Patent ID: 7452066
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. An inkjet printer comprising: a carriage body configured to receive an ink cartridge; an openable/closable cover body pivotally attached to the carriage body; a substantially L-shaped pressing member integrally formed of a resin and arranged on an underside of the cover body, the pressing member comprising: a spring disposed between the cover body and the top face pressing lever for biasing the second end portion of the top face pressing lever away from the carriage body, such that the distal end portion of the back end face pressing lever presses the back end face of the ink cartridge when the cover body is closed; and a stopper arranged to prevent the back end face pressing lever from projecting further than necessary when the cover body is opened, wherein the first end portion of the top face pressing lever is formed to have smaller flexural rigidity as compared with the second end portion such that an elastic force of the first end portion causes the first end portion to press the top face of the ink cartridge when the cover body is closed.