JPH0680469B2 - Image forming device - Google Patents

Image forming device

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JPH0680469B2
JPH0680469B2 JP59251690A JP25169084A JPH0680469B2 JP H0680469 B2 JPH0680469 B2 JP H0680469B2 JP 59251690 A JP59251690 A JP 59251690A JP 25169084 A JP25169084 A JP 25169084A JP H0680469 B2 JPH0680469 B2 JP H0680469B2
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engaging
main body
engagement
safety switch
switch
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哲弥 岡田
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Kyocera Corp
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G03PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03GELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
    • G03G21/00Arrangements not provided for by groups G03G13/00 - G03G19/00, e.g. cleaning, elimination of residual charge
    • G03G21/16Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
    • G03G21/1642Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements for connecting the different parts of the apparatus
    • G03G21/1647Mechanical connection means
    • GPHYSICS
    • G03PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03GELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
    • G03G21/00Arrangements not provided for by groups G03G13/00 - G03G19/00, e.g. cleaning, elimination of residual charge
    • G03G21/16Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
    • G03G21/1604Arrangement or disposition of the entire apparatus
    • G03G21/1623Means to access the interior of the apparatus
    • G03G21/1628Clamshell type
    • GPHYSICS
    • G03PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03GELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
    • G03G2221/00Processes not provided for by group G03G2215/00, e.g. cleaning or residual charge elimination
    • G03G2221/16Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements and complete machine concepts
    • G03G2221/1651Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements and complete machine concepts for connecting the different parts
    • G03G2221/166Electrical connectors
    • GPHYSICS
    • G03PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
    • G03GELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
    • G03G2221/00Processes not provided for by group G03G2215/00, e.g. cleaning or residual charge elimination
    • G03G2221/16Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements and complete machine concepts
    • G03G2221/1678Frame structures
    • G03G2221/1687Frame structures using opening shell type machines, e.g. pivoting assemblies

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Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 「産業上の利用分野」 本発明は上部本体と下部本体が分割開放される、複写
機、プリンタ、ファクシミリ等の画像形成装置に係り、
特に前記分割開放の際に装置内各種電装部品への電源供
給を阻止する安全スイッチを付設した本体分割型画像形
成装置に関する。
The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine, a printer, a facsimile, etc., in which an upper main body and a lower main body are separately opened.
In particular, the present invention relates to a divided-type main body image forming apparatus provided with a safety switch for blocking power supply to various electric components in the apparatus when the division is opened.

「従来の技術」 従来よりジャム処理その他のメインテナンスの容易化を
図る為に、ほぼ転写紙搬送路に沿って上部本体と下部本
体とを分割開放可能に構成した複写機は公知であり、こ
のような複写機においては分割開放の際に露出される装
置内各種電装部品の誤接触その他の電気的事故を防止す
る為、分割開放の際に装置内各種電装部品への電源供給
を阻止する安全スイッチを付設するのが一般的である。
"Prior Art" Conventionally, a copying machine is known in which an upper main body and a lower main body can be divided and opened substantially along a transfer paper conveyance path in order to facilitate jam maintenance and other maintenance. In a copying machine, in order to prevent accidental contact and other electrical accidents of various electrical components inside the equipment that are exposed when the division is opened, a safety switch that blocks power supply to various electrical components inside the equipment when the division is opened Is generally attached.

そして従来はこのような安全スイッチを、開閉可能に構
成された前カバー側に取り付け、該前カバー側の開放に
より前記安全スイッチを作動させた後にのみ上部本体が
分割開放されるよう構成(第1従来技術)したり、又、
前記上部本体の開放方向に沿って前記安全スイッチを付
設し、上部本体の開放途中で自動的に安全スイッチが働
くよう構成したものが存在する。(第2従来技術) 「発明が解決しようとする問題点」 しかしながら第1の従来技術においては、分割開放の都
度、前カバーを開放させる動作と上部本体を開放させる
動作を夫々個別に行わなければならない為に、操作が面
倒であるのみならず、開放可能な前カバー側に安全スイ
ッチを付設することは電気配線上からも問題があり、且
つ部品点数の増加にもつながり易い。
Conventionally, such a safety switch is attached to the front cover side which is configured to be openable and closable, and the upper main body is dividedly opened only after the safety switch is operated by opening the front cover side (first (Prior art), or
There is a structure in which the safety switch is attached along the opening direction of the upper main body, and the safety switch is automatically operated during the opening of the upper main body. (Second Prior Art) “Problem to be Solved by the Invention” However, in the first prior art, the operation of opening the front cover and the operation of opening the upper main body must be performed individually for each split opening. Since it does not occur, not only is it troublesome to operate, but attaching a safety switch to the openable front cover side has a problem in terms of electrical wiring and also tends to increase the number of parts.

又第2の従来技術においても、上部本体の開放途中で安
全スイッチが働くよう構成している為に開放開始時にお
いては通電状態にあり、而も分割開放される搬送路上に
は高電圧装置やヒータ又は各種回転体等が露出している
為、これらの部品への誤接触等の危険が残存しているこ
とは、安全確保の面からも好ましいことではない。
Also in the second conventional technique, since the safety switch is configured to operate during opening of the upper body, it is energized at the start of opening, and a high voltage device or It is not preferable from the viewpoint of ensuring safety that the risk of accidental contact with these parts remains because the heater or various rotating bodies are exposed.

本発明の解決しようとする技術的課題は、簡単な操作で
且つ上部本体の分割開放前に確実に前記安全スイッチが
働くよう構成し、一層の安全確保を図った画像形成装置
を提供することにある。
The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus which is configured to ensure that the safety switch is operated by a simple operation and before the division and opening of the upper main body is surely performed, thereby ensuring further safety. is there.

「問題点を解決しようとする手段」 本発明は、上部本体と下部本体に分割開放可能な画像形
成装置において、 装置内各種電装部品への電源供給を阻止する安全スイッ
チと、 一の本体側の係合凹部に係合して上部本体と下部本体と
を係合させる一又は複数の係合部と、 前記係合部を係合方向に付勢力を付勢させる弾性部材
と、 分割開放される上部本体側に配設され、前記係合部を上
部本体の分割開放方向と異なる方向で且つ付勢力に抗す
る方向に所定角度揺動させる操作部材とを具え、 該操作部材を介して前記係合部を所定角度揺動させた時
点で前記係合凹部との係合を解除可能に構成すると共
に、 前記係合凹部との係合位置上で前記一の係合部と対面さ
せて前記安全スイッチを配し、 操作部材を介して前記係合部を付勢力に抗して揺動させ
た際に、前記係合凹部との係合解除位置まで揺動する以
前に、前記該安全スイッチが作動可能に構成した事を特
徴とする画像形成装置を提案する。
[Means for Solving Problems] The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus capable of being divided and opened into an upper main body and a lower main body, and a safety switch for preventing power supply to various electric components in the apparatus, and one main body side One or more engaging portions that engage with the engaging recesses to engage the upper body and the lower body, and an elastic member that urges the urging force to the engaging portions in the engaging direction, and is divided and opened. An operating member that is disposed on the upper body side and that swings the engaging portion by a predetermined angle in a direction different from the split opening direction of the upper body and in a direction that opposes the urging force. When the joint portion is swung by a predetermined angle, the engagement with the engagement concave portion can be released, and the safety is achieved by facing the one engagement portion at the engagement position with the engagement concave portion. A switch is arranged, and the engaging part is swung against the biasing force via the operating member. When allowed, prior to swing to the disengaged position with said engaging recess, is proposed an image forming apparatus, characterized in that the the safety switch is configured to be actuated.

尚、前記安全スイッチは接触スイッチ、又は非接触スイ
ッチのいずれを用いてもよく、又該スイッチの作動手段
として機械的、光学的、電気的、又は磁気的作動手段の
内、いずれの作動手段を用いてもよい。
The safety switch may be either a contact switch or a non-contact switch, and any one of mechanical, optical, electrical, or magnetic operating means may be used as the operating means of the switch. You may use.

又係合部と操作部材は一体的に構成しても良く、別体に
構成し、連結部材で連結させるように構成しても良い。
Further, the engaging portion and the operating member may be integrally formed, or may be separately formed and connected by a connecting member.

