Patent ID: 9036168
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: G03G,G06F

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: an operation panel receiving instructions from a user by touch operations; a stylus pen used to perform the touch operations; and a pen holder holding the stylus pen, the pen holder including an opening for insertion of the stylus pen from outside of the pen holder, and a storage section storing the stylus pen, wherein the storage section includes a first hollow portion with a first bottom, and a second hollow portion with a second bottom lower than the first bottom, and the stylus pen is stored in the storage section by being inserted through the opening, proceeding along the first bottom to enter the second hollow portion, and slanting, upon a center of gravity of the stylus pen passing a boundary between the first bottom and the second bottom, so that a tip of the stylus pen points downwards.