Image formation device

Abstract

To make it easier for a user to arrange a harness than when the whole of a guide component for supporting the harness between an image reading unit for reading an image and a substrate box for storing a substrate is a horizontal surface.SOLUTION: An image formation device 10 includes: a guide component 30 provided between an image reading unit 12 and a substrate box 24 provided below the image reading unit 12 and storing the control substrate 26, to support a harness 60, and having an inclination part 32 inclined downward on an upper surface; and a first harness 61 arranged in the inclined part 32, to connect the image reading unit 12 and the control substrate 26 to each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology in which a harness for power supply and signal transmission, which is placed between a moving body such as a scanner device of an image reading unit and a main body frame, is placed via two curved parts, preventing excess tension from being applied to the connection parts of the harness, etc. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2001-230895 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention aims to make it easier for users to position the harness compared to when the entire guide part supporting the harness located between an image reading unit that reads an image and a board box that houses a board is a horizontal surface. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The image forming apparatus of the first embodiment includes a guide part that supports a harness and is provided between an image reading unit and a board box that is provided below the image reading unit and that houses a board, the guide part having an inclined portion that slopes downward on its upper surface, and a harness that is positioned on the inclined portion and connects the image reading unit and the board.

[0006] An image forming apparatus according to a second aspect is the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the inclined portion is inclined downward toward the inside of the apparatus.

[0007] An image forming apparatus according to a third aspect is the image forming apparatus according to the second aspect, further comprising a counterbalance that applies an opening force to a pressing means provided on the image reading unit, and the guide part is disposed between the counterbalance and the base box.

[0008] An image forming apparatus according to a fourth aspect is the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, further comprising a plurality of the harnesses, each of the plurality of harnesses being disposed along a different surface of the guide component.

[0009] An image forming apparatus according to a fifth aspect is the image forming apparatus according to the fourth aspect, wherein one of the harnesses and another of the harnesses are arranged along orthogonal faces of the guide component.

[0010] An image forming apparatus according to a sixth aspect is the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein a first rib that protrudes upward and supports the harness is formed on a lower end side of the inclined portion.

[0011] An image forming apparatus according to a seventh aspect is the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein a second rib is formed on the upper end side of the inclined portion, protruding upward and partitioning an arrangement space for the harness.

[0012] An image forming apparatus according to an eighth aspect is the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein a through hole is formed on a lower end side of the inclined portion, the through hole penetrating in the vertical direction and through which the harness passes.

[0013] The image forming apparatus of the 9th aspect is the image forming apparatus of the 8th aspect, wherein a third rib is formed above the through hole, protruding toward the upper end side of the inclined portion and having a tapered portion inclined in a direction approaching the through hole.

[0014] The image forming apparatus of the 10th aspect is the image forming apparatus of the 8th aspect, wherein the through hole is formed in a cylindrical body protruding downward from the lower surface of the guide part, and the cylindrical body penetrates the sheet metal that constitutes the upper surface of the base box.

[0015] According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, the guide part is formed with a pressing portion that extends toward an upper end side of the inclined portion and presses the harness so as to cover the inclined portion.

[0016] An image forming apparatus according to a twelfth aspect is the image forming apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the inclined portion is provided with a clamp seat that protrudes upward and to which another harness is clamped. Effect of the Invention

[0017] According to the image forming device of the first embodiment, it is easier for the user to position the harness compared to when the entire guide part supporting the harness located between the image reading unit that reads the image and the board box that houses the board is a horizontal surface.

[0018] According to the image forming apparatus of the second aspect, damage to the harness is suppressed compared to a case in which the harness is inclined downward toward the outside of the apparatus.

[0019] According to the image forming apparatus of the third aspect, it is easier to arrange the harness at a desired position by passing it between the counterbalance and the board box, compared to an image forming apparatus in which the inclined portion is arranged offset from the counterbalance.

[0020] According to the image forming device of the fourth aspect, the influence of radio waves between the harnesses is reduced compared to a case where a plurality of harnesses are arranged on the same surface of the guide component.

[0021] According to the image forming apparatus of the fifth aspect, the influence of radio waves between the harnesses is reduced, compared to a case in which one harness and another harness are arranged in parallel.

[0022] According to the image forming apparatus of the sixth aspect, the harness can be disposed at a desired position on the inclined portion.

[0023] According to the image forming apparatus of the seventh aspect, the harness arranged on the inclined portion can be positioned.

[0024] According to the image forming apparatus of the eighth aspect, damage to the harness is suppressed compared to a case in which the opening is provided on the upper end side of the inclined portion.

