Attachment structure of automatic document feeder, and image-reading device and image-forming apparatus including the same
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1. An attachment structure for an automatic document feeder which is mounted in a manner openable and closeable with respect to an upper surface of an apparatus at which an image-reading section is provided, the attachment structure comprising:
- a hinge unit which rotatably supports the automatic document feeder at one end of the upper surface of the apparatus; and
a hinge attachment member fixed to the upper surface of the apparatus and coupled to the hinge unit, the hinge attachment member includes a base portion on which the hinge unit is mounted, an engagement protrusion located on an upper surface of the base portion at one end located at a rear side of the apparatus, the engagement protrusion engaging with and holding the hinge unit, and a retainment hook provided at the other end located at the front of the apparatus, the retainment hook preventing the automatic document feeder from falling.
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Abstract
An attachment structure is provided that includes a hinge unit for supporting a document feeder and a hinge attachment for fixing the hinge unit having an engagement pin and a retainment hook.
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1. An attachment structure for an automatic document feeder which is mounted in a manner openable and closeable with respect to an upper surface of an apparatus at which an image-reading section is provided, the attachment structure comprising:
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a hinge unit which rotatably supports the automatic document feeder at one end of the upper surface of the apparatus; and a hinge attachment member fixed to the upper surface of the apparatus and coupled to the hinge unit, the hinge attachment member includes a base portion on which the hinge unit is mounted, an engagement protrusion located on an upper surface of the base portion at one end located at a rear side of the apparatus, the engagement protrusion engaging with and holding the hinge unit, and a retainment hook provided at the other end located at the front of the apparatus, the retainment hook preventing the automatic document feeder from falling. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An attachment structure for an automatic document feeder comprising:
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a hinge unit which supports the automatic document feeder at one end of an apparatus; and a hinge attachment member fixed to an upper surface of the apparatus and coupled to the hinge unit, the hinge attachment member includes a base portion on which the hinge unit is mounted, an engagement protrusion located at one end and at a rear side of the apparatus, the engagement protrusion engaging with and holding the hinge unit, and a retainment hook located at another end at a front of the apparatus.
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