Patent ID: 8315539
Filing Date: 2012-11-20
Classification: B65H,G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming device comprising: a casing formed with an opening; an image forming unit disposed in the casing for forming an image on a recording medium; a pivot member pivotably disposed in the casing so as to be selectively opened and closed; a cover disposed outward of the pivot member, the cover being pivotable to selectively open and close the opening; a lock mechanism that maintains a closed state of the pivot member; and a link mechanism that transmits a first force to the pivot member, the first force being applied on the cover to open the cover beyond a predetermined angle, the first force being transmitted as a second force, the second force being in an opening direction of the pivot member, wherein the cover is formed in a substantial-plate shape; the link mechanism includes a link member that is pivotably supported to the pivot member at a first end and to the cover at a second end opposite to the first end; the link member is movable relative to the cover in a first direction substantially parallel to a second direction from a pivot center of the cover toward a free end of the cover remote from the pivot center; and a discharge roller and a pinch roller that together convey the recording medium, the discharge roller being supported to the pivot member, wherein the discharge roller moves away from the pinch roller when the pivot member opens.