[0025] According to the image forming apparatus of the ninth aspect, the workability of inserting the end of the harness into the through hole is improved compared to an image forming apparatus having a horizontally extending third rib.

[0026] According to the image forming apparatus of the tenth aspect, the harness can be connected to the board without contacting the metal plate.

[0027] According to the image forming apparatus of the eleventh aspect, workability is improved compared to the case where the harness is adhered to the guide component.

[0028] According to the image forming device of the twelfth aspect, compared to an image forming device in which a base is placed on an inclined portion, other harnesses can be placed in a position where the influence of radio waves from the harness placed on the inclined portion is suppressed. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the periphery of a board box and a counter balance according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a guide component according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the guide component according to the embodiment, showing the cross section taken along line AA in FIG. 3. [Diagram 5] 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the guide component according to the embodiment, showing the cross section taken along line BB in FIG. 3. [Figure 6] 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the guide component according to the embodiment, showing the CC cross section of FIG. 3. [Figure 7]FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a guide component according to the embodiment, partially in cross section. [Figure 8] 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the guide component according to the embodiment, showing the cross section taken along line DD in FIG. 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0030] Hereinafter, an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the arrow FR shown in each drawing indicates the front side in the front-rear direction of the apparatus, the arrow UP indicates the upper side in the up-down direction of the apparatus, and the arrow RH indicates the right side in the width direction of the apparatus.

[0031] [Configuration of image forming apparatus 10] As shown in FIG. 1, the image forming apparatus 10 includes an image reading unit (IIT: Image Input Terminal) 12 and an image output device (IOT: Image Output Terminal) 20.

[0032] (Image reading unit 12) The image reading unit 12 reads an image of a document placed on a platen glass 16 and obtains image data by operating a scanner unit. The image reading unit 12 includes a duplex automatic document feeder (DADF) 14 that automatically transports the document to a reading position on the platen glass 16.

[0033] The double-sided automatic document feeder 14 is configured to be openable and closable around a shaft 14A extending in the width direction of the device at the rear side of the device as a rotation axis. As a result, the double-sided automatic document feeder 14 also functions as a pressing means for pressing down a document placed on the platen glass 16.

[0034] (Image output device 20) The image output device 20 outputs an image based on image information of the document read by the image reading unit 12 and the like.

[0035] An operation panel 18 for a user to operate the image forming apparatus 10 is provided on the front side of the image output apparatus 20.

[0036] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, on the rear side of the device, inside the housing of the image output device 20, there are provided a counterbalance 22, a board box 24 containing a control board 26 to which a harness 60 is connected, and a guide part 30.

[0037] (Counterbalance 22) The counterbalance 22 is attached to the lower side of the shaft 14A of the double-sided automatic document feeder 14. The counterbalance 22 applies a rotational moment to the double-sided automatic document feeder 14 in the opening direction according to the opening / closing angle of the double-sided automatic document feeder 14.

[0038] (PCB Box 24) The board box 24 is provided below the counterbalance 22. The board box 24 is formed, for example, from sheet metal into a rectangular box shape. A control board 26 serving as a board is housed in the board box 24. The control board 26 comprehensively controls the entire image forming apparatus 10.

[0039] (Harness 60) A male connector 26A is attached to the control board 26 to which a female connector 61A of a first harness 61 serving as a harness 60 is connected. The first harness 61 is a flat cable that connects the double-sided automatic document feeder 14 and the control board 26.

[0040] Also, various harnesses 60 are connected to the control board 26. For example, a second harness 62 as the harness 60, a third harness 63 as the harness 60, a fourth harness 64 as the harness 60, a fifth harness 65 as the harness 60, a sixth harness 66 as the harness 60, and a seventh harness 67 as the harness 60 are connected to the control board 26.

[0041] The second harness 62 is a flat cable that connects the image reading unit 12 and the control board 26. The third harness 63 is a wire harness that connects a card reader (not shown) and the control board 26. The fourth harness 64 is a wire harness that connects the double-sided automatic document feeder 14 and the control board 26. The fifth harness 65 is a flat cable that connects the double-sided automatic document feeder 14 and the control board 26. The sixth harness 66 is a wire harness that connects the image reading unit 12 and the control board 26. The seventh harness 67 is a wire harness that connects the image reading unit 12 and the control board 26.

[0042] (Guide part 30) 2, the guide component 30 is provided between the counterbalance 22 and the board box 24 in the vertical direction of the device, and supports the harness 60. At least a portion of the guide component 30 is provided between the counterbalance 22 and the board box 24.

[0043] The guide part 30 is made of, for example, resin. The guide part 30 can be made of a material that has less effect of electromagnetic noise on the harness 60 compared to metal such as iron.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 3, the guide component 30 is formed into a generally rectangular box shape with one side open toward the bottom of the device, and includes an upper wall 31, a rear wall 36, a front wall 37, a left wall 38, and a right wall 39.

[0045] <Upper wall 31> The upper wall 31 is formed in a rectangular plate shape extending in the device width direction with the plate thickness direction being approximately in the vertical direction of the device. The upper wall 31 has an inclined portion 32, a first left end portion 33 provided at the left end portion of the inclined portion 32 in the device width direction, a second left end portion 34 provided at the left end portion of the inclined portion 32 in the device width direction, and a right end portion 35 provided at the right end portion of the inclined portion 32 in the device width direction.

[0046] 《Slope part 32》 As shown in FIG. 4, the inclined portion 32 is inclined downward from the outside of the device toward the inside of the device. The first harness 61 is arranged along the inclined portion 32. The first harness 61 is arranged so that the front end of the first harness 61 is located at the lower end of the inclined portion 32. The first harness 61 is arranged by turning back at 45 degrees and changing its orientation by 90 degrees within the plane of the inclined portion 32. The first harness 61 is arranged to extend in the front-rear direction of the device, the up-down direction of the device, and the width direction of the device. The fifth harness 65 is arranged to extend in the front-rear direction of the device, the up-down direction of the device, and the width direction of the device.

[0047] The inclination angle of the inclined portion 32 can be set to an angle at which the harness 60 slides down the inclined portion 32 under its own weight.

[0048] 2, a through hole 32A and an opening 32C are formed in the inclined portion 32. The through hole 32A is formed at the left end in the device width direction of the inclined portion 32. The through hole 32A is formed below the counterbalance 22.

[0049] 6, the through hole 32A is formed in a cylindrical body 32B that protrudes downward from the lower surface of the inclined portion 32 of the guide part 30. The cylindrical body 32B is disposed so as to penetrate the metal plate 25 that constitutes the upper surface of the board box.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 3, the opening 32C is formed at the center of the inclined portion 32 in the device width direction and on the right side of the inclined portion 32 in the device width direction.

[0051] 《First left end section 33》 3, the first left end portion 33 is formed to have a horizontal surface at the same height as the upper end of the inclined portion 32. As shown in FIG. 2, a clip that supports the third harness 63 is attached to the first left end portion 33.

[0052] 《Second left end section 34》 3, the second left end portion 34 is formed in the front of the device from the first left end portion 33. The second left end portion 34 is formed to have a horizontal surface at the same height as the lower end of the inclined portion 32.

[0053] 《Right end section 35》 The right end portion 35 is formed to have a horizontal surface at the same height as the upper end of the inclined portion 32. The second harness 62 is disposed along the right end portion 35.

[0054] <Back wall 36> As shown in FIG. 3, the rear wall 36 is formed in a rectangular plate shape extending in the device width direction with the plate thickness direction being the device front-rear direction. The second harness 62 is arranged along the rear wall 36. The second harness 62 is arranged along a surface different from the surface of the guide component 30 on which the first harness 61 is arranged. The second harness 62 and the first harness 61 are arranged along a surface of the guide component 30 that is substantially perpendicular to each other. The second harness 62 is arranged by folding (turning) at 45 degrees within the plane of the rear wall 36, changing its orientation by 90 degrees. The second harness 62 is arranged to extend in the device front-rear direction, the device up-down direction, and the device width direction.

[0055] The rear wall 36 is formed with fitting claws 36A and harness support portions 36B. The fitting claws 36A are provided near both ends of the guide part 30 in the device width direction, and are configured to allow the guide part 30 to be attached to the board box 24.

[0056] The harness support portions 36B are provided intermittently from the right end to near the center in the device width direction of the guide component 30. As shown in FIG.

[0057] <Front wall 37> As shown in FIG. 3, the front wall 37 is formed in a rectangular plate shape extending in the device width direction and with its plate thickness direction aligned in the device front-rear direction.

[0058] <Left wall 38, right wall 39> 3, the left wall 38 is formed in a plate shape extending in the front-rear direction of the device with its thickness direction being the width direction of the device, while the right wall 39 is formed in a plate shape extending in the front-rear direction of the device with its thickness direction being the width direction of the device.

