Multi-function apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9942428
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15625431

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A multi-function apparatus includes a body, an image reading unit, a document cover and a locking member. The image reading unit is movable between a closed position and an opened position. The document cover is movable between a closed position and an opened position. The locking member is movable to a first position and a second position and includes a first engagement portion and a second engagement portion. In response to a movement of the document cover to the opened position, the locking member moves to the first position and locks the image reading unit to the closed position. In response to a movement of the image reading unit to the opened position, the locking member moves to the second position and locks the document cover to the closed position.

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BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHANO 35 HORITADORI 9-CHOME MIZUHO-KU NAGOYA-SHI AICHI-KEN

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Nishikawa, Yasuo Nagoya, JP 90 606

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