Wiring Cord Cover Guide for Image Forming Apparatus Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional image forming apparatuses face challenges in managing wiring cords between the apparatus body and the document sheet feed apparatus, requiring careful attention during assembly to prevent the cords from being caught by external covers, which can lead to interference and aesthetic issues.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a detachable wiring cord cover with a guide portion that surrounds the wiring cord, allowing it to be temporarily held and secured within the cover, reducing the risk of exposure and interference during assembly and operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the wiring cord is covered with an exterior member after disposal, then the appearance is improved and interference is avoided, but the assembly process becomes complex and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The guide portion is formed on the exterior member in advance during manufacturing, creating a pre-prepared structure that automatically guides the wiring cord into the correct position. This preliminary action eliminates the need for complex manual assembly operations and reduces the risk of assembly errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide portion acts as an intermediary structure between the exterior member and the wiring cord. It provides a physical interface that automatically positions and guides the wiring cord during assembly, simplifying the connection process while ensuring proper appearance and preventing interference.
2Ease of operation
If the wiring cord is exposed during assembly, then the assembly process is simpler, but the wiring cord may be caught by the external member and cause interference
Solution Approach 1:
The guide portion serves as a mediator that allows the wiring cord to be easily inserted while simultaneously preventing it from being caught by the exterior member. The guide structure provides a controlled path that ensures safe passage of the wiring cord during assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
By pre-forming the guide portion on the exterior member, the system prepares a safe pathway in advance that prevents potential catching issues during assembly, while still maintaining ease of operation through automatic guidance.
3Manufacturing precision
If the wiring cord is manually managed during assembly, then precision can be maintained, but time and labor are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The guide portion enables the wiring cord to guide itself into the correct position during assembly. The physical structure of the guide automatically positions the wiring cord without requiring manual intervention, achieving both high precision and reduced assembly time through self-alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide portion is pre-formed on the exterior member to create an automatic positioning system. This preliminary structural preparation ensures that the wiring cord will be precisely positioned during assembly without requiring additional manual operations, thereby reducing both time and labor while maintaining precision.
Data Source
AI summary
An image forming apparatus according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes an apparatus body, a document sheet feed apparatus, a wiring cord, a guide portion, and a wiring cord cover. The apparatus body includes a document sheet reading portion therein. The document sheet feed apparatus is configured to be openable and closable relative to a document sheet placing surface of the apparatus body. The wiring cord is configured to electrically connect between the apparatus body and the document sheet feed apparatus. The guide portion is configured to surround the wiring cord. The wiring cord cover is mounted detachably to the apparatus body in a state where the wiring cord cover has the wiring cord disposed therein.