[0059] 2, a clip for supporting the fourth harness 64 is attached to the right wall 39. Also, a clip for supporting the seventh harness 67 is attached to the right wall 39.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 3, the guide part 30 is formed with a first rib 41, a second rib 47, a third rib 42, a protrusion 43, a first pressing portion 44, a second pressing portion 46, a fourth rib 45, a fifth rib 48, and a clamp seat 50.

[0061] (First rib 41) 3 and 4, the first rib 41 is formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion 32 so as to protrude upward. The first rib 41 is formed on the front end of the guide component 30 so as to protrude upward. The first rib 41 is formed extending from the left end to the right end 35 of the guide component 30. The first rib 41 supports the front end of the first harness 61.

[0062] (2nd rib 47) The second rib 47 is formed on the upper end side of the inclined portion 32 so as to protrude upward. The second rib 47 is formed on the rear end of the guide part 30 so as to protrude upward. The second rib 47 is formed extending from near the center of the guide part 30 in the device width direction to the right end part 35. The second rib 47 divides the arrangement space of the first harness 61.

[0063] (Third rib 42) 3 and 6, the third rib 42 is provided on both sides of the protrusion 43 in the width direction of the device. The third rib 42 is formed above the through hole 32A and protrudes from the first rib 41 toward the rear of the device. The third rib 42 is formed protruding from the first rib 41 toward the upper end side of the inclined portion 32. The third rib 42 has a tapered portion 42A that is inclined in a direction approaching the through hole 32A. The tapered portion 42A is inclined toward the front of the device as it approaches the lower side of the device.

[0064] (Protrusion 43) 3, the protrusion 43 is formed between the two first ribs 41 above the through hole 32A. The protrusion 43 is formed above the tapered portion 42A. The protrusion 43 is formed to protrude from the first rib 41 toward the rear of the device. The protrusion 43 is formed to protrude from the first rib 41 toward the upper end side of the inclined portion 32.

[0065] (First pressing portion 44) As shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 5, the first pressing portion 44 is formed above the device at the opening 32C. The first pressing portion 44 is formed extending toward the upper end side of the inclined portion 32. The first pressing portion 44 is formed along the inclined portion 32 so as to cover the opening 32C. The tip portion 44A of the first pressing portion 44 is formed to be bent above the device. The first pressing portion 44 presses the first harness 61 arranged on the inclined portion 32 from above the device.

[0066] (Second holding portion 46) 3, the second holding portion 46 is formed extending from the fourth rib 45 to the right of the device. The second holding portion 46 is formed along the right end portion 35. The tip of the second holding portion 46 is formed to be bent upward of the device. The second holding portion 46 holds down the second harness 62 arranged at the right end portion 35 from above the device.

[0067] (4th rib 45) The fourth rib 45 is formed between the inclined portion 32 and the right end portion 35 so as to protrude upward from the device. The fourth rib 45 divides a space in which the first harness 61 is disposed.

[0068] (5th Rib 48) The fifth rib 48 is formed to protrude upward from the right end of the right end portion 35. The fifth rib 48 divides a space in which the second harness 62 is disposed.

[0069] (Clamp seat 50) 3 and 8, the clamp seat 50 is formed at the center of the guide part 30 in the device width direction and on the right side of the guide part 30 in the device width direction. The clamp seat 50 is formed on the upper end side of the inclined part 32. The clamp seat 50 is formed to protrude upward from the inclined part 32. The clamp seat 50 is formed to protrude from the rear wall 36 to the rear of the device.

[0070] The clamp seat 50 is composed of an upper plate 51 and legs 52 that support both ends of the upper plate 51 in the device width direction from below the device.

[0071] The upper plate 51 is formed in a rectangular plate shape with the plate thickness direction being the vertical direction of the device. The legs 52 are formed in a rectangular plate shape with the plate thickness direction being the width direction of the device. A clip 70 supporting the third harness 63 is attached to a through hole 51A formed in the upper plate 51, and the third harness 63 is clamped. The clamp seat 50 is an example of a base.

[0072] [Arrangement method of the first harness 61] 6, the female connector 61A of the first harness 61 is placed on the upper end side of the inclined portion 32. When the female connector 61A is placed on the upper end side of the inclined portion 32, the female connector 61A slides down the inclined portion 32 due to its own weight, passes under the protrusion 43, and hits the tapered portion 42A of the third rib 42. The female connector 61A that hits the tapered portion 42A of the third rib 42 is guided into the through hole 32A, passes through the through hole 32A, and protrudes from the cylindrical body 32B to the bottom of the device.

