摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow an image forming apparatus to be easily fixed in a recording-paper inverting device. <P>SOLUTION: A latch unit 5 having engagement pawls 6a which are projectingly provided so as to be engaged with engagement holes 102 in the bottom of a printer (image forming apparatus) 100 placed on the upper face of a housing 2 is disposed on the side of the housing 2 of the inverting device 1. The latch unit 5 includes: a latch having the engagement pawls 6a and pushing part 6d exposed from the side face of the housing 2; a holder attached to the housing 2; and a spring compressed between the latch and holder. The latch is attached to the holder so as to be slidable. The engagement pawls 6a can be easily disengaged from the engagement holes 102 by allowing a user to press the pushing part 6d and displacing the latch toward the inside of the housing 2. The latch unit 5 can be attached to the housing 2, with the spring and latch fitted to the holder integrally, so as to facilitate assembly work. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT |