Patent ID: 7809409
Filing Date: 2010-10-05
Classification: B41J,H04N

Abstract:
1. A multi-function device for performing, at least, telephone communication and facsimile functions, comprising: a main unit including an interface device configured to communicate with a telephone communication network, a facsimile device configured to communicate with the interface device, and a wireless communication device configured to communicate with the interface device and configured to communicate with at least one external device wirelessly; a wireless telephone configured to communicate wirelessly with the wireless communication device, the wireless telephone including a battery; and a charger configured to charge the battery while the wireless telephone is mounted on the charger, wherein the charger is configured selectively to be fixed to the main unit and to be separated from the main unit, and the charger is configured to charge the battery in both of a first state in which the charger is fixed to the main unit and a second state in which the charger is separated from the main unit, wherein the charger comprises: a bracket member removably fixed to a side wall of the main unit, a holding member removably fixed to the bracket member, the holding member including a portion configured to receive the wireless telephone, and a fastener configured to move between an engaging position and a retracted position, wherein the holding member is fixed to the bracket member when the fastener is at the engaging position and is removed from the bracket member when the fastener is at the retracted position.