image forming section, is below the top plate , and is covered by the top plate, the right side plate, the left side plate, and the rear side plate. An image forming apparatus characterized in that the image forming apparatus is arranged in a lower space opening on the front side in the depth direction of the image forming apparatus, and includes an imaging unit configured to image an object placed in the lower space. be.

According to the present invention, it is possible to secure a space for making full use of the image forming apparatus or the cabinet, and to utilize the space effectively.

1 is a front view of an image forming apparatus that is an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a top view of the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a top view of a modification of the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. 1; 2 is a front view showing a partial internal configuration of the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line AA of the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line BB of the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. 4. FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing how the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. 1 is used. It is a front view of the cabinet which is a 2nd embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a top view of the cabinet shown in FIG. 8; FIG. 9 is a top view of a modification of the cabinet shown in FIG. 8; FIG. 9 is a front view of a second modification of the cabinet shown in FIG. 8; FIG. 9 is a top view of a third modification of the cabinet shown in FIG. 8;

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the accompanying drawings. In each drawing for explaining the embodiments of the present invention, components such as members and components having the same function or shape are given the same reference numerals as much as possible so that they can be easily distinguished. The explanation will be omitted here.

FIG. 1 is a front view of an image forming apparatus 1 that is an embodiment of the present invention. The X-axis direction shown in FIG. 1 is the width direction of the image forming apparatus 1, and the Y-axis direction is the height direction of the image forming apparatus 1.

The image forming apparatus 1 includes an image forming module 100 that forms an image on a sheet, a top plate 200 arranged above the image forming module 100 with a space provided therebetween, and a lower space 300 that is a space below the top plate 200. , an overhead scanner 500 disposed in a lower space 300, and a horizontal space 8 that is a space formed on the side (on the right side) of the image forming module 100 in the width direction (X-axis direction).

The image forming apparatus 1 includes an opening (second lower space) 10 formed below the image forming module 100, and includes an opening/closing section 10A for opening the opening 10, and a top plate in the width direction. A left side plate 210L and a right side plate 210R are provided at positions on the left end 200L side and right end 200R side of 200, respectively. The left side plate 210L and the right side plate 210R do not need to be directly attached to the top plate 200.

The image forming module 100 has a built-in image forming section 7 that forms an image on a sheet, a sheet discharging section 5 that discharges the sheet on which the image has been formed, and a sheet discharging section 5 that feeds the sheet to the image forming section 7. It has feeding sections 9A and 9B and a conveyance path 70 that conveys sheets fed from the sheet feeding sections 9A and 9B. The top plate 200 is arranged above the image forming section 7 with a space provided therebetween, and the horizontal space 8 is formed on the side (on the right side) of the image forming section 7 in the width direction (X-axis direction).

The paper discharge section 5 is covered from above by a top plate 200 with a space interposed therebetween. The space between the sheet discharge section 5 and the top plate 200 has sufficient space to easily take out the discharge sheets stacked on the sheet discharge section 5. The sheet feeding units 9A and 9B are configured as sheet trays on which sheets are stacked, and at least a portion thereof is pulled out from inside the image forming module 100 by being pulled toward the front of the image forming module 100.

The left end 100L of the image forming module 100 in the width direction is covered by the left side plate 210L of the image forming apparatus 1, and the right end 100R of the image forming module 100 in the width direction is covered by the right side plate 110R. The right side plate 110R is provided closer to the other end of the top plate 200 in the width direction than the image forming section 7. Thereby, the horizontal space 8 can be reliably divided with respect to the image forming module 100 and the image forming section 7.

Here, the top plate 200 is formed such that the widthwise dimension W200 of the top plate 200 is larger than the widthwise dimension W100 of the image forming module 100 and the widthwise dimension of the image forming section 7. Accordingly, a space for making full use of the image forming apparatus 1 can be secured in the width direction (W200).

W200 is, for example, 900 mm or less. In this way, by determining the width based on the size of office furniture, such as a cabinet for storing documents, etc., when the image forming apparatus 1 is installed in an office, it is possible to prevent the image forming apparatus 1 from protruding into the passageway where the image forming apparatus 1 was originally located. There is no. For example, it is easier to secure a passage for wheelchair users.

The top plate 200 has a flat top surface, so that objects can be placed on the top plate 200 and it can be used as a workbench or a teacher's table. The overhead scanner 500 is an example of an imaging unit that has an area sensor and captures an image of an object such as a document placed in the lower space 300, and sends captured image information to the image forming module 100. Further, the overhead scanner 500 may be used as a camera for communication with other bases.

