Patent ID: 6250827
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A recording apparatus comprising:a drive mechanism section for effecting recording on a recording material;first and second cover members divided from each other by at least one separation surface, said first cover member having a fulcrum at said separation surface and said first cover member being rotatable relatively to said second cover member with respect to said fulcrum;a first engagement mechanism for engaging said first cover member with said second cover member by moving said first cover member and said second cover member in a direction approaching each other, said first engagement mechanism being provided on said first and second cover members approaching to each other and separating from each other when said first and second cover members rotate with respect to said fulcrum; anda second engagement mechanism for engaging said first cover member with said second cover member by moving said first cover member and said second cover member in a direction by separating from each other, said second engagement mechanism being provided on said first and second cover members at a portion opposed to said first engagement mechanism with respect to said fulcrum.