[0073] Then, the female connector 61A protruding from the cylindrical body 32B toward the bottom of the device is connected to the male connector 26A.

[0074] Furthermore, when the middle portion of the first harness 61 is placed on the upper end side of the inclined portion 32, the middle portion of the first harness 61 slides down the inclined portion 32 due to its own weight and comes into contact with the first rib 41. At this time, the middle portion of the first harness 61 slides below the device of the first pressing portion 44. As a result, the first harness 61 is disposed on the inclined portion 32 as shown in FIG.

[0075] [Effect] In the image forming apparatus 10 of the embodiment, a guide part 30 is provided between the image reading unit 12 and a board box 24 disposed below the image reading unit 12 and housing a control board 26, and supports a harness 60, the guide part 30 having an inclined portion 32 on its upper surface that inclines downward, and a first harness 61 is disposed on the inclined portion 32 and connects the image reading unit 12 and the control board 26 (see FIG. 3).

[0076] The guide component 30 is provided between the image reading unit 12 and the board box 24 that is provided below the image reading unit 12 and that houses the control board 26, and supports the harness 60, and has an inclined portion 32 on its upper surface that inclines downward. When the first harness 61 is placed on the upper end side of the inclined portion 32, the first harness 61 slides down the inclined portion 32 and is positioned on the lower end side of the inclined portion 32. Therefore, it is easier for the user to position the first harness 61, compared to when the entire guide component 30 that supports the first harness 61 located between the image reading unit 12 and the board box 24 is a horizontal surface.

[0077] In the image forming apparatus 10 of the embodiment, the inclined portion 32 is inclined downward toward the inside of the apparatus (see FIG. 4).

[0078] The inclined portion 32 is inclined downward toward the inside of the device, so that the first harness 61 is disposed inside the device. Therefore, damage to the first harness 61 is suppressed compared to a case in which the inclined portion 32 is inclined downward toward the outside of the device. Also, since the first harness 61 is disposed inside the device, the effect of noise on the first harness 61 is reduced compared to a case in which the first harness 61 is disposed outside the device.

[0079] In the embodiment of the image forming apparatus 10, a counterbalance 22 is provided that applies an opening force to a pressing means provided on the image reading unit 12, and the guide part 30 is disposed between the counterbalance 22 and the base box 24 (see FIG. 2).

[0080] The guide part 30 is arranged between the counterbalance 22 and the circuit board box 24, and therefore, compared to a case in which the inclined part 32 is arranged offset from the counterbalance 22, it is easier to arrange the first harness 61 at a desired position through between the counterbalance 22 and the circuit board box 24.

[0081] The image forming apparatus 10 of the embodiment includes a plurality of harnesses 60, each of which is disposed along a different surface of the guide component 30 (see FIG. 2).

[0082] The multiple harnesses 60 are arranged along different faces of the guide component 30, so that one harness 60 and another harness 60 are arranged separately on different faces. Therefore, the influence of radio waves between the harnesses 60 is reduced compared to when the multiple harnesses 60 are arranged on the same face of the guide component 30.

[0083] In the image forming apparatus 10 of the embodiment, the second harness 62 and the first harness 61 are disposed along orthogonal surfaces of the guide component 30 (see FIG. 2).

[0084] The second harness 62 and the first harness 61 are disposed along perpendicular faces of the guide component 30, so that the second harness 62 and the first harness 61 are disposed perpendicular to each other. Therefore, the influence of radio waves between the harnesses is reduced compared to when the second harness 62 and the first harness 61 are disposed in parallel.

[0085] In the image forming apparatus 10 of the embodiment, a first rib 41 that protrudes upward and supports a first harness 61 is formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion 32 (see FIG. 4).

[0086] A first rib 41 that protrudes upward and supports the first harness 61 is formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion 32, so that the first harness 61 comes into contact with the first rib 41 when sliding down the inclined portion 32. Therefore, the first harness 61 can be positioned at a desired position on the inclined portion 32.

[0087] In the image forming apparatus 10 of the embodiment, a second rib 47 is formed on the upper end side of the inclined portion 32, protruding upward and partitioning the arrangement space of the first harness 61 (see FIG. 4).

[0088] A second rib 47 that protrudes upward and separates the arrangement space of the first harness 61 is formed on the upper end side of the inclined portion 32, thereby allowing the first harness 61 arranged on the inclined portion 32 to be positioned.

[0089] In the image forming apparatus 10 of the embodiment, a through hole 32A is formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion 32, penetrating in the up-down direction and through which the first harness 61 passes (see FIG. 6).

