Image processing device

Abstract

To allow the exterior shape to be changed during assembly. [Solution] The MFP comprises a cover member 50 that constitutes a part of the exterior, and a rotation support part that supports the cover member 50 so that it can rotate around a first rotation axis. The cover member 50 has a first part 51, a second part 53, an upper rotation connecting part 55 and a lower rotation connecting part 56 that connect the first part 51 and the second part 53 so that they can rotate around a second rotation axis C, and an upper adjustment part 61 and a lower adjustment part 61A that adjust the angle of the first part 51 and the second part 53 around the second rotation axis C.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus, and more particularly to an image processing apparatus in which a cover member of a part of the exterior opens and closes.

Background Art

[0002] An image processing apparatus typified by an MFP (Multi Function Peripheral) includes a developing device that develops an electrostatic latent image formed on a photoreceptor drum with toner, a toner storage container that stores the toner supplied to the developing device, and a waste toner box that stores waste toner. In order to facilitate replacement of the toner bottle and the waste toner box, etc., the MFP has a cover member that is part of the exterior housing and is openable and closable.

[0003] This cover member can change its state between an open state in which the interior of the exterior is opened and a closed state in which the interior is closed. Therefore, it is necessary to align the relative position of the cover member with the surrounding exterior components in the closed state. For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-268250 describes a cover opening and closing structure including a cover member that opens and closes a main body opening and a rotation shaft that rotates the cover member for opening and closing with respect to the opening of the main body.

[0004] On the other hand, since the cover member that is attached to the main body so as to be openable and closable is formed of resin or the like, it may be deformed such as warping, or there may be a solid difference in shape. Therefore, there is a problem that the work of aligning the relative position between the cover member and its peripheral members may be difficult.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] One of the objectives of this invention is to provide an image processing device that allows the shape of the exterior to be changed during assembly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to one aspect of this invention, an image processing apparatus comprises a cover member constituting a part of the exterior, and a rotational support part that rotatably supports the cover member around a first rotation axis, wherein the cover member has a first part, a second part, a rotational connecting part that rotatably connects the first part and the second part around a second rotation axis, and an adjustment part that adjusts the angle of the first part and the second part around the second rotation axis. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a first perspective view showing the appearance of an MFP in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating an example of the internal structure of an MFP. [Figure 3] This is a second perspective view showing the appearance of an MFP in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a magnified perspective view showing the vicinity of the cover member of the MFP when the cover member is in the open position. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view showing the process of attaching and detaching the waste toner box. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing an example of a cover component. [Figure 7] This is an exploded view showing the connection between the cover component and the main frame. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view illustrating the first rotation support section. [Figure 9] This is a right side view of the second rotation support section. [Figure 10] This is a perspective view of the second rotation support section. [Figure 11] This is a plan view of the cover member in the closed state. [Figure 12] This is a side view of the first hanger with the cover member in the closed position. [Figure 13] This is a view of the upper region of Figure 11 from above. [Figure 14] This is a view from above of the upper region after adjustment by the upper adjustment unit. [Figure 15] This is a view of the lower region of Figure 11 from below. [Figure 16] This is a view from below of the lower region after adjustment by the lower adjustment unit. [Figure 17] This is a view from above of the closed cover member in the modified example. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, identical parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed descriptions of them will not be repeated.

[0010] Figure 1 is a first perspective view showing the appearance of an MFP in one embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 1, the MFP (Multi Function Peripheral) 100 is an example of an image processing device, and is equipped with a cover member 50 on its front surface that constitutes part of the main body exterior 100A. The cover member 50 is openable and closable, and Figure 1 shows the MFP 100 in a closed state with the cover member 50 closed. Hereinafter, the horizontal direction from the back to the front of the MFP 100 will be referred to as the front direction, and the horizontal direction from the front to the back will be referred to as the back direction.

[0011] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of the internal configuration of an MFP. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the MFP 100 includes a document reading unit 130 for reading a document, an image forming unit 140 for forming an image on paper based on image data, and a paper feeding unit 150 for supplying paper to the image forming unit 140.

[0012] The original document reading unit 130 exposes the image of the original document set on the original document glass 11 with the exposure lamp 13 attached to the slider 12 that moves below it. The reflected light from the original document is guided to the lens 16 by the mirror 14 and two reflecting mirrors 15, 15A, and forms an image on the CCD (Charge Coupled Devices) sensor 18.

[0013] The reflected light that forms an image on the CCD sensor 18 is converted into image data as an electrical signal within the CCD sensor 18. The image data is converted into printing data for cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K), and output to the image forming unit 140.

[0014] The image forming unit 140 includes image forming units 20Y, 20M, 20C, and 20K for yellow, magenta, cyan, and black respectively. Here, "Y", "M", "C", and "K" represent yellow, magenta, cyan, and black respectively. When at least one of the image forming units 20Y, 20M, 20C, 20K is driven, an image is formed. When all of the image forming units 20Y, 20M, 20C, 20K are driven, a full-color image is formed. Printing data for yellow, magenta, cyan, and black are input to the image forming units 20Y, 20M, 20C, 20K respectively. Since the image forming units 20Y, 20M, 20C, 20K only differ in the color of the toner they handle, the image forming unit 20Y for forming a yellow image will be described here.

[0015] The image forming unit 20Y comprises an exposure device 21Y, a photoreceptor drum 23Y which is an image carrier, a charging roller 22Y, a developer 24Y, a primary transfer roller 25Y, a drum cleaning blade 27Y, a toner container 41Y, and a sub-hopper 42Y. The exposure device 21Y receives data for printing yellow. The charging roller 22Y, which is an image carrier, uniformly charges the surface of the photoreceptor drum 23Y. The primary transfer roller 25Y transfers the toner image formed on the photoreceptor drum 23Y onto the intermediate transfer belt 30, which is an image carrier, by the action of an electric field force. The drum cleaning blade 27Y removes any remaining toner from the photoreceptor drum 23Y.

[0016] The toner container 41Y contains yellow toner. The toner container 41Y is housed in a container storage section 41 provided on the main frame 100B and is connected to a toner container motor provided on the main frame. The toner container 41Y is driven by the toner container motor and discharges toner to the outside. The toner discharged from the toner container 41Y is supplied to the sub-hopper 42Y. The sub-hopper 42Y is located below the container storage section 41. The sub-hopper 42Y has a toner storage section that temporarily stores the toner discharged from the toner container 41Y between the toner container 41Y and the developer unit 24Y. The sub-hopper 42Y supplies the toner stored in the toner storage section to the developer unit 24Y when the remaining amount of toner stored in the developer unit 24Y falls below a predetermined lower limit.