The image forming module 100 and the image forming section 7 are arranged closer to the left end 200L side of the top plate 200 in the width direction, and the horizontal space 8 is located between the right side plate 110R of the image forming module 100 and the right side plate of the image forming apparatus 1. 210R and as a space below the upper end 100U of the image forming module 100. As a result, the horizontal space 8 next to the image forming module 100 and the image forming section 7 (on the right side) can be effectively utilized, and a space can be created next to the image forming module 100 and the image forming section 7 (on the right side) in which things can be stored. can be secured. The horizontal space 8 may contain supplies such as toner and sheets. Further, since the horizontal space 8 is covered with a highly heat-resistant member, electronic equipment or the like may be placed therein.

Furthermore, by making the upper end 100U of the image forming module 100 flat, the lower space 300 can be effectively utilized. For example, the flat surface of the upper end 100U has the space necessary to place things, and it is possible to stock printed sheets discharged from the paper discharge section 5, or to store small items such as writing utensils. You can also place it.

By providing a left side plate 210L and a right side plate 210R at the left end 200L and right end 200R of the top plate 200 in the width direction, the image forming apparatus 1 can be easily used even when objects are placed on the left and right sides of the image forming apparatus 1. Space can be ensured in the width direction (W200).

Further, the lower space 300 is formed such that a dimension W300 in the width direction of the lower space 300 is larger than a dimension W100 in the width direction of the image forming module 100 and the image forming section 7. Thereby, it is possible to effectively utilize the lower space 300 in the width direction, and to secure a space above the image forming module 100 and the image forming section 7 in which things can be stored. The lower space 300 may contain supplies such as toner and sheets. Further, since the lower space 300 is covered with a highly heat-resistant member, electronic equipment or the like may be placed therein.

Further, since the overhead scanner 500 can read a document placed in the lower space 300, the lower space 300, that is, the space occupied by the image forming apparatus 1, can be effectively utilized.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. 1. The Z-axis direction shown in FIG. 2 is the front direction of the image forming apparatus 1. The overhead scanner 500 is capable of reading an image of a document or the like placed within a readable area 510 within the lower space 300. The readable area 510 is arranged so as not to overlap the area occupied by the image forming module 100 in the horizontal plane.

FIG. 3 is a top view of a modification of the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. 1.

Overhead scanner 500 includes a plurality of image sensors 500A to 500D. This makes it possible to image the same object with a plurality of image sensors 500A to 500D and ensure the quality of the imaged images.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a partial internal configuration of the image forming apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. Specifically, this is a diagram of the image forming apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 with the opening/closing section 10A removed.

The opening 10 is formed such that the dimension W10 in the width direction of the opening 10 is larger than the dimension W100 in the width direction of the image forming module 100 and the dimension in the width direction of the image forming section 7. This makes it possible to effectively utilize the opening 10 in the width direction (X-axis direction), creating a space below the image forming module 100 and the image forming section 7 in which supplies such as toner and sheets can be stored. A space for the wheelchair user's feet can be secured. A wheelchair user can approach the image forming apparatus 1 by putting his/her feet into the opening 10 when using the image forming apparatus 1 .

The widthwise dimension W10 of the opening 10 is 600 mm or more, or the seat width W1 of a wheelchair defined in JIS-T9201. This ensures that there is enough space for the wheelchair user's feet. For example, by setting the width W200 of the image forming apparatus 1 to 600 mm or more and 900 mm or less, it is possible to provide an opening 10 for inserting the footrest of a wheelchair, and furthermore, when installed in an office, the image forming apparatus 1 can be There is no protrusion into the original passage. Further, since the opening 10 is covered with a highly heat-resistant member, electronic equipment or the like may be inserted therein.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line AA of the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. The Z-axis direction shown in FIG. 5 is the depth direction of the image forming apparatus 1. Both the lower space 300 and the opening 10 open to the front side (the right side in the figure in the Z-axis direction).

The image forming apparatus 1 includes a rear side plate 210E at a position of the rear end 200E of the top plate 200 in the depth direction. Thereby, even if something is placed behind the image forming apparatus 1, a space for making full use of the image forming apparatus 1 can be reliably secured in the depth direction (Z-axis direction). The rear side plate 210E does not need to be directly attached to the top plate 200.

The image forming section 7 includes an image forming unit 73 that forms images of black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, and an image forming unit 73 that intermediately transfers the images of each color formed by the image forming unit 73 to a sheet conveyed through a conveyance path 70. It includes a transfer section 74 that performs secondary transfer of the transferred image.

