Wire holding mechanism, image forming apparatus and method of maintaining a wire

An image forming apparatus comprising a wire holding mechanism for holding a wire that is routed along a frame, the wire holding mechanism including:

• the frame including an attachment surface, the attachment surface having an attachment hole and an engagement portion;
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• a holding member detachably attached to the attachment hole, the holding member including a rotation shaft inserted into the attachment hole from a first end thereof and rotatably supported by the attachment hole, a flange portion formed on the first end of the rotation shaft, the flange portion preventing the holding member from coming out of the attachment hole, an arm portion extending from a second end of the rotation shaft radially outward, the arm portion being rotatable above the attachment surface with a predetermined distance therebetween, a leg portion located between the flange portion and the arm portion, the leg portion maintaining the predetermined distance, and the holding member is inserted into the attachment hole at a first position, and, move to a second position where the holding member is rotated by a predetermined angle from the first position, the arm portion engages with the engagement portion and restricts movement of the wire.