又後記実施例の様に複数の係合部を設け、一の係合部は
弾性部材を介装させ、他の係合部を操作部材と一体的に
構成すると共に、該係合部が安全スイッチと対面するよ
うに構成しても良い。
Further, as in the embodiment described later, a plurality of engaging portions are provided, one engaging portion is provided with an elastic member, and the other engaging portion is configured integrally with the operating member, and the engaging portion is safe. You may comprise so that it may face a switch.

そして例えば接触スイッチを用いる構成では、前記安全
スイッチを前記係合部の付勢方向に対面して配置し、該
係合部との接離により前記安全スイッチのON−OFF制御
を行うよう構成した事が出来る。
Then, for example, in a configuration using a contact switch, the safety switch is arranged so as to face the biasing direction of the engagement portion, and ON / OFF control of the safety switch is performed by contact and separation with the engagement portion. I can do things.

「作用」 かかる技術手段によれば、上部本体の分割開放を行う操
作部材を付勢方向に抗して揺動させることにより、係合
部と係合凹部との係合が解除される前に、具体的には揺
動操作開始と同時に、前記安全スイッチが作動し、先ず
装置内各種電装部品への電源供給が阻止され、更に該操
作部材を介して前記係合部を所定角度揺動させる事によ
り係合凹部との係合が解除され、そしてさらに操作部材
は分割開放される上部本体側に配設されているために、
前記係合部が解除後、そのまま上方に持ち上げることに
より上部本体が自動的に開放される。
[Operation] According to the technical means, the operation member for splitting and opening the upper main body is swung against the urging direction, so that the engagement between the engagement portion and the engagement recess is released. Specifically, at the same time when the swing operation is started, the safety switch is actuated, power supply to various electric components inside the device is blocked, and the engaging portion is swung by a predetermined angle via the operating member. By doing so, the engagement with the engagement recess is released, and the operating member is disposed on the side of the upper main body that is divided and opened.
After releasing the engaging portion, the upper main body is automatically released by lifting the engaging portion upward.

この結果前記操作部材を付勢力に抗して揺動させるとい
う一連の動作で自動的に安全スイッチの作動、上部本体
と下部本体の係合解除、そして更に上部本体の分割開放
が時間差を持って順次行われ、操作上の煩雑さからの開
放と一層の安全確保の向上が図れる。
As a result, there is a time lag between the operation of the safety switch, the disengagement of the upper body and the lower body, and the divisional opening of the upper body, in a series of actions of rocking the operating member against the biasing force. The steps are carried out sequentially, so that it is possible to open the system from the complexity of operation and further improve safety.

而も操作部材を介して前記係合部を分割開放方向と異な
る方向に所定角度揺動させた時点で前記係合凹部との係
合を解除可能に構成したために、例え上部本体のみを強
引に分割開放方向にひっぱたり、又分割開放方向に振動
等が生じても上部本体が誤って開放されることなく、安
全確保である。
Further, since the engagement with the engagement recess can be released when the engagement portion is swung through the operation member in the direction different from the split opening direction by a predetermined angle, for example, only the upper main body is forcibly pushed. Even if pulling in the split opening direction or vibration in the split opening direction, the upper main body is not accidentally opened, ensuring safety.

又上部本体の閉塞動作時点では、前記係合部は係合方向
に弾性力が付勢されており、且つ前記係合凹部との係合
位置上で前記安全スイッチと対面しているために、上部
本体の閉塞動作という一の動作で、弾性力により自動的
に係合部と係合凹部が係合し、且つその係合により安全
スイッチがOFFし、装置内各種電装部品への電源供給が
可能となる。
Further, at the time of closing operation of the upper main body, since the engaging portion is elastically biased in the engaging direction and faces the safety switch at the engaging position with the engaging recess, With one operation of closing the upper body, the engaging portion and the engaging recess are automatically engaged by the elastic force, and the safety switch is turned off by the engagement, and power is supplied to various electrical components in the device. It will be possible.

従って、上部本体閉塞時においても開放時においても、
いずれの場合も操作上の煩雑さからの開放される。
Therefore, whether the upper body is closed or opened,
In any case, the operation is free from complexity.