In FIG. 5, the image forming section 7 employing a so-called full-color electrophotographic method has been described as an example, but the method of the image forming section 7 is not limited to this. For example, the image forming section 7 may be of a monochrome electrophotographic type that forms images using only black toner. Alternatively, the image forming section 7 may be an inkjet type image forming section that uses an inkjet head to form an image on a sheet conveyed from each sheet feeding section 9A, 9B.

FIG. 6 is a BB sectional view of the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. Both the lower space 300 and the opening 10 open to the front side (the right side in the figure in the Z-axis direction).

The image forming apparatus 1 includes, in the horizontal space 8, a storage space 85 formed in the internal space of the image forming apparatus 1, and a horizontal space door 81 that opens the storage space 85.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the lower space 300 is shielded from the outside of the image forming apparatus 1 in the left-right direction (X-axis) by the left side plate 210L and the right side plate 210R, and is shielded from the outside of the image forming apparatus 1 in the left and right direction (X axis). As shown, the image forming apparatus 1 is shielded from the outside in the depth direction (Z-axis) by the rear side plate 210E. Thereby, the influence of external light in the lower space 300 can be reduced, and the quality of the image captured by the overhead scanner 500 can be ensured.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing how the image forming apparatus shown in FIG. 1 is used, and is a diagram showing the internal structure of the horizontal space 8. As shown in FIG.

The image forming apparatus 1 includes an operation unit 4 that receives operation inputs to the image forming apparatus 1 and the overhead scanner 500 at approximately the same height as the top plate 200, and the image forming module 100 includes a transport path cover that covers the transport path 70. 82.

The conveyance path cover 82 is movable between a cover position 82A that covers the conveyance path 70 and an open position 82B that opens the conveyance path, and the direction in which the conveyance path cover 82 moves to the open position 82B is in the width direction (X-axis direction) is the right end 200R side of the top plate 200.

Thereby, it is possible to effectively utilize the lateral space 8, open the conveyance path cover 82, and perform jam processing in which the sheet is taken out from the conveyance path 70.

The width dimension W100B occupied by the image forming module 100 when the transport path cover 82 is located at the open position 82B is the same as the width W100B occupied by the image forming module 100 when the transport path cover 82 is located at the cover position 82A. It is larger than the dimension W100A.

When the transport path cover 82 is located at the open position 82B, the end 820 of the transport path cover 82 on the right end (other end) 200R side of the top plate 200 in the width direction (X-axis direction) is It is located inside the right end (other end) 200R of the plate 200. That is, the widthwise dimension W100B occupied by the image forming module 100 when the conveyance path cover 82 is located at the cover position 82A is smaller than the widthwise dimension W200 of the top plate 200.

As a result, even if an object is placed on the right side of the image forming apparatus 1, jam processing can be performed in the horizontal space 8 by opening the transport path cover 82 and taking out the sheet from the transport path 70.

FIG. 8 is a front view of a cabinet 1000 according to the second embodiment of the invention. The X-axis direction shown in FIG. 8 is the width direction of the cabinet 1000, and the Y-axis direction is the height direction of the cabinet 1000.

The cabinet 1000 has a first region 1301 and a second region 1302 that are arranged horizontally when viewed from the front of the cabinet 1000. A first area 1301 located on the right side (in the X-axis direction) houses an image forming apparatus 1 that forms an image on a sheet and discharges the sheet on which the image has been formed. An overhead scanner 500 is housed in a second area 1302 located at .

The cabinet 1000 includes a top plate 1200, a right door 1210R that rotates around an axis perpendicular to the right side plate 1212R, and opens the internal space of the first area 1301, and a right door 1210R that opens the internal space of the first area 1301. A left door 1210L that rotates about a vertical axis and opens the internal space of the second region 1302 is provided. The right door 1210R and the left door 2110L are configured to open double doors.

The top plate 1200 has a flat top surface, so that objects can be placed on the top plate 1200 and it can be used as a workbench or a teacher's table. An overhead scanner 500 is arranged within the lower space 1300. Overhead scanner 500 is an example of an imaging unit that images an object such as a document placed in lower space 1300 , and sends information on the imaged image to image forming apparatus 1 .

