Patent ID: 11372364

Abstract:
A frame for an image forming apparatus which includes a sheet cassette, an image forming unit, a first conveying roller, and a second conveying roller. The frame includes a first frame above which a second frame is coupled, the first frame supporting the sheet cassette and the first conveying roller, and the second frame supporting the second conveying roller and the image forming unit. A coupling member couples a first strut and a second strut, the first strut being part of the first frame and including: a first base portion; a first plate portion; and a second plate portion. The second strut is part of the second frame and includes: a second base portion disposed above the first base portion and contacting the first base portion; a third plate portion; and a fourth plate portion. The coupling member includes: a third base portion opposed to and spaced apart from the first base portion and the second base portion; a fifth plate portion; and a sixth plate portion.