「実施例」 以下、図面を参照して本発明の好適な実施例を例示的に
詳しく説明する。ただしこの実施例に記載されている構
成部品の寸法、材質、形状、その相対配置などは特に特
定的な記載がない限りは、この発明の範囲をそれのみに
限定する趣旨ではなく、単なる説明例に過ぎない。
[Embodiment] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be exemplarily described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, unless otherwise specified, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative positions, etc. of the components described in this embodiment are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention only thereto, but merely illustrative examples. Nothing more than.

第3図は本発明の実施例に係る複写機を示す外観斜視図
で、複写操作を行う操作盤2を前面側に配置した下部本
体1と、該操作盤2側より、いわゆる前開き方向に開放
される上部本体3からなり、前記下部本体1の両側壁面
には夫々転写紙収納カセット4と排紙トレー5が配置さ
れている。
FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing a copying machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a lower body 1 having an operation panel 2 for performing a copy operation disposed on the front side and a so-called front opening direction from the operation panel 2 side. The upper main body 3 is opened, and the transfer paper storage cassette 4 and the paper discharge tray 5 are arranged on both side wall surfaces of the lower main body 1.

又上部本体3は、上面に往復動可能に原稿台6を配設す
ると共に、排紙トレー5側側壁面前方に凹所7を形成
し、該凹所7に内部より延在した操作レバー20の取手片
22を位置せしめる。
Further, the upper main body 3 has a manuscript table 6 arranged on the upper surface thereof so as to be reciprocally movable, and a recess 7 is formed in front of the side wall surface on the side of the discharge tray 5, and an operation lever 20 extending from the inside to the recess 7 Handle of the
Position 22.

第1図は第3図のA−A′線断面図で、画像形成に関与
する各種部材を架設した機枠前面側の構成を示す。
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA ′ in FIG. 3, showing the configuration on the front side of the machine frame in which various members involved in image formation are installed.

同図において、下部本体1側の機枠10両側壁近傍上面に
は、上部本体3側まで延在する係合片11、12が夫々突設
して配置されており、その上端部に鍵形状の係合突起11
a,12aを形成する。
In the figure, engaging pieces 11 and 12 extending to the upper body 3 side are respectively provided in a projecting manner on the upper surfaces near both side walls of the machine frame 10 on the lower body 1 side, and the upper end portion thereof has a key shape. The engaging protrusion 11
a and 12a are formed.

又排紙トレー5側に位置する係合片11の前面にスイッチ
取付板13が固設され、該スイッチ取付板13の操作レバー
20と対面する側にマイクロスイッチ14を取り付ける。該
マイクロスイッチ14はそのON−OFF制御により装置内各
種電装部品への電源供給を阻止する安全スイッチとして
の機能を有する。
Further, a switch mounting plate 13 is fixedly mounted on the front surface of the engaging piece 11 located on the side of the paper discharge tray 5, and the operation lever of the switch mounting plate 13 is
The micro switch 14 is attached to the side facing 20. The micro switch 14 has a function as a safety switch for blocking power supply to various electric components in the apparatus by its ON-OFF control.

一方、上部本体3側の機枠15前面は、前記係合突起11a,
12aの上方に夫々支軸16,17を固設すると共に、係合片1
1、12中央側側壁面の延長線上にガイド片18、19を付設
し、上部本体3閉塞時、該ガイド片18、19が前記係合片
11、12側壁面に沿って滑動し、上部本体3が常に所定位
置に位置決め可能に構成する。
On the other hand, the front surface of the machine frame 15 on the upper main body 3 side is provided with the engaging projections 11a,
While supporting shafts 16 and 17 are fixedly installed above 12a, respectively, engaging piece 1
1, 12 guide pieces 18, 19 are attached on the extension line of the central side wall surface, and when the upper body 3 is closed, the guide pieces 18, 19 are the engagement pieces.
The upper body 3 slides along the side walls of 11 and 12, and the upper body 3 is always positioned at a predetermined position.

又前述した凹所7は前記支軸16側方に形成され、該凹所
7の奥側の支軸16対面側を開口している。
Further, the above-mentioned recess 7 is formed on the side of the support shaft 16, and the rear side of the recess 7 facing the support shaft 16 is opened.

次にかかる上部本体3側機枠15前面に配設された係合/
解除機構の構成を第2図に基づいて説明する。
Next, the engagement / disposed on the front face of the upper main body 3 side machine frame 15
The structure of the release mechanism will be described with reference to FIG.