Further, the top plate 1200 is formed larger than the size of the image forming apparatus 1 in the width direction (X-axis direction), and is provided above the image forming apparatus 1 through a lower space 1300 that is a space below the top plate 1200. will be placed in

The upper end 1210RT of the right door 1210R is formed so as to open the lower space 1300 to the front of the cabinet 1000 when the right door 1210R is closed. An operation unit 4 that receives input and a paper discharge unit 5 that discharges sheets on which images are formed are provided so as to face the lower space 1300.

The sheet on which the image has been formed is discharged from the front to the rear in the paper discharge section 5, and the lower space 1300 is a sufficient space to easily take out the discharge sheets stacked on the paper discharge section 5. have.

Thereby, with the right door 1210R closed, it becomes possible to access the lower space 1300 and operate the operation unit 4 or take out the sheet discharged from the image forming apparatus 1.

Further, the lower end 1210RB of the right door 1210R is formed with a space above the floor surface, and the lower end 1210RB is provided with legs 1214 such as casters that come into contact with the floor surface.

In this embodiment, since the image forming apparatus 1 is covered by the cabinet 1000, it is possible to eliminate exterior seams and improve the design aesthetics, as well as to reduce noise. I don't feel uncomfortable even after 1000.

Further, in this embodiment, the side on which the operation unit 4 is arranged is the front of the image forming apparatus 1, and the user can perform operations from the front of the apparatus.

The image forming apparatus 1 is configured to be operable even when the internal space of the cabinet 1000 is opened by the right door 1210R, and at least a portion of the image forming apparatus 1 can be drawn out from the internal space of the cabinet 1000 opened by the right door 1210R to the external space. configured to be possible.

Even when the right door 1210R or the left door 1210L is opened, the image forming apparatus 1 can form an image on a sheet and discharge the sheet on which the image has been formed to the paper discharge section 5. As a result, the image forming apparatus 1 does not stop every time the right door 1210R or the left door 1210L is opened, and workability such as sheet replenishment is prevented from deteriorating.

In the second embodiment, since the overhead scanner 500 can read a document placed in the lower space 1300, the interior of the lower space 1300, that is, the space occupied by the cabinet 1000 can be effectively utilized.

Further, by performing various operations on the overhead scanner 500 and the image forming apparatus 1 using the lower space 1300, the space occupied by the cabinet 1000 can be effectively utilized.

FIG. 9 is a top view of the cabinet shown in FIG. 8. The Z-axis direction shown in FIG. 9 is the front direction of the cabinet 1000.

The overhead scanner 500 is capable of reading an image of a document or the like placed within a readable area 510 within the lower space 300. The readable area 510 is arranged so as not to overlap the area occupied by the image forming apparatus 1 in the horizontal plane.

FIG. 10 is a top view of a modification of the cabinet shown in FIG. 8.

Overhead scanner 500 includes a plurality of image sensors 500A to 500D. This makes it possible to image the same object with a plurality of image sensors 500A to 500D and ensure the quality of the imaged images.

FIG. 11 is a front view of a second modification of the cabinet shown in FIG. 8.

The cabinet 1000 includes a transparent placing section 515 for placing an object in the lower space 300, and is arranged below the placing section 515 (in the Y-axis direction) to place the object on the placing section 515 (in the Y-axis direction). direction) includes an overhead scanner (including an image sensor) 503 that captures images from below. Thereby, in conjunction with the overhead scanner (including an image sensor) 500 disposed above (in the Y-axis direction) the mounting section 515, it is possible to image the front and back surfaces of the object at one time.

Further, the placing section 515 is configured to be able to be pulled out to the front side of the cabinet 1000, which makes it easy to set books, stapled originals, etc. on the placing section 515.

The cabinet 1000 includes an overhead scanner (including an image sensor) 501 that images the object on the mounting section 515 from the left (X-axis direction), and an overhead scanner (including an image sensor) that images the object on the mounting section 515 from the right (X-axis direction). An overhead scanner (including an image sensor) 502 is provided to take an image from the camera. Thereby, in conjunction with the overhead scanners (including image sensors) 500 and 503 disposed above and below the mounting section 515, a three-dimensional image of the object can be captured.

FIG. 12 is a top view of a third modification of the cabinet shown in FIG. 8.

The cabinet 1000 includes an operating section 4 on a top plate 1200. This allows operation input to the overhead scanner 500 from any direction, front, back, left, or right with respect to the cabinet 1000.

Further, the operation unit 4 includes a display unit 4A that displays an image captured by the overhead scanner 500. Thereby, the captured image can be checked on the spot from any direction, front, rear, left, or right with respect to the cabinet 1000.