[0090] A through hole 32A that penetrates in the up-down direction and through which the first harness 61 passes is formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion 32, so that the first harness 61 is connected to the target component through the through hole 32A provided on the lower end side of the inclined portion 32. Therefore, damage to the first harness 61 is suppressed compared to the case where an opening is provided on the upper end side of the inclined portion 32.

[0091] In the embodiment of the image forming device 10, a third rib 42 is formed above the through hole 32A, protruding toward the upper end side of the inclined portion 32 and having a tapered portion that is inclined in a direction approaching the through hole 32A (see Figure 6).

[0092] Since the third rib 42 is formed above the through hole 32A and has a tapered portion that protrudes toward the upper end side of the inclined portion 32 and inclines in a direction approaching the through hole 32A, when the tip of the first harness 61 slides down the inclined portion 32, the tip of the first harness 61 is guided into the through hole 32A using the third rib 42 as a guide. Therefore, compared to a harness having a third rib 42 that extends horizontally, the workability of inserting the tip of the first harness 61 into the through hole 32A is improved.

[0093] In the embodiment of the image forming apparatus 10, the through hole 32A is formed in a cylindrical body 32B that protrudes downward from the lower surface of the guide component 30, and the cylindrical body 32B penetrates the sheet metal that constitutes the upper surface of the substrate box 24 (see FIG. 6).

[0094] The cylindrical body 32B penetrates the metal plate constituting the upper surface of the board box 24, so that when the first harness 61 is inserted into the through hole 32A, the periphery of the first harness 61 is covered with the cylindrical body 32B. Therefore, the first harness 61 can be connected to the control board 26 without contacting the metal plate.

[0095] In the image forming apparatus 10 of the embodiment, the guide component 30 is formed with a first pressing portion 44 that extends toward the upper end side of the inclined portion 32 and presses the first harness 61 so as to cover the inclined portion 32 (see FIG. 5).

[0096] In the guide component 30, the first pressing portion 44 that extends toward the upper end side of the inclined portion 32 and presses the first harness 61 is formed so as to cover the inclined portion 32, so that the first harness 61 arranged on the inclined portion 32 is sandwiched between the first pressing portion 44 and the inclined portion 32. Therefore, compared to the case where the first harness 61 is bonded to the guide component 30, workability is improved.

[0097] In the image forming apparatus 10 of the embodiment, the inclined portion 32 is provided with a clamp seat 50 that protrudes upward and to which the third harness 63 is clamped (see FIG. 8).

[0098] The inclined portion 32 is provided with a clamp seat 50 that protrudes upward and to which the third harness 63 is attached, so that the first harness 61 placed on the inclined portion 32 is positioned by the clamp seat 50, and the third harness 63 is clamped to the clamp seat 50. Therefore, compared to a case in which a base is placed on the inclined portion 32, the third harness 63 can be placed at a position where the influence of radio waves from the first harness 61 placed on the inclined portion 32 is suppressed.

[0099] As described above, a specific embodiment of the present invention has been described, however, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications, changes, and improvements are possible within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention.

[0100] In the embodiment, the inclined portion 32 is inclined downward from the outside to the inside of the apparatus. However, the inclined portion may be inclined downward from the right to the left in the apparatus width direction, or may be inclined downward from the left to the right in the apparatus width direction.

[0101] In the embodiment, an example has been shown in which the guide part 30 is provided between the counterbalance 22 and the board box 24 in the vertical direction of the apparatus. However, the guide part may be provided in another location.

[0102] In the embodiment, an example has been shown in which the second harness 62 is arranged along a surface different from the surface of the guide component 30 on which the first harness 61 is arranged. However, the second harness may be arranged along the same surface as the surface of the guide component on which the first harness is arranged.

[0103] In the embodiment, an example has been shown in which the second harness 62 and the first harness 61 are arranged along orthogonal surfaces of the guide component 30. However, the second harness and the first harness may be arranged along non-orthogonal surfaces of the guide component.

[0104] In the embodiment, an example has been shown in which the first rib 41 that protrudes upward and supports the first harness 61 is formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion 32. However, the first rib 41 does not necessarily have to be formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion.

[0105] In the embodiment, an example has been shown in which the second rib 47 that protrudes upward and separates the arrangement space of the first harness 61 is formed on the upper end side of the inclined portion 32. However, the second rib 47 does not necessarily have to be formed on the upper end side of the inclined portion.

[0106] In the embodiment, an example has been shown in which the through hole 32A, which penetrates in the up-down direction and through which the first harness 61 passes, is formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion 32. However, the through hole 32A through which the first harness 61 passes does not necessarily have to be formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion.