係合/解除機構は、前記支軸16,17に回動可能に軸支さ
れた操作レバー20及び係合アーム30と、両者を回動自在
に連結する連結バー26から構成される。
The engagement / disengagement mechanism is composed of an operation lever 20 and an engagement arm 30 which are rotatably supported by the support shafts 16 and 17, and a connecting bar 26 which rotatably connects the two.

操作レバー20は支軸16に軸支された中空回動軸21より水
平方向に凹所7側に延在する平板状の取手片22と、前記
回動軸21より垂直下方に延在させた係合片23とを有し、
該係合片23は、先端奥側に鍵形状係合部23aを又先端前
側にスイッチ作動部23bを夫々隣接して形成し、前記鍵
形状係合部23aは下部本体側より突設する前記係合片11
に係合可能に、又スイッチ作動部23bは前記マイクロス
イッチ14のアクチュエータ14aを押圧可能に構成する。
The operating lever 20 has a flat plate-like handle piece 22 extending horizontally toward the recess 7 side from a hollow rotating shaft 21 supported by the support shaft 16 and vertically downward from the rotating shaft 21. With the engagement piece 23,
The engaging piece 23 has a key-shaped engaging portion 23a formed on the far side of the front end and a switch actuating portion 23b on the front side of the front end. The key-shaped engaging portion 23a is provided so as to project from the lower main body side. Engaging piece 11
The switch actuating portion 23b is configured to be capable of pressing the actuator 14a of the micro switch 14.

従って操作レバー20は、取手片22が本発明の操作部材と
しての機能を具え、そして鍵形状係合部23aにスイッチ
作動部23bが一体化した係合片23が係合部としての機能
を有するものである。
Therefore, in the operation lever 20, the handle piece 22 has a function as an operation member of the present invention, and the engagement piece 23 in which the switch actuation portion 23b is integrated with the key-shaped engagement portion 23a has a function as an engagement portion. It is a thing.

又前記係合片23下端近傍にはピン24を介して連結バー26
の一端が回動自在に軸支されている。
In the vicinity of the lower end of the engaging piece 23, a connecting bar 26 is provided via a pin 24.
Has one end rotatably supported.

連結バー26は給紙側側壁面近傍まで延在され、その他端
に、ピン27を介して係合アーム30上端部と回動自在に連
結されている。
The connecting bar 26 extends to the vicinity of the side wall surface on the sheet feeding side, and is rotatably connected to the other end through the pin 27 to the upper end of the engaging arm 30.

係合アーム30は、支軸17に回動可能に軸支される中空回
動軸31と、下端側に形成された鍵形状係合部32を有し、
該係合部32は下部本体側より突設する係合片12と係合可
能に構成される。
The engagement arm 30 has a hollow rotation shaft 31 rotatably supported by the support shaft 17, and a key-shaped engagement portion 32 formed on the lower end side,
The engaging portion 32 is configured to be engageable with the engaging piece 12 protruding from the lower body side.

又、前記中空回動軸31にはレバースプリング34が環設さ
れ、一端が係合アーム30壁面に形成されたピン33に、他
端がガイド片19に係合され、係合アーム30が矢印方向A
に弾性力で付勢されている。
A lever spring 34 is provided around the hollow rotating shaft 31, one end of which is engaged with a pin 33 formed on the wall surface of the engaging arm 30 and the other end of which is engaged with the guide piece 19, and the engaging arm 30 is indicated by an arrow. Direction A
It is urged by elastic force.

次にかかる実施例に基づく作用を説明する。Next, the operation based on this embodiment will be described.

先ず、上部本体3と下部本体1が閉塞状態にある時には
第1図に示すように、操作レバー20と係合アーム30の係
合部23a,32が、下部本体1側の係合片11、12と夫々係合
されていると共に、係合アーム30が矢印方向Aに弾性力
を付勢させている為に、両本体1,3の係合が確実に行わ
れる。
First, when the upper main body 3 and the lower main body 1 are in the closed state, as shown in FIG. 1, the engaging portions 23a and 32 of the operating lever 20 and the engaging arm 30 are the engaging pieces 11 on the lower main body 1 side. Since the engaging arms 30 are engaged with each other and the elastic force is applied to the engaging arm 30 in the arrow direction A, the engagement between the two main bodies 1 and 3 is surely performed.

