Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Open and close detection device and image forming apparatus
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Application No.: US17960732Application Date: 2022-10-05
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Publication No.: US11868080B2Publication Date: 2024-01-09
- Inventor: Hideaki Kadowaki
- Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
- Applicant Address: JP Sakai
- Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
- Current Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
- Current Assignee Address: JP Sakai
- Agency: ScienBiziP, P.C.
- Priority: JP 21165305 2021.10.07
- Main IPC: G03G21/00
- IPC: G03G21/00 ; G03G21/16

Abstract:
According to an embodiment, an open and close detection device is provided with a moving member, a first lever, a second lever, and the like. The moving member is held to be movable by a holding member within a planar area including an initial position and a detection position. Each of the first lever and the second lever includes a contact guide section, and moves the moving member in association with a closing operation of an open and close member. Also, when one of the first lever and the second lever is to move the moving member, this movement is guided by the contact guide section of the other lever.
Public/Granted literature
- US20230113161A1 OPEN AND CLOSE DETECTION DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS Public/Granted day:2023-04-13
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