| 摘要 |
<p>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming apparatus capable of achieving low height design and space saving while keeping a stable installation state with a simple configuration.SOLUTION: An image forming apparatus 1 comprises: a document reader 3 arranged on the upper part of an apparatus body 2 and supported openably/closably around a predetermined rotating shaft relative to the apparatus body 2; and a document cover 4 supported openably/closably relative to the document reader 3. A first lock mechanism to lock the opening/closing of the document reader 3 relative to the apparatus body 2 and a second lock mechanism to lock the opening/closing of the document cover 4 relative to the document reader 3 are arranged in a housing 5 of the document reader 3. A document cover lock member 26 of the second lock mechanism allows the opening/closing of the document cover 4 by engaging/disengaging a hook 24 and allows the operation of an operation lever 14 by moving a link rod 13.</p> |