In the second embodiment described above, the cabinet 1000 that houses the image forming apparatus 1 that forms an image on a sheet has been described. However, as a modified example, the image forming apparatus 1 that forms an image on a sheet is combined with the image forming apparatus main body. The cabinet 1000 may also be called an image forming apparatus.

As described above, the image forming apparatus 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the image forming module 100 having the image forming section 7 that forms an image on a sheet, and the image forming section 7 and the image forming module 100 arranged above the image forming section 7 and the image forming module 100. A top plate 200 is arranged, and the top plate 200 is formed to have a larger dimension in the width direction (X-axis direction) than the image forming section 7 and the image forming module 100 (W200>W100), and an overhead scanner 500 (an example of an imaging unit) that is arranged with a space above the image forming module 100, is arranged in the lower space 300 below the top plate 200, and captures an image of an object placed in the lower space 300. ).

As a result, a space for making full use of the image forming apparatus 1 is secured in the width direction (W200), and by reading an object such as a document in the lower space 300, the space occupied by the image forming apparatus 1 can be effectively utilized. I can do it.

In the top plate 200, the image forming unit 7 and the image forming module 100 are arranged closer to the left end (one end) 200L side of the top plate 200 in the width direction (X-axis direction).

As a result, it is possible to effectively utilize the horizontal space 8, which is the space on the side (right side) of the image forming section 7 and the image forming module 100 in the width direction and below the upper end 100U of the image forming module 100, and to form an image. A space can be secured beside (on the right side) of the unit 7 and the image forming module 100 in which things can be stored.

The lower space 300 is shielded from the outside of the image forming apparatus 1 in the left-right direction and the depth direction by the left side plate 210L, the right side plate 210R, and the rear side plate 210E. Thereby, the influence of external light in the lower space 300 can be reduced, and the quality of the image captured by the overhead scanner 500 can be ensured.

Overhead scanner 500 includes a plurality of image sensors 500A to 500D. This makes it possible to image the same object with a plurality of image sensors 500A to 500D and ensure the quality of the imaged images.

The lower space 300 includes a transparent placing section 515 for placing an object thereon, and a plurality of image sensors are arranged below the placing section 515 to capture an image of the object on the placing section 515 from below. A scanner (including an image sensor) 503 is included. Thereby, in conjunction with the overhead scanner (including an image sensor) 500 disposed above the mounting section 515, it is possible to image the front and back surfaces of the object at one time.

The plurality of image sensors include overhead scanners (including image sensors) 501 and 502 that image the object on the mounting section 515 from the lateral direction. Thereby, in conjunction with the overhead scanners (including image sensors) 500 and 503 disposed above and below the mounting section 515, a three-dimensional image of the object can be captured.

By providing the display unit 4A that displays the image captured by the overhead scanner 500, the captured image can be checked on the spot. Furthermore, by arranging the display section 4A on the top plate 200, the captured image can be viewed from any direction, front, rear, left, or right with respect to the image forming apparatus 1.

The operating unit 4 is provided on the top plate 200 and includes an operating unit 4 that receives an operating input to the overhead scanner 500 . This allows operation input to the overhead scanner 500 from any direction, front, back, left, or right with respect to the image forming apparatus 1 .

The lower space 300, which is the space between the top plate 200 and the image forming section 7 and the image forming module 100, is formed to have a larger dimension in the width direction than the image forming section 7 and the image forming module 100 (W300>W100). Thereby, it is possible to effectively utilize the lower space 300 in the width direction (X-axis direction), and to secure a space above the image forming section 7 and the image forming module 100 in which things can be stored.

By providing the left side plate 210L and right side plate 210R at the left end 200L and right end 200R of the top plate 200 in the width direction, it is possible to easily use the image forming apparatus 1 even when objects are placed on the left and right sides of the image forming apparatus 1. Space can be ensured in the width direction (X-axis direction: W200).

By providing the rear side plate 210E at the rear end 200E of the top plate 200 in the depth direction, even if something is placed behind the image forming apparatus 1, the space for making full use of the image forming apparatus 1 can be maintained in the depth direction (Z axis). direction).

An opening (second lower space) 10 is located below the image forming section 7 and the image forming module 100 and has a larger dimension (W10>W100) in the width direction (X-axis direction) than the image forming section 7 and the image forming module 100. form. This makes it possible to effectively utilize the opening 10 in the width direction (X-axis direction), ensuring a space below the image forming section 7 and the image forming module 100 that can store things, and a space for the feet of a wheelchair user. can do.