[0017] Around the photoreceptor drum 23Y, the charging roller 22Y, exposure unit 21Y, developer unit 24Y, primary transfer roller 25Y, and drum cleaning blade 27Y are arranged in order along the rotational direction of the photoreceptor drum 23Y.

[0018] The photoreceptor drum 23Y is charged by the charging roller 22Y, and then irradiated with laser light emitted by the exposure device 21Y. The exposure device 21Y exposes the image-corresponding portion of the surface of the photoreceptor drum 23Y. This forms an electrostatic latent image on the photoreceptor drum 23Y. Subsequently, the developer 24Y develops the electrostatic latent image formed on the photoreceptor drum 23Y with charged toner. Specifically, toner is placed on the electrostatic latent image formed on the photoreceptor drum 23Y by the action of an electric field, thereby forming a toner image on the photoreceptor drum 23Y. The toner image formed on the photoreceptor drum 23Y is transferred onto the intermediate transfer belt 30 by the action of an electric field by the primary transfer roller 25Y. Toner that remains on the photoreceptor drum 23Y without being transferred is removed from the photoreceptor drum 23Y by the drum cleaning blade 27Y.

[0019] Meanwhile, the intermediate transfer belt 30 is suspended by the drive roller 33 and the driven roller 34 to prevent slack. When the drive roller 33 rotates counterclockwise in Figure 2, the intermediate transfer belt 30 rotates counterclockwise in the figure at a predetermined speed. As the intermediate transfer belt 30 rotates, the driven roller 34 rotates counterclockwise.

[0020] As a result, the image forming units 20Y, 20M, 20C, and 20K sequentially transfer toner images onto the intermediate transfer belt 30. The timing at which each of the image forming units 20Y, 20M, 20C, and 20K transfers toner images onto the intermediate transfer belt 30 is adjusted based on the detection of reference marks attached to the intermediate transfer belt 30. As a result, yellow, magenta, cyan, and black toner images are superimposed onto the intermediate transfer belt 30.

[0021] The toner image formed on the intermediate transfer belt 30 is transferred to the paper by the action of an electric field force by the secondary transfer roller 26, which is a transfer member. The paper, which is transported by the timing roller 31, is transported to the nip section where the intermediate transfer belt 30 and the secondary transfer roller 26 come into contact. The paper on which the toner image has been transferred is transported to the fuser roller 32, where it is heated and pressurized. As a result, the toner melts and is fixed to the paper. After that, the paper is discharged into the output tray 39.

[0022] A belt cleaning blade 28 is provided upstream of the image forming unit 20Y of the intermediate transfer belt 30. The belt cleaning blade 28 removes toner that remains on the intermediate transfer belt 30 without being transferred to the paper.

[0023] Paper cassettes 35 and 35A are each loaded with paper of different sizes. The paper stored in paper cassettes 35 and 35A is supplied to the transport path by the ejection rollers 36 and 36A attached to paper cassettes 35 and 35A, respectively, and then sent to the timing roller 31 by the paper feed roller 37.

[0024] When forming a full-color image, the MFP100 drives all four image forming units 20Y, 20M, 20C, and 20K. However, when forming a monochrome image, it drives only one of the four image forming units 20Y, 20M, 20C, and 20K. It is also possible to combine two or more of the 20Y, 20M, 20C, and 20K image forming units to form an image. Here, we will describe an example in which the MFP100 employs a tandem system equipped with four image forming units 20Y, 20M, 20C, and 20K that form each of the four toners on the paper. The MFP100 may also use a four-cycle system in which a single photosensitive drum transfers the four toners sequentially onto the paper.

[0025] Figure 3 is a second perspective view showing the appearance of an MFP in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 shows the MFP 100 in the open state with the cover member 50 open. Figure 4 is a magnified perspective view showing the vicinity of the cover member of the MFP in the open state. Here, when the cover member 50 is closed, the upper end of the cover member 50 is called the upper end, and the lower end of the cover member 50 is called the lower end. Also, when the cover member 50 is in the closed state, the direction facing the internal space of the main frame 100B is called the inward direction, and the surface facing inward is called the inner surface. When the cover member 50 is in the closed state, the direction facing away from the internal space of the main frame 100B is called the outward direction, and the surface facing outward is called the outer surface.

[0026] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the cover member 50 is connected to the main frame 100B by a first rotation support 81 and a second rotation support 83 so as to be rotatable around a first rotation axis. By rotating around the first rotation axis, the cover member 50 changes its state between an open state and a closed state.

[0027] The cover member 50 is connected to the main frame 100B by a first hanger 75A and a second hanger 75B. Each of the first hanger 75A and the second hanger 75B is made of a flexible material. The first hanger 75A and the second hanger 75B are positioned at a predetermined distance apart in the horizontal direction. One end of each of the first hanger 75A and the second hanger 75B is fixed to the inner surface of the cover member 50 at a position away from the first rotation axis, and the other end is fixed to the main frame 100B. The inner surface of the cover member 50 is the surface that faces the inside of the MFP 100 when the cover member 50 is in the closed state. The cover member 50 rotates around the first rotation axis due to gravity. The angle of rotation of the cover member 50 around the first rotation axis is determined by the tension exerted by the first hanger 75A and the second hanger 75B. The length of the first hanger 75A and the second hanger 75B is adjusted to adjust the rotation angle of the cover member 50 around the first axis of rotation. Here, the lengths of the first hanger 75A and the second hanger 75B are adjusted so that the inner surface of the cover member 50 is approximately horizontal when it is in the open position.

[0028] When the cover member 50 is open, it exposes a portion of the image forming unit 140 to the outside. The toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, 41K and the waste toner box 45 of the image forming unit 140 are exposed to the outside. Therefore, the user can attach and detach the toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, 41K and the waste toner box 45 to the main frame 100B of the MFP100. The user's attachment and detachment operation involves pulling each of the toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, 41K and the waste toner box 45 horizontally forward. The user's installation operation involves pushing each of the toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, 41K and the waste toner box 45 horizontally backward.

[0029] When the cover member 50 is open, its inner surface faces upward. The cover member 50 has an engaged portion 71A, a detected portion 73A, a plurality of guide members 77, and protrusions 79Y, 79M, 79C, and 79K on its inner surface. The engaging portion 71B is positioned on the main frame 100B corresponding to the engaged portion 71A. The engaged portion 71A and the engaging portion 71B are in contact when the cover member 50 is closed. At least one of the engaged portion 71A and the engaging portion 71B is a magnet, and the other is a ferromagnetic metal. Therefore, the cover member 50 maintains its closed state due to the magnetic force acting between the engaged portion 71A and the engaging portion 71B when the cover member 50 is closed.

[0030] The detected part 73A protrudes from the inner surface of the cover member 50. A detection unit 73B is positioned on the main frame 100B corresponding to the detected part 73A. The detection unit 73B has a detection area. The detection unit 73B is, for example, a switch that turns ON when an object is located in the detection area. Alternatively, the detection unit 73B may be a photoelectric sensor. When the cover member 50 is in a closed state, the detected part 73A is located in the detection area of ​​the detection unit 73B. When the cover member 50 is in a closed state, the detected part 73A is detected by the detection unit 73B. When the cover member 50 is not in a closed state, the detected part 73A is not detected by the detection unit 73B. Therefore, whether or not the cover member 50 is in a closed state is detected from the output of the detection unit 73B.

[0031] The protrusions 79Y, 79M, 79C, and 79K protrude from the inner surface of the cover member 50. The protrusions 79Y, 79M, 79C, and 79K are positioned at locations corresponding to the toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, and 41K, respectively. The protrusions 79Y, 79M, 79C, and 79K have shapes corresponding to the shapes of the front ends of the toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, and 41K. When the toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, and 41K are properly installed and the cover member 50 is closed, the protrusions 79Y, 79M, 79C, and 79K do not interfere with the toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, and 41K. When at least one of the toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, or 41K is not properly installed, when the cover member 50 is in the closed position, one of the protrusions 79Y, 79M, 79C, or 79K interferes with the toner container that is not properly installed. For example, when the toner container 41Y is properly installed, when the cover member 50 is in the closed position, the protrusion 79Y does not interfere with the toner container 41Y. When the toner container 41Y is not properly installed, the protrusion 79Y interferes with the toner container 41Y during the transition of the cover member 50 from the open position to the closed position. As a result, the cover member 50 does not close properly.

[0032] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the process of attaching and detaching the waste toner box. Referring to Figure 5, the waste toner box 45 is detached from the main frame 100B by being pulled forward by the user and supported by the cover member 50. The waste toner box 45 is then attached to the main frame 100B by being pushed backward by the user while supported on the cover member 50.

[0033] Multiple guide members 77 are convex-shaped guides extending from the top end to the bottom end on the inner surface of the cover member 50. Grooves corresponding to the multiple guide members 77 are formed on the bottom surface of the waste toner box 45. The multiple guide members 77 guide the waste toner box 45 when attaching or detaching it. Since the waste toner box 45 can be moved along the multiple guide members 77, it is possible to assist the user in aligning the waste toner box 45 when attaching or detaching it.

[0034] Furthermore, the multiple guide members 77 have the same function as the protrusions 79Y, 79M, 79C, and 79K. The shapes of the multiple guide members 77 and the waste toner box 45 are determined such that the multiple guide members 77 interfere with the waste toner box 45 when the waste toner box 45 is not properly installed. In this case, when the waste toner box 45 is properly installed, the multiple guide members 77 do not interfere with the waste toner box 45 when the cover member 50 is in the closed state. When the waste toner box 45 is not properly installed, one of the multiple guide members 77 interferes with the waste toner box 45 during the transition from the open state to the closed state of the cover member 50.

[0035] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing an example of a cover member. Referring to Figure 6, the cover member 50 includes a first portion 51 and a second portion 53. The first portion 51 and the second portion 53 are rotatably connected about a second rotation axis C by an upper rotational connection portion 55 and a lower rotational connection portion 56. The second rotation axis C is shown by a dashed line in the figure. In this embodiment, the second rotation axis C intersects the first rotation axis. However, the second rotation axis C may be parallel to the first rotation axis.

[0036] Next, the mechanism for the cover member 50 to rotate around the first rotation axis will be described. Figure 7 is an exploded view showing the connection state between the cover member and the main frame. Figure 8 is a perspective view for explaining the first rotation support section. The first rotation support section 81 includes a bearing base 81A and a rotation axis base 82A. The rotation axis base 82A has a shape that protrudes forward from the side surface on the front side of the main frame 100B and has a rotation axis 82B that extends horizontally perpendicular to the protruding direction. The bearing base 81A has a shape that protrudes vertically inward from the inner surface of the cover member 50 and has a through hole 81B formed therein that extends horizontally perpendicular to the protruding direction. When the cover member 50 is attached to the main frame 100B, the rotation axis 82B of the rotation axis base 82A is inserted into the through hole 81B formed in the bearing base 81A. The through hole 81B formed in the bearing base 81A is supported by the rotation axis 82B of the rotation axis base 82A. The inner diameter of the through hole 81B formed in the bearing base 81A is set to be larger than the outer diameter of the rotating shaft 82B of the rotating shaft base 82A. Therefore, the axis of the rotating shaft 82B of the rotating shaft base 82A is not fixed to the bearing base 81A.

[0037] Figure 9 is a right side view of the second rotating support section. Figure 9 shows a cross-section of the main frame 100B to which the second rotating support section 83 is connected, cut in the YZ plane. Figure 10 is a perspective view of the second rotating support section. Referring to Figures 9 and 10, the second rotating support section 83 includes a first slider 84, an intermediate slider 85, and a second slider 86. The first slider 84, the intermediate slider 85, and the second slider 86 are each part of an annule having the same center point.

[0038] The first slider 84 has one end fixed to the inner surface of the cover member 50 and the other end is a free end. The second slider 86 has one end fixed to the main frame 100B and the other end is a free end. The intermediate slider 85 connects the first slider 84 and the second slider 86. The first slider 84 has a first annular guide groove 84A formed along the arc of its outer circumference. The second slider 86 has a second annular guide groove 86A formed along the arc of its outer circumference. The intermediate slider 85 has a first sliding projection 85A projecting horizontally near one end and a second sliding projection 85B projecting in the opposite direction to the first sliding projection 85A near the other end. The intermediate slider 85 and the first slider 84 overlap in at least part. With the intermediate slider 85 and the first slider 84 overlapping, the first sliding projection 85A is inserted into the first guide groove 84A of the first slider 84. A C-ring is attached to the portion of the first sliding projection 85A that protrudes from the first slider 84. The first sliding projection 85A is guided by the first guide groove 84A and slides within the first guide groove 84A.

[0039] The intermediate slider 85 and the second slider 86 overlap in at least part. With the intermediate slider 85 and the second slider 86 overlapping, the second sliding projection 85B is inserted into the second guide groove 86A of the second slider 86. A C-ring is attached to the portion of the second sliding projection 85B that protrudes from the second slider 86. The second sliding projection 85B is guided by the second guide groove 86A and slides within the second guide groove 86A.

[0040] As the cover member 50 moves from the open state to the closed state, the length of overlap between the first slider 84 and the intermediate slider 85, and the length of overlap between the intermediate slider 85 and the second slider 86 change. When the cover member 50 is in the closed state, the sum of the length of overlap between the first slider 84 and the intermediate slider 85, and the length of overlap between the intermediate slider 85 and the second slider 86 is the longest. When the cover member 50 is in the open state, the sum of the length of overlap between the first slider 84 and the intermediate slider 85, and the length of overlap between the intermediate slider 85 and the second slider 86 is the shortest.

[0041] The cover member 50 rotates around the first rotation axis. The axis of the first rotation axis is determined by the first slider 84, the intermediate slider 85, and the second slider 86. The axis of the first rotation axis is determined by the centers of the first slider 84, the intermediate slider 85, and the second slider 86. The relative positions of the first slider 84 and the intermediate slider 85, and the relative positions of the intermediate slider 85 and the second slider 86 change. Therefore, if the relative positions of the first slider 84, the intermediate slider 85, and the second slider 86 are different, the centers determined by the first slider 84, the intermediate slider 85, and the second slider 86 will be different. For this reason, the axis of the first rotation axis, determined by the second rotation support part 83, is not fixed to the main frame 100B. Therefore, even when the angle around the second rotation angle between the first portion 51 and the second portion 53 of the cover member 50 is adjusted, the user can smoothly open and close the cover member 50.

[0042] Figure 11 is a plan view of the cover member in the closed state. Referring to Figure 11, the upper rotating connection portion 55 includes an upper bearing base 55A and an upper shaft base 55B. The upper bearing base 55A has a shape that protrudes inward from the inner surface of the first portion 51, and has a through hole formed perpendicular to the protrusion direction and parallel to the vertical direction (Z direction). The upper shaft base 55B has a shape that protrudes perpendicularly inward from the inner surface of the second portion 53, and has a rotating shaft perpendicular to the protrusion direction and extending in the vertical direction (Z direction). When the first portion 51 is connected to the second portion 53, the rotating shaft of the upper shaft base 55B is inserted into the through hole of the upper bearing base 55A.

[0043] The lower rotating connection portion 56 includes a lower bearing base 56A and a lower shaft base 56B. The lower bearing base 56A has a shape that protrudes inward from the inner surface of the first portion 51, and has a through hole formed perpendicular to the protrusion direction and parallel to the vertical direction (Z direction). The lower shaft base 56B has a shape that protrudes perpendicularly inward from the inner surface of the second portion 53, and has a rotating shaft perpendicular to the protrusion direction and extending in the vertical direction (Z direction). When the first portion 51 is connected to the second portion 53, the rotating shaft of the lower shaft base 56B is inserted into the through hole of the lower bearing base 56A.

[0044] The through hole formed in the upper bearing base 55A and the through hole formed in the lower bearing base 56A are aligned on the same straight line. Therefore, with the first part 51 and the second part 53 connected by the upper rotating connection part 55 and the lower rotating connection part 56, the first part 51 and the second part 53 can rotate around the second rotation axis C.

[0045] An upper region R1 is shown at the upper end of the cover member 50 on the side of the second portion 53 (negative side in the X direction) relative to the second rotation axis C. An upper adjustment part 61 is positioned in the upper region R1. A lower region R2 is shown at the lower end of the cover member 50 on the side of the second portion 53 (negative side in the X direction) relative to the second rotation axis C. A lower adjustment part 61A is positioned in the lower region R2.

[0046] Figure 12 is a side view of the first hanger with the cover member in the closed position. In Figure 12, the left side shows the first hanger 75A viewed from the positive to the negative side in the Y direction. In Figure 12, the right side shows the first hanger 75A viewed from the negative to the positive side in the X direction. Referring to Figure 12, the first hanger 75A has a first mounting portion 76A at one end and a second mounting portion 78A at the other end. The first mounting portion 76A is fixed to the cover member 50 with screws or the like. The second mounting portion 78A is fixed to the main frame 100B. The second mounting portion 78A has a dish-shaped portion and a tip portion that protrudes from the dish-shaped portion. The tip portion is fixed by being sandwiched in the mounting hole when the user inserts the tip portion into a mounting hole formed in the main frame 100B. The portion of the first hanger 75A between the first mounting portion 76A and the second mounting portion 78A is made of a flexible material. When the cover member 50 is closed, the first hanger 75A is bent into a U-shape. Therefore, when the cover member 50 is closed, the first hanger 75A is housed in the internal space of the main frame 100B. The second hanger 75B is also bent into a U-shape when the cover member 50 is closed, similar to the first hanger 75A.

[0047] Figure 13 is a view of the upper region of Figure 11 from above. Referring to Figure 13, the upper adjustment section 61 is formed when a portion of the top plate of the first section 51 and a portion of the top plate of the second section 53 overlap in the vertical direction. The top plate of the second section 53 is positioned above the top plate of the first section 51.

[0048] The second part 53 has multiple through holes formed in the top plate. Here, three upper adjustment holes 64A, 64B, and 64C and one upper fixing hole 65 are formed. Each of the three upper adjustment holes 64A, 64B, and 64C is the same shape and is elongated in a direction inclined at a predetermined angle in the Y and X directions, respectively. Each of the three upper adjustment holes 64A, 64B, and 64C is positioned at a predetermined distance from each other in the Y and X directions, respectively. The upper fixing hole 65 is positioned between the three upper adjustment holes 64A, 64B, and 64C and the second rotation axis C. The three upper adjustment holes 64A, 64B, and 64C and the upper fixing hole 65 are aligned on a straight line shown by a dashed line in the figure. The dashed line shown in the figure passes through the second rotation axis C and is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the X direction. Note that the upper fixing hole 65 does not have to be located on the straight line indicated by the dashed line.

[0049] The first part 51 has multiple screw holes formed in the top plate. Here, three upper adjustment screw holes 62A, 62B, and 62C and one upper fixing screw hole 63 are formed. The upper fixing screw hole 63 is located between the three upper adjustment screw holes 62A, 62B, and 62C and the second rotation axis C. The three upper adjustment screw holes 62A, 62B, and 62C are arranged in a straight line shown by a dotted line in the figure. The dotted line and the dashed line shown in the figure intersect at a predetermined angle. Therefore, the three upper adjustment screw holes 62A, 62B, and 62C cannot be all aligned at the same time in a straight line shown by a dashed line in the figure.

[0050] The three upper adjustment screw holes 62A, 62B, and 62C are positioned to correspond to the three upper adjustment holes 64A, 64B, and 64C, respectively. For example, upper adjustment screw hole 62A corresponds to upper adjustment hole 64A. In this case, the distance between the center of upper adjustment screw hole 62A and the second rotation axis C is the same as the distance between the center of upper adjustment hole 64A and the second rotation axis C.

[0051] The angle between the first part 51 and the second part 53 around the second rotation axis C is adjusted by screwing into one of the three upper adjustment screw holes 62A, 62B, or 62C. The angle between the first part 51 and the second part 53 around the second rotation axis C in the upper part of the cover member 50 is determined by selecting one of the three upper adjustment screw holes 62A, 62B, or 62C. Here, when the upper adjustment screw hole 62B is selected, the first part 51 and the second part 53 become parallel. When the upper adjustment screw hole 62A is selected, an angle is determined in which the first part 51 and the second part 53 are convex in the front direction (positive Y direction). When the upper adjustment screw hole 62C is selected, an angle is determined in which the first part 51 and the second part 53 are convex in the rear direction (negative Y direction).

[0052] The inner diameter of the upper fixing hole 65 is larger than the inner diameter of the upper fixing screw hole 63. Therefore, regardless of which of the three upper adjustment screw holes 62A, 62B, or 62C is selected, the upper fixing screw hole 63 is located inside the upper fixing hole 65.

[0053] Figure 14 is a view from above of the upper region after adjustment by the upper adjustment section. In Figure 14, a screw 91 is inserted into the upper adjustment screw hole 62B from above the second part 53 through the upper adjustment hole 64B of the second part 53. The screw 91 is screwed into the upper adjustment screw hole 62B. A washer 91A is inserted between the screw 91 and the second part 53. The outer diameter of the washer 91A is larger than the maximum inner diameter of each of the upper adjustment holes 64A, 64B, and 64C.

[0054] Furthermore, a screw 92 is inserted into the upper fixing screw hole 63 from above the second part 53 through the upper fixing hole 65 of the second part 53. A washer 92A is inserted between the screw 92 and the second part 53. The outer diameter of the washer 92A is larger than the inner diameter of the upper fixing hole 65. By fixing the screw 92 in the upper fixing screw hole 63, the angle around the second rotation axis C between the first part 51 and the second part 53 in the upper adjustment part 61 is reinforced to prevent misalignment. Also, by fixing the screw 92 in the upper fixing screw hole 63, loosening between the screw 91 and the upper adjustment screw hole 62B is reduced. When the cover member 50 is opened and closed, an external force is applied between the screw 91 and the upper adjustment screw hole 62B. The external force is an external force acting upward on the Z axis and an external force acting around the second rotation axis C. An upward force along the Z-axis is a force that causes the cover member 50 to separate into a first part 51 and a second part 53. Also, since the cover member 50 is made of resin, an external force may be applied between the screw 91 and the upper adjustment screw hole 62B due to contraction or expansion. When an external force is applied between the screw 91 and the upper adjustment screw hole 62B, the screw 91 may loosen. When the screw 91 loosens, the cover member 50 may rattle in the Z-direction, rattle within the range of the inner diameter of the upper adjustment hole 64B, or separate into the first part 51 and the second part 53. By fixing the screw 92 in the upper fixing screw hole 63, the external force applied between the screw 91 and the upper adjustment screw hole 62B is distributed, and the screw fastening force is reinforced.

[0055] Figure 15 is a view of the lower region of Figure 11 from below. Referring to Figure 15, in the lower adjustment section 61A, a portion of the bottom plate of the first section 51 and a portion of the bottom plate of the second section 53 overlap in the vertical direction. The bottom plate of the second section 53 is positioned above the bottom plate of the first section 51.

[0056] The first part 51 has multiple through holes formed in the bottom plate. Here, three lower adjustment holes 66A, 66B, and 66C and one lower fixing hole 67 are formed. The three lower adjustment holes 66A, 66B, and 66C are identical in shape and are elongated in the X direction. The lower fixing hole 67 is positioned between the three lower adjustment holes 66A, 66B, and 66C and the second rotation axis C. The three lower adjustment holes 66A, 66B, and 66C and the lower fixing hole 67 are aligned on a straight line shown by a dashed line in the figure. The straight line shown by a dashed line in the figure passes through the second rotation axis C and is parallel to the X direction. Note that the lower fixing hole 67 does not necessarily have to be located on the straight line shown by the dashed line.

[0057] In the second part 53, multiple screw holes are formed in the base plate. Here, three lower adjustment screw holes 68A, 68B, and 68C and one lower fixing screw hole 69 are formed. The lower fixing screw hole 69 is located between the three lower adjustment screw holes 68A, 68B, and 68C and the second rotation axis C. Each of the three lower adjustment screw holes 68A, 68B, and 68C is located at a predetermined distance from each other in the Y and X directions, respectively. The three lower adjustment screw holes 68A, 68B, and 68C are arranged in a straight line shown by a dotted line in the figure. The dotted line and the dashed line shown in the figure intersect at a predetermined angle. Therefore, the three upper adjustment holes 64A, 64B, and 64C cannot all be located simultaneously in a straight line shown by a dashed line in the figure.

[0058] The three lower adjustment screw holes 68A, 68B, and 68C are positioned to correspond to the three lower adjustment holes 66A, 66B, and 66C, respectively. For example, lower adjustment hole 66A corresponds to lower adjustment screw hole 68A. In this case, the distance between the center of lower adjustment hole 66A and the second rotation axis C is the same as the distance between the center of lower adjustment screw hole 68A and the second rotation axis C.

[0059] The angle between the first part 51 and the second part 53 around the second axis of rotation C is adjusted by screwing into one of the three lower adjustment screw holes 68A, 68B, or 68C. For example, a screw is inserted into the lower adjustment screw hole 68B from below the first part 51 through the lower adjustment hole 66B of the first part 51 and then screwed into it.

[0060] The angle between the first part 51 and the second part 53 of the cover member 50 around the second rotation axis C is determined by selecting one of the three lower adjustment screw holes 68A, 68B, or 68C. Here, when the lower adjustment screw hole 68B is selected, the first part 51 and the second part 53 become parallel. When the lower adjustment screw hole 68A is selected, an angle is determined in which the first part 51 and the second part 53 are convex in the front direction (positive Y direction). When the lower adjustment screw hole 68C is selected, an angle is determined in which the first part 51 and the second part 53 are convex in the rear direction (negative Y direction).

[0061] The inner diameter of the lower fixing hole 67 is larger than the inner diameter of the lower fixing screw hole 69. Therefore, regardless of which of the three lower adjustment screw holes 68A, 68B, or 68C is selected, the lower fixing screw hole 69 is located inside the lower fixing hole 67.

[0062] Since the first part 51 and the second part 53 are formed from resin, they are elastically deformable. Therefore, the angle formed by the first part 51 and the second part 53 around the second rotation axis C, as determined by the upper adjustment part 61, may be the same as or different from the angle formed by the first part 51 and the second part 53 around the second rotation axis C, as determined by the lower adjustment part 61A.

[0063] Specifically, the upper adjustment part 61 may set an angle at which the first part 51 and the second part 53 are convex in the front direction, and the lower adjustment part 61A may set an angle at which the first part 51 and the second part 53 are parallel, or an angle at which they are convex in the rear direction. Alternatively, the upper adjustment part 61 may set an angle at which the first part 51 and the second part 53 are parallel, and the lower adjustment part 61A may set an angle at which the first part 51 and the second part 53 are convex in the front direction and parallel, or an angle at which they are convex in the rear direction. Furthermore, the upper adjustment part 61 may set an angle at which the first part 51 and the second part 53 are convex in the rear direction, and the lower adjustment part 61A may set an angle at which the first part 51 and the second part 53 are parallel, or an angle at which they are convex in the front direction.

[0064] Figure 16 is a view from below of the lower region after adjustment by the lower adjustment section. In Figure 16, a screw 93 is inserted from below the first part 51 through the lower adjustment hole 66B of the first part 51 into the lower adjustment screw hole 68B. A washer 93A is inserted between the screw 93 and the first part 51. The outer diameter of the washer 93A is larger than the maximum inner diameter of each of the lower adjustment holes 66A, 66B, and 66C.

[0065] Furthermore, a screw 94 is inserted into the lower fixing screw hole 69 from below the first part 51 through the lower fixing hole 67 of the first part 51. A washer 94A is inserted between the screw 94 and the first part 51. The outer diameter of the washer 94A is larger than the inner diameter of the lower fixing hole 67. The fixing of the screw 94 in the lower fixing screw hole 69 reinforces the lower adjustment part 61A so that the angle around the second rotation axis C between the first part 51 and the second part 53 does not shift. Also, the fixing of the screw 94 in the lower fixing hole 67 reduces loosening between the screw 93 and the lower adjustment screw hole 68B. When the cover member 50 is opened and closed, an external force is applied between the screw 93 and the lower adjustment screw hole 68B. Also, since the cover member 50 is made of resin, an external force may be applied between the screw 93 and the lower adjustment screw hole 68B due to contraction or expansion. If an external force is applied between the screw 93 and the lower adjustment screw hole 68B, the screw 93 may loosen. If the screw 93 loosens, the cover member 50 may rattle in the Z direction, rattle within the range of the inner diameter of the lower adjustment screw hole 68B, or separate into the first part 51 and the second part 53. By fixing the screw 94 in the lower fixing hole 67, the external force applied between the screw 93 and the lower adjustment screw hole 68B is distributed, and the screw fastening force is reinforced.

[0066] <First variation> In the embodiment described above, the case in which the cover member 50 is divided into a first part 51 and a second part 53 was explained as an example. The cover member 50 may be divided into three or more parts.

[0067] Figure 17 is a view from above of the closed cover member in a modified example. The cover member 50A in the modified example includes a first cover member 95A, a second cover member 95B, a third cover member 95C, and a fourth cover member 95D. The first cover member 95A and the second cover member 95B are rotatably connected around a rotation axis C1 parallel to the vertical direction (Z direction). The second cover member 95B and the third cover member 95C are rotatably connected around a rotation axis C2 parallel to the vertical direction. The third cover member 95C and the fourth cover member 95D are rotatably connected around a rotation axis C3 parallel to the vertical direction.

[0068] The angle between the first cover member 95A and the second cover member 95B around the rotation axis C1 is adjusted by the first adjustment unit 96A. The angle between the second cover member 95B and the third cover member 95C around the rotation axis C2 is adjusted by the second adjustment unit 96B. The angle between the third cover member 95C and the fourth cover member 95D around the rotation axis C3 is adjusted by the third adjustment unit 96C. This makes it possible to change the shape of the cover member 50A in the modified example to a shape having multiple bumps and grooves.

[0069] <Second variation> In the embodiment described above, the first part 51 and the second part 53 are connected so as to be rotatable around the second rotation axis C. The second rotation axis C is set to be parallel to the vertical direction of the cover member 50 in the closed state. However, the second rotation axis C is not limited to being parallel to the vertical direction of the cover member 50, but may also be parallel to the horizontal direction or intersect the vertical direction at any angle. This allows the shape of the cover member 50 to be a complex uneven shape. In this case, the cover member 50 is divided into multiple sections. The shape of the multiple sections is not limited to rectangles. The multiple sections may be triangles, polygons such as pentagons, or combinations of polygons.

[0070] <Third variation> In this embodiment, the cover member 50 is positioned as part of the front side of the main body exterior 100A, but the position of the cover member 50 is not limited to this. For example, the cover member 50 may be positioned as part of the side of the main body exterior 100A of the MFP 100. In this case, the inner surface of the cover member 50 constitutes a surface that defines the transport path through which the paper is transported. In this case, the shape of the surface defining the transport path can be changed by adjusting the angle formed by the first part 51 and the second part 53 of the cover member 50 around the second rotation axis C. As a result, the work of adjusting the surface so that the paper is transported smoothly becomes easier.

[0071] <Fourth variation> In the above embodiment, an MFP100 was described as an example of an image processing device. The image processing device can be any device that processes images, such as a printer or a facsimile machine.

[0072] As described above, in this embodiment, the MFP100 has a cover member 50 which constitutes a part of the main body exterior 100A and is supported on the main body frame 100B so as to be rotatable around a first rotation axis by a first rotation support part 81 and a second rotation support part 83. The cover member 50 has a first part 51 and a second part 53. The cover member 50 also has an upper rotation connection part 55 and a lower rotation connection part 56 which connect the first part 51 and the second part 53 so as to be rotatable around a second rotation axis C. Furthermore, the cover member 50 has an upper adjustment part 61 and a lower adjustment part 61A which adjust the angle of the first part 51 and the second part 53 around the second rotation axis C. As a result, the angle of the first part 51 and the second part 53 around the second rotation axis C can be adjusted, making it possible to adjust the shape of the cover member 50. Furthermore, the cover member 50 rotates around the first rotation axis, changing its relative position to the main body exterior 100A between the open and closed states. Therefore, by adjusting the angles of the first part 51 and the second part 53 around the second rotation axis C, the relative position of each of the multiple parts of the cover member 50 with respect to the surrounding parts of the cover member 50 can be adjusted. Thus, the shape of the main body exterior 100A can be changed during the assembly of the MFP 100.

[0073] Furthermore, in the modified example, the cover member 50A includes a plurality of first cover members 95A, second cover members 95B, third cover members 95C, and fourth cover members 95D. Therefore, the angles of two adjacent first cover members 95A, second cover members 95B, third cover members 95C, and fourth cover members 95D around the axis of rotation can be adjusted. As a result, the cover member 50A can be made into a shape with multiple protrusions and indentations.

[0074] Furthermore, the cover member 50 changes between an open state and a closed state by rotating around the first rotation axis. This allows the internal space of the main frame 100B to be opened and closed.

[0075] Furthermore, the MFP100 is equipped with a removable waste toner box 45 located inside the internal space, and the cover member 50 has a guide member 77 on its inner surface facing the internal space that guides the waste toner box 45 when it is being attached or detached in the open state. This makes it easier to align the position of the guide member 77 on the cover member 50 with the position of the waste toner box 45 when it is being attached or detached in the open state.

[0076] Furthermore, the MFP100 is equipped with removable toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, and 41K located within its internal space. The cover member 50 has protrusions 79Y, 79M, 79C, and 79K on its inner surface facing the internal space. When the cover member 50 is in the closed state, the protrusions 79Y, 79M, 79C, and 79K interfere with the toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, and 41K when they are not properly installed, but do not interfere with them when they are properly installed. This makes it easy to adjust the position of the protrusions 79Y, 79M, 79C, and 79K of the cover member 50 in the closed state so as not to interfere with the properly installed toner containers 41Y, 41M, 41C, and 41K.

[0077] Furthermore, the MFP100 has a cover member 50 with a guide member 77 on its inner surface facing the internal space that interferes with the waste toner box 45 when it is not properly installed in the closed state, but does not interfere with the waste toner box 45 when it is properly installed. Therefore, it becomes easier to adjust the position of the guide member 77 of the cover member 50 in the closed state to a position that does not interfere with the properly installed waste toner box 45.

[0078] In the third modified example, the inner surface of the cover member 50 constitutes part of the transport path through which the recording medium passes. This makes it easier to align the position of the cover member 50 in the transport path with the position of the transport path connected to it.

[0079] The cover member 50 has an engaged portion 71A on its inner surface that engages with an engaging portion 71B provided on the main frame 100B when it is closed. This makes it easy to align the position of the engaged portion 71A of the cover member 50 with the position of the engaging portion 71B when it is closed.

[0080] Furthermore, the cover member 50 has a detected portion 73A on its inner surface that is located in the detection area of ​​the detection unit 73B when the cover member 50 is closed. This makes it easier to align the position of the detected portion 73A of the cover member 50 with the position of the detection area of ​​the detection unit 73B when the cover member 50 is closed.

[0081] Furthermore, one of the two pivot points that support the cover member 50 so as to be rotatable around the first rotation axis is fixed to the main frame 100B, while the other is not fixed to the main frame 100B. This prevents the rotation of the cover member 50 around the first rotation axis from being hindered after the angles of the first part 51 and the second part 53 around the second rotation axis C have been adjusted.

[0082] <Summary of Embodiments> (Item 1) A cover member that constitutes a part of the exterior, The cover member is supported by a rotational support portion that allows it to rotate around a first rotation axis, The cover member is Part 1 and, Part 2 and, A rotating connection part that connects the first part and the second part so as to be rotatable around a second rotation axis, An image processing apparatus having an adjustment unit for adjusting the angle of the first part and the second part around a second rotation axis.

[0083] Following this procedure, the angles of the first and second parts around the second rotation axis are adjusted, making it possible to adjust the shape of the cover member. Furthermore, the cover member rotates around the first rotation axis, changing its relative position to the exterior. Therefore, by adjusting the angles of the first and second parts around the second rotation axis, the relative position of each of the multiple parts of the cover member relative to the surrounding parts can be adjusted. As a result, an image processing device can be provided that allows the shape of the exterior to be changed during assembly.

[0084] (Item 2) The cover member has a plurality of divided parts, The first part and the second part are two adjacent parts from the plurality of divisions, The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of divisions include at least one pair of the first part and the second part.

[0085] In this configuration, the cover member has multiple divisions, each containing at least one set of a first and a second part. Therefore, the angles of two adjacent divisions around the axis of rotation can be adjusted. This allows the cover member to have a shape with multiple protrusions and indentations.

[0086] (Item 3) The image processing apparatus according to item 1 or 2, wherein the cover member rotates around the first rotation axis, thereby changing between an open state that opens the internal space inside the outer casing and a closed state that covers the internal space.

[0087] In this configuration, the cover member rotates around the first axis of rotation, changing between an open and closed state, thereby allowing the internal space to be opened and closed.