又前記操作レバー20は、先端前側に形成したスイッチ作
動部23bによりマイクロスイッチ14のアクチュエータ14a
を押圧している為に、通電状態が維持され、装置内各種
電装部品に電源供給がなされる。
Further, the operation lever 20 has the actuator 14a of the micro switch 14 by the switch operating portion 23b formed on the front side of the tip.
Since is being pressed, the energized state is maintained, and power is supplied to various electrical components in the apparatus.

そして上部本体3の分割開放の必要が生じた場合は、前
記凹所7内に位置する操作レバー20の取手片22を上方に
回動させると、まず前記スイッチ作動部23bとマイクロ
スイッチ14のアクチュエータ14a間が離間し、該マイク
ロスイッチ14のOFFにより装置内各種電装部品の電源供
給が阻止される。
When it is necessary to open the upper body 3 in a divided manner, the handle piece 22 of the operation lever 20 located in the recess 7 is rotated upward. First, the switch actuating portion 23b and the actuator of the micro switch 14 are activated. When the microswitches 14 are turned off, the supply of power to various electric components in the apparatus is blocked.

そして更に前記操作レバー20を上方に回動させると、該
操作レバー20先端側の係合部23a,と下部本体1側の係合
片11との係合が解かれる。
Then, when the operation lever 20 is further rotated upward, the engagement between the engaging portion 23a on the front end side of the operation lever 20 and the engagement piece 11 on the lower body 1 side is released.

一方、係合アーム30は連結バー26を介して前記操作レバ
ー20に連結されている為に、操作レバー20の回動に追従
して支軸17を中心に矢印方向Aと反対方向に回動し、該
係合アーム30下端側の係合部32と下部本体1側の係合片
12との係合も解かれ、上部本体3の分割開放が可能とな
る。
On the other hand, since the engaging arm 30 is connected to the operating lever 20 via the connecting bar 26, the engaging arm 30 follows the rotation of the operating lever 20 and rotates about the support shaft 17 in the direction opposite to the arrow A direction. The engaging portion 32 on the lower end side of the engaging arm 30 and the engaging piece on the lower body 1 side
The engagement with 12 is released, and the upper main body 3 can be divided and released.

このように本実施例によれば、前記操作レバー20の一連
の動作により先ずマイクロスイッチ14による電源供給の
阻止が行われ、次に上部本体3の下部本体1よりの係合
解除が順を追って行われる為に、上部本体3の分割開放
を安全且つ確実に行うことが出来る。
As described above, according to this embodiment, the micro switch 14 first blocks the power supply by a series of operations of the operation lever 20, and then the upper body 3 is disengaged from the lower body 1 in sequence. Therefore, the division and opening of the upper main body 3 can be performed safely and surely.

そして上部本体3を閉塞する場合は、レバースプリング
34により係合アーム30が、又連結バー26を介して操作レ
バー20も同様に、下部本体1側の係合片11、12と夫々係
合する方向に弾性力が付勢されている為に、単に上部本
体3を閉塞させることにより、下部本体1側係合片11、
12に前記上部本体側の係合部23a,32が当接し回動しなが
ら両者11−23a,12−32が自動的に係合され、前記上部本
体3の閉塞を簡単になすことが出来る。
When closing the upper body 3, the lever spring
Similarly, since the engaging arm 30 is urged by 34 and the operating lever 20 is also urged via the connecting bar 26 in the direction of engaging with the engaging pieces 11, 12 on the lower body 1 side, respectively. , By simply closing the upper body 3, the lower body 1 side engaging piece 11,
The engaging portions 23a, 32 of the upper main body side come into contact with 12 and the both 11-23a, 12-32 are automatically engaged with each other while rotating, so that the upper main body 3 can be easily closed.

そして前記閉塞により操作レバー20先端前側のスイッチ
作動部23bがアクチュエータ14aを押圧し、該マイクロス
イッチ14をONし、装置内各種電装部品への電源供給が再
開される。
Then, due to the blockage, the switch actuating portion 23b on the front side of the front end of the operation lever 20 presses the actuator 14a to turn on the micro switch 14, and the power supply to various electric components in the apparatus is restarted.

