G03G2221/1609

MULTI-FUNCTION APPARATUS
20170289374 · 2017-10-05 ·

A multi-function apparatus includes a body, an image reading unit, a document cover and a locking member. The image reading unit is movable between a closed position and an opened position. The document cover is movable between a closed position and an opened position. The locking member is movable to a first position and a second position and includes a first engagement portion and a second engagement portion. In response to a movement of the document cover to the opened position, the locking member moves to the first position and locks the image reading unit to the closed position. In response to a movement of the image reading unit to the opened position, the locking member moves to the second position and locks the document cover to the closed position.

Multi-function apparatus
09692920 · 2017-06-27 · ·

A multi-function apparatus includes a body, an image reading unit, a document cover and a locking member. The image reading unit is movable between a closed position and an opened position. The document cover is movable between a closed position and an opened position. The locking member is movable to a first position and a second position and includes a first engagement portion and a second engagement portion. In response to a movement of the document cover to the opened position, the locking member moves to the first position and locks the image reading unit to the closed position. In response to a movement of the image reading unit to the opened position, the locking member moves to the second position and locks the document cover to the closed position.

MULTI-FUNCTION APPARATUS
20170006175 · 2017-01-05 · ·

A multi-function apparatus includes a body, an image reading unit, a document cover and a locking member. The image reading unit is movable between a closed position and an opened position. The document cover is movable between a closed position and an opened position. The locking member is movable to a first position and a second position and includes a first engagement portion and a second engagement portion. In response to a movement of the document cover to the opened position, the locking member moves to the first position and locks the image reading unit to the closed position. In response to a movement of the image reading unit to the opened position, the locking member moves to the second position and locks the document cover to the closed position.

Image forming apparatus with interlocking mechanism for a shutter member blocking an optical path of a laser beam

An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body having an opening portion, an opening/closing member, a first unit configured to be attachable to and detachable from the apparatus body via the opening portion, a second unit configured to be attachable to and detachable from the apparatus body via the opening portion, an exposure unit provided in the apparatus body, a shutter member provided in the apparatus body and configured to move to a blocking position and a non-blocking position, and an interlocking mechanism provided in the apparatus body and configured to operate in an interlocking manner with the first unit, the second unit, and the opening/closing member. The interlocking mechanism is configured to position the shutter member at the non-blocking position in a state where the first unit and the second unit are attached to the apparatus body and the opening/closing member is positioned at the closed position.