[0088] (Item 4) Further comprising a first detachable member that can be attached to or detached from the internal space, The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the cover member has a guide member on its inner surface facing the internal space for guiding the first detachable member when attaching or detaching the first detachable member in the open state.

[0089] In this configuration, the cover member has a guide member on its inner surface that guides the first detachable member when attaching or detaching it while it is in the open state. This makes it easier to align the position of the guide member on the cover member in the open state with the position of the first detachable member during attachment or detachment.

[0090] (Item 5) Further comprising a second detachable member that can be attached to or detached from the internal space, The image processing apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the cover member has a protrusion on its inner surface facing the internal space that interferes with the second detachable member when it is not properly attached in the closed state, but does not interfere when the second detachable member is properly attached.

[0091] In this configuration, the cover member has a detection portion on its inner surface that interferes with the second detachable member when it is not properly installed in the closed state, but does not interfere when the second detachable member is properly installed. This makes it easier to adjust the position of the detection portion of the cover member in the closed state to a position where it does not interfere with the properly installed second detachable member.

[0092] (Item 6) The transport path through which the transported recording medium passes is further provided, The image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the inner surface of the cover member facing the internal space constitutes a part of the transport path.

[0093] In this configuration, the inner surface of the cover member, facing the internal space, constitutes part of the transport path through which the transported recording medium passes. This makes it easier to align the position of the cover member's transport path with the position of the connected transport path.

[0094] (Item 7) The image processing apparatus according to any one of items 3 to 6, wherein the cover member has an engaged portion on its inner surface facing the internal space that engages with an engaging portion provided in the internal space when the cover member is closed.

[0095] In this configuration, the cover member has an engaged portion on its inner surface that engages with an engaging portion provided in the internal space when closed. This makes it easier to align the position of the engaged portion of the cover member with the position of the engaging portion when closed.

[0096] (Item 8) Further comprising a detection unit provided in the internal space and having a detection area, The image processing apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 7, wherein the cover member has a detectable portion on its inner surface facing the internal space, which is located in the detection region when the cover is closed.

[0097] In this configuration, the cover member has a portion to be detected on its inner surface that is located within the detection area of ​​the detection unit provided in the internal space when the cover member is closed. This makes it easier to align the position of the portion to be detected on the cover member with the position of the detection area of ​​the detection unit when the cover member is closed.

[0098] (Clause 9) The image processing apparatus according to any one of Clauses 1 to 8, wherein one of the two pivot points that rotatably support the cover member around the first pivot axis is fixed to the frame supporting the exterior, and the other is not fixed to the frame.

[0099] In this configuration, one of the two pivot points is fixed to the frame, while the other is not. This prevents the rotation of the cover member around the first axis of rotation from being hindered after the angles of the first and second parts around the second axis of rotation have been adjusted.

[0100] (Item 10) The image processing apparatus according to any one of items 1 to 9, wherein the cover member is made of resin.

[0101] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are intended to be included. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0102] 100 MFP, 100A Main body casing, 100B Main body frame, 130 Document reading unit, 140 Image forming unit, 150 Paper feeding unit, 41Y, 41M, 41C, 41K Toner container, 45 Waste toner box, 50, 50A Cover member, 51 First part, 53 Second part, 55 Upper rotating connection part, 55A Upper bearing base, 55B Upper shaft base, 56 Lower rotating connection part, 56A Lower bearing base, 56B Lower shaft base, 61 Upper adjustment part, 61A Lower adjustment part, 62A, 62B, 62C Upper adjustment screw hole, 63 Upper fixing screw hole, 64A, 64B, 64C Upper adjustment hole, 65 Upper fixing hole, 66A, 66B, 66C Lower adjustment hole, 67 Lower fixing hole, 68A, 68B, 68C Lower adjustment screw hole, 69 Lower fixing screw hole, 71A Engaged part, 71B Engaged part, 73A Detected part, 73B Detected part, 75A First hanger, 75B Second hanger, 77 Guide member, 79Y, 79M, 79C, 79K Protrusion, 81 First rotation support part, 81A Bearing base, 81B Rotating shaft base, 83 Second rotation support part, 84 First slider, 84A First guide groove, 85 Intermediate slider, 85A First sliding projection, 85B Second sliding projection, 86 Second slider, 86A Second guide groove, 91, 92, 93, 94 Screw, 91A, 92A, 93A, 94A Washer, 95A First cover member, 95B Second cover member, 95C third cover member, 95D fourth cover member, 96A first adjustment part, 96B second adjustment part, 96C third adjustment part, C second rotating shaft.

Claims

1. A cover component that forms part of the exterior, The cover member is supported by a rotational support portion that allows it to rotate around a first rotation axis, The cover member is Part 1 and, Part 2 and, A rotating connection part that connects the first part and the second part so as to be rotatable around a second rotation axis, An image processing apparatus having an adjustment unit for adjusting the angle between the first part and the second part about the second rotation axis.

2. The cover member has a plurality of divided parts, The first part and the second part are two adjacent parts from the plurality of divisions, The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of divided portions include at least one pair of the first portion and the second portion.

3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cover member rotates around the first rotation axis, thereby changing between an open state that opens the internal space inside the outer casing and a closed state that covers the internal space.

4. The internal space further comprises a first detachable member that can be attached to or detached from it, The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the cover member has a guide member on its inner surface facing the internal space for guiding the first detachable member when attaching or detaching the first detachable member in the open state.

5. The internal space is further provided with a second detachable member that can be attached to or detached from it. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the cover member has a protrusion on its inner surface facing the internal space that interferes with the second detachable member when it is not properly attached in the closed state, but does not interfere when the second detachable member is properly attached.

6. The transport path through which the transported recording media will pass is further provided. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein at least a portion of the inner surface of the cover member facing the internal space constitutes a portion of the transport path.

7. The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the cover member has an engaged portion on its inner surface facing the internal space that engages with an engaging portion provided in the internal space when the cover member is closed.

8. The internal space is provided with a detection unit having a detection area, The image processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the cover member has a detection portion on its inner surface facing the internal space, which is located in the detection region when the cover is closed.

9. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein one of the two pivot points that rotatably support the cover member around the first rotation axis is fixed to the frame supporting the exterior, and the other is not fixed to the frame.

10. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cover member is made of resin.

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