「発明の効果」 以上記載した如く、本発明によれば操作部材の揺動操作
という一の動作で安全スイッチによる電源供給阻止と、
本体間の係合解除、上部本体の分割開放を順次行うこと
が出来、而も上部本体の分割開放前に確実に前記安全ス
イッチが働く為に、操作の簡単化と一層の安全確保を可
能ならしめることが出来る。
[Advantages of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, the power supply is blocked by the safety switch by one operation of swinging the operating member,
The disengagement between the main bodies and the divisional release of the upper body can be performed sequentially, and since the safety switch works surely before the divisional release of the upper body, it is possible to simplify the operation and ensure further safety. Can be tightened.

又本発明は上部本体の閉塞動作により自動的に係合部と
係合凹部が係合し、且つその係合により安全スイッチが
OFFし、装置内各種電装部品への電源供給が可能とな
る。
Further, according to the present invention, the engaging portion and the engaging recess are automatically engaged by the closing operation of the upper body, and the engagement causes the safety switch.
Turns off, and power can be supplied to various electrical components inside the device.

従って、上部本体閉塞時においても開放時においても、
いずれの場合も操作上の煩雑さからの開放される。
Therefore, whether the upper body is closed or opened,
In any case, the operation is free from complexity.

等の種々の著効を有す。It has various remarkable effects.

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

第1図乃至第3図はいずれも本発明の実施例に係る複写
機を示し、第3図は外観斜視図、第1図は第3図のA−
A′線縦断面図で、係合/解除機構の配置状態を示す。
第2図はかかる係合/解除機構の要部構成を示す斜視図
である。
1 to 3 each show a copying machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is an external perspective view, and FIG. 1 is an A- of FIG.
A vertical sectional view taken along the line A ′ shows an arrangement state of the engagement / disengagement mechanism.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a main configuration of the engagement / disengagement mechanism.

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Claims (2)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】上部本体と下部本体に分割開放可能な画像
形成装置において、 装置内各種電装部品への電源供給を阻止する安全スイッ
チと、 一の本体側の係合凹部に係合して上部本体と下部本体と
を係合させる一又は複数の係合部と、 前記係合部を係合方向に付勢力を付勢させる弾性部材
と、 分割開放される上部本体側に配設され、前記係合部を上
部本体の分割開放方向と異なる方向で且つ付勢力に抗す
る方向に所定角度揺動させる操作部材とを具え、 該操作部材を介して前記係合部を所定角度揺動させた時
点で前記係合凹部との係合を解除可能に構成すると共
に、 前記係合凹部との係合位置上で前記一の係合部と対面さ
せて前記安全スイッチを配し、 操作部材を介して前記係合部を付勢力に抗して揺動させ
た際に、前記係合凹部との係合解除位置まで揺動する以
前に、前記安全スイッチが作動可能に構成した事を特徴
とする画像形成装置
1. An image forming apparatus capable of being divided and opened into an upper main body and a lower main body, wherein a safety switch for preventing power supply to various electric components in the apparatus and an upper portion by engaging with an engaging recess on one main body side. One or a plurality of engaging portions that engage the main body and the lower main body, an elastic member that applies a biasing force to the engaging portions in the engaging direction, and an elastic member that is disposed on the side of the upper main body that is divided and opened. An operating member for swinging the engaging portion by a predetermined angle in a direction different from the split opening direction of the upper body and in a direction against the biasing force, and the engaging portion is swung by the predetermined angle via the operating member. At the time point, the engagement with the engagement recess is configured to be releasable, and the safety switch is arranged so as to face the one engagement part at the engagement position with the engagement recess, and the operation switch is interposed. Engagement with the engaging recess when the engaging part is swung against the biasing force. An image forming apparatus characterized in that the safety switch is operable before swinging to a release position.
【請求項2】前記安全スイッチを前記係合部の付勢方向
に対面して配置し、該係合部との接離により前記安全ス
イッチのON−OFF制御を行うよう構成したことを特徴と
する特許請求の範囲第1項記載の画像形成装置
2. The safety switch is arranged so as to face the biasing direction of the engaging portion, and ON / OFF control of the safety switch is performed by contact and separation with the engaging portion. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1.
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