Patent ID: 7266325
Filing Date: 2007-09-04
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming device comprising: an image forming unit that forms images on a recording medium; a frame disposed around the image forming unit to support the image forming unit; an exterior case disposed around the frame to accommodate the image forming unit and the frame, the exterior case including a front cover that is openable and closable, an upper panel, and a side panel, both of the front cover and the upper panel configuring an exterior surface of the exterior case, the front cover including a front portion, an upper portion connected to the front portion, and a side portion connected to the front portion, the upper portion being flush with the upper panel when the front cover is closed, the side portion being flush with the side panel when the front cover is closed, an opening being formed as a rectangular cut-out in part of the upper panel; and a first engagement mechanism including a first engagement member provided on the front cover and a second engagement member provided on the upper panel, wherein the image forming unit is inserted into or removed from the exterior case through the opening without moving the frame, wherein when the front cover is closed, the upper portion of the front cover covers the opening, and the first engagement member engages with the second engagement member.