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Image processing device and image forming apparatus

  • US 8,810,833 B2
  • Filed: 01/28/2011
  • Issued: 08/19/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An image processing device comprising:

  • a body that has a first connection portion and a second connection portion inside the body;

    an image processing board that is electrically connected to the first connection portion, the image processing board performing image processing;

    a functional board that is disposed so as to cover a part of the image processing board on one side of the image processing board, the functional board having at least one function;

    a side panel attached to the image processing board at a position opposite to the first connection portion, the side panel being a part of a side surface of the body;

    an extension board that is disposed so as to cover another part of the image processing board on the same side as the functional board with respect to the image processing board, the extension board being electrically connected to the second connection portion, and the extension board being independently attachable to and removable from the image processing board; and

    a leverage mechanism that multiplies an operating force when the image processing board is connected to the first connection portion,wherein the operating force multiplied by the leverage mechanism is transferred through the side panel and serves as a force that connects the extension board to the second connection portion.

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