| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To send an image forming apparatus and exterior components to be mounted on the apparatus to a reuse process where the components are used for the same type of machine or the different type of machine as they are, as far as possible, though the process of washing or the like is included, instead of sending them to the recycle process of melting and reproduction, in the reuse of the image forming apparatus and exterior components to be mounted on the apparatus. <P>SOLUTION: The constitution of the exterior is divided into surface members exposed during the operation of a machine and frame members having strength and functions. At this time, both the surface members and the frame members are composed by one or more parts. In addition, one part or all of the frame members can be used as the frame member for the apparatus of a different type. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT |
