Patent ID: 9143644
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: an electrically conductive member; a platen disposed above the electrically conductive member; an image reading unit, disposed between the electrically conductive member and the platen, and having an image reading portion configured to scan an original placed on the platen, for reading out an original image; an image forming unit comprising: an opening and closing member configured to open and close a surface of the platen; an electrically conductive hinge member fixed to the electrically conductive member, and facilitating opening and closing of the opening and closing member; and an electrically conductive connecting portion for causing electrical continuity from the electrically conductive member to the electrically conductive casing, wherein the cable passes through an opening portion surrounded by the electrically conductive connecting portion and the electrically conductive member.