[0107] In the embodiment, an example has been shown in which the third rib 42 is formed above the through hole 32A, protruding toward the upper end side of the inclined portion 32 and having a tapered portion inclined in a direction approaching the through hole 32A. However, the third rib 42 does not necessarily have to be formed above the through hole 32A.

[0108] In the embodiment, an example has been shown in which the through hole 32A is formed in the cylindrical body 32B protruding downward from the lower surface of the guide component 30, and the cylindrical body 32B penetrates the metal sheet constituting the upper surface of the board box 24. However, the through hole does not necessarily have to be formed in the cylindrical body 32 protruding downward from the lower surface of the guide component.

[0109] In the embodiment, an example has been shown in which the guide component 30 is formed with the first pressing portion 44 that extends toward the upper end side of the inclined portion 32 and presses the first harness 61 so as to cover the inclined portion 32. However, the guide component does not necessarily have to be formed with the first pressing portion 44.

[0110] In the embodiment, an example has been shown in which the inclined portion 32 is provided with the clamp seat 50 that protrudes upward and clamps the third harness 63. However, the clamp seat 50 does not necessarily have to be formed on the inclined portion.

[0111] [Note] (((1))) a guide part for supporting the harness, the guide part being provided between the image reading part and a board box that is provided below the image reading part and that houses a board, the guide part having an inclined portion that is inclined downward on an upper surface; a harness disposed on the inclined portion and connecting the image reading unit and the circuit board; An image forming apparatus comprising: (((2))) The inclined portion is inclined downward toward the inside of the device. The image forming apparatus according to (((1))). (((3))) a counterbalance that applies a force in an opening direction to a pressing means provided in the image reading unit; The guide part is disposed between the counterbalance and the base box. 2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus is a (((4))) A plurality of the harnesses are provided, The plurality of harnesses are arranged along different surfaces of the guide component. 1. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , (((5))) The first harness and the second harness are disposed along perpendicular faces of the guide part. The image forming apparatus according to (((4))). (((6))) A first rib that protrudes upward and supports the harness is formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion. 1. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , (((7))) A second rib is formed on the upper end side of the inclined portion, protruding upward and partitioning the arrangement space of the harness. 1. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , (((8))) A through hole is formed at the lower end of the inclined portion, the through hole penetrating in the vertical direction and through which the harness passes. 1. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , (((9))) A third rib is formed above the through hole, the third rib protruding toward the upper end side of the inclined portion and having a tapered portion inclined in a direction approaching the through hole. The image forming apparatus according to (((8))). (((10))) The through hole is formed in a cylindrical body that protrudes downward from the lower surface of the guide component, The cylindrical body penetrates the metal plate constituting the upper surface of the board box. The image forming apparatus according to (((8))). (((11))) The guide part is formed with a pressing portion that extends toward the upper end side of the inclined portion and presses the harness so as to cover the inclined portion. 2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus is a (((12))) The inclined portion is provided with a clamp seat that protrudes upward and on which another harness is clamped. 2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus is a

[0112] According to the image forming apparatus of (((1))), a guide part for supporting a harness is provided between an image reading unit and a board box that is provided below the image reading unit and contains a board, and the guide part has an inclined part that inclines downward on its upper surface, so that when the harness is placed on the upper end side of the inclined part, the harness slides down the inclined part and is placed on the lower end side of the inclined part. Therefore, it is easier for the user to place the harness compared to when the entire guide part that supports the harness and is located between the image reading unit and the board box is a horizontal plane.

[0113] According to the image forming device of (((2))), the inclined portion is inclined downward toward the inside of the device, so that the harness is disposed inside the device. Therefore, damage to the harness is suppressed compared to when the inclined portion is inclined downward toward the outside of the device. Also, since the harness is disposed inside the device, the effect of noise on the harness is reduced compared to when the harness is disposed outside the device.

[0114] According to the image forming apparatus of (((3))), the guide component is disposed between the counterbalance and the board box, Compared to a case in which the inclined portion is positioned offset from the counterbalance, it is easier to position the harness at the desired location by passing it between the counterbalance and the board box.

[0115] According to the image forming device of (((4))), the multiple harnesses are arranged along different faces of the guide component, so that one harness and another harness are arranged separately on different faces. Therefore, the influence of radio waves between the harnesses is reduced compared to when the multiple harnesses are arranged on the same face of the guide component.

