Patent ID: 6851802
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. An image forming device comprising: a main body; a cover body that is pivotally supported on the main body, wherein the cover body pivotally moves between a closing position and an opening position; a first engagement member provided to the main body; a second engagement member that is slidably attached to the cover body, the second engagement member being detachably engageable with the first engagement member; and an urging member that urges the second engagement member toward the main body when the cover body is at the closing position, wherein: when the cover body is at the closing position, the second engagement member is movable with respect to the main body between at least a contact position and an engagement position, the second engagement member at the contact position confronts the first engagement member, and the second engagement member at the engagement position engages the first engagement member; and the second engagement member moves from the contact position to the engagement position when the second engagement member slides away from the main body.