The widthwise dimension W10 of the opening 10 is 600 mm or more, or the seat width W1 of a wheelchair defined in JIS-T9201. Thereby, the space 6 into which the wheelchair user's feet can fit can be reliably secured.

Since the top plate 200 has a flat top surface, objects can be placed on the top plate 200 and it can be used as a workbench.

The image forming module 100 includes a right side plate 110R closer to the right end (other end) 200R of the top plate 200 in the width direction (X-axis direction) than the image forming unit 7, so that the image forming unit 7 and the image forming The lateral space 8 can be reliably divided with respect to the module 100.

A cabinet 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention houses an image forming apparatus 1 that forms an image on a sheet and discharges the sheet on which the image has been formed, and has a width dimension larger than that of the image forming apparatus 1. , a top plate 1200 disposed above the image forming apparatus 1 with a space provided therebetween; An overhead scanner 500 (an example of an imaging unit) is provided for imaging a target object.

Thereby, a space for making full use of the cabinet 1000 is secured in the width direction, and by reading an object such as a document in the lower space 1300, the space occupied by the cabinet 1000 can be effectively utilized.

A first area 1301 and a second area 1302 are formed in the cabinet 1000, which are arranged in the horizontal direction, and the image forming apparatus 1 is provided in the first area 1301, and the overhead scanner 500 is provided in the second area 1302. , the top plate 1200 is disposed above the image forming apparatus 1 and the overhead scanner 500, spanning the first area 1301 and the second area 1302.

Thereby, various operations can be performed on the overhead scanner 500 and the image forming apparatus 1 using the lower space 1300.

1 Image forming device 5 Paper discharge section 7 Image forming section 8 Lateral spaces 9A, 9B Sheet feeding section 10 Opening section (second lower space)
70 Conveyance path 82 Conveyance path cover 820 End portion 100 Image forming module 100U Upper end 110R Right V-side plate 200 Top plate 200L Left side end (one end)
200R Right side end (other end)
200E Rear end (rear end)
210L Left side plate 210R Right side plate 210E Rear side plate 300 Lower space 500 Overhead scanner (imaging section)
1000 Cabinet 1200 Top plate 1300 Lower space 1301 First area 1302 Second area

JP2007-78995 JP2019-017063

Claims (11)

An image forming apparatus comprising an image forming section that forms an image on a sheet, and a top plate disposed above the image forming section,
a left side plate attached to the top plate and located on the left end side of the top plate in the width direction of the image forming apparatus;
a right side plate attached to the top plate and located on the right end side of the top plate in the width direction of the image forming apparatus;
a rear side plate attached to the top plate and located on a rear end side of the top plate in the depth direction of the image forming apparatus;
The top plate is formed to have a larger dimension in the width direction than the image forming section, and is arranged with a space above the image forming section,
The image forming apparatus is disposed in a lower space below the top plate, covered by the top plate, the right side plate, the left side plate, and the rear side plate, and opening toward the front side in the depth direction of the image forming apparatus. , an image forming apparatus comprising: an image capturing section that captures an image of an object placed in the lower space. An image forming apparatus comprising an image forming section that forms an image on a sheet, and a top plate disposed above the image forming section,
The top plate is formed to have a larger dimension in the width direction than the image forming section, and is arranged with a space above the image forming section,
an imaging unit that is disposed in a lower space below the top plate and captures an image of an object placed in the lower space;
The imaging unit includes a plurality of imaging elements,
a transparent placing part for placing the object in the lower space;
The plurality of image sensors include an image sensor that is disposed below the mounting section and captures an image of the object on the mounting section from below, and an image sensor that captures an image of the object on the mounting section from the side. An image forming apparatus including an image sensor . The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the imaging section includes a plurality of imaging elements . a transparent placing part for placing the object in the lower space;
4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of image sensors include an image sensor that is disposed below the mounting section and captures an image of the object on the mounting section from below . 5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of image sensors include an image sensor that images the object on the mounting section from a lateral direction . 6. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming section is arranged closer to one end of the top plate in the width direction . The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lower space is shielded from the outside of the image forming apparatus in the left-right direction and the depth direction . The image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a display section that displays an image captured by the image capturing section . The image forming apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the display section is arranged on the top plate . The image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising an operation section that accepts an operation input to the imaging section, and the operation section is arranged on the top plate. A claim characterized by comprising a readable area that is capable of photographing an object placed in the lower space and that is arranged in a horizontal plane so as not to overlap with an area occupied by the image forming unit. The image forming apparatus according to any one of Items 1 to 10.