[0116] According to the image forming device of (((5))), the one harness and the other harness are arranged along the orthogonal faces of the guide component, so that the one harness and the other harness are arranged perpendicular to each other. Therefore, the influence of radio waves between the harnesses is reduced compared to when the one harness and the other harness are arranged in parallel.

[0117] According to the image forming device of (((6))), a first rib that protrudes upward and supports the harness is formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion, so that the harness comes into contact with the first rib when sliding down the inclined portion. Therefore, the harness can be positioned at a desired position on the inclined portion.

[0118] According to the image forming device of (((7))), a second rib that protrudes upward and divides the space in which the harness is arranged is formed on the upper end side of the inclined portion, making it possible to position the harness arranged on the inclined portion.

[0119] According to the image forming device of (((8))), a through hole that penetrates in the vertical direction and through which the harness passes is formed at the lower end side of the inclined portion, so that the harness passes through the through hole provided at the lower end side of the inclined portion and is connected to the target component. Therefore, damage to the harness is suppressed compared to the case where an opening is provided at the upper end side of the inclined portion.

[0120] According to the image forming device of (((9))), a third rib is formed above the through hole, protruding toward the upper end side of the inclined portion and having a tapered portion inclined toward the through hole, so that when the end of the harness slides down the inclined portion, the end of the harness is guided into the through hole using the third rib as a guide. Therefore, compared to an image forming device having a horizontally extending third rib, the workability of inserting the end of the harness into the through hole is improved.

[0121] According to the image forming apparatus of (((10))), the cylindrical body penetrates the metal sheet that constitutes the upper surface of the base box, so that when the harness is inserted into the through hole, the harness is covered by the cylindrical body. Therefore, the harness can be connected to the board without contacting the metal plate.

[0122] According to the image forming apparatus of (((11))), the guide part has a pressing part that extends toward the upper end side of the inclined part and presses the harness so as to cover the inclined part, so that the harness placed on the inclined part is sandwiched between the pressing part and the inclined part. Therefore, workability is improved compared to when the harness is bonded to the guide part.

[0123] According to the image forming device of (((12))), the inclined portion is provided with a clamp seat that protrudes upward and to which another harness is clamped, so that the harness placed on the inclined portion is positioned by the clamp seat, and the other harness is clamped to the clamp seat. Therefore, compared to a case in which a base is placed on the inclined portion, the other harness can be placed in a position where the influence of radio waves from the harness placed on the inclined portion is suppressed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0124] 10 Image forming device 12 Image reading unit 22 Counterbalance 24 PCB Box 26 Control board (example of board) 30 Guide parts 32 Slope 32A through hole 32B Cylindrical body 41 First Rib 42 3rd Rib 44 First holding part 47 Second Rib 50 Clamp seat (example of a base) 61 First Harness (Example of a harness) 62 Second Harness (Example of Harness)

Claims

1. a guide part for supporting the harness, the guide part being provided between the image reading part and a board box that is provided below the image reading part and that houses a board, the guide part having an inclined portion that is inclined downward on an upper surface; a harness disposed on the inclined portion and connecting the image reading unit and the circuit board; An image forming apparatus comprising:

2. The inclined portion is inclined downward toward the inside of the device. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 .

3. a counterbalance that applies a force in an opening direction to a pressing means provided in the image reading unit; The guide part is disposed between the counterbalance and the base box. The image forming apparatus according to claim 2 .

4. A plurality of the harnesses are provided, The plurality of harnesses are arranged along different surfaces of the guide component. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 .

5. The first harness and the second harness are disposed along perpendicular faces of the guide part. The image forming apparatus according to claim 4 .

6. A first rib that protrudes upward and supports the harness is formed on the lower end side of the inclined portion. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 .

7. A second rib is formed on the upper end side of the inclined portion, protruding upward and partitioning the arrangement space of the harness.

2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1.

8. A through hole is formed at the lower end of the inclined portion, the through hole penetrating in the vertical direction and through which the harness passes. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 .

9. A third rib is formed above the through hole, the third rib protruding toward the upper end side of the inclined portion and having a tapered portion inclined in a direction approaching the through hole. The image forming apparatus according to claim 8.

10. The through hole is formed in a cylindrical body that protrudes downward from the lower surface of the guide component, The cylindrical body penetrates the metal plate constituting the upper surface of the board box. The image forming apparatus according to claim 8.

11. The guide part is formed with a pressing portion that extends toward the upper end side of the inclined portion and presses the harness so as to cover the inclined portion. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 .

12. The inclined portion is provided with a clamp seat that protrudes upward and on which another harness is clamped. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 .

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