Image forming apparatus to suppress toner adhering to guiding members
US10317832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0081
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A moving member is disposed between an upper guide, which guides a conveyed transfer material and to which a voltage is applied from a power source, and a lower guide, which guides the conveyed transfer material, the upper guide being disposed on an upstream side with respect to a photosensitive drum in a conveyance direction of the transfer material. The moving member is supported by the upper guide, and is capable of abutting against and separating from the lower guide. By being pushed by the transfer material, the moving member transitions from a first state in which the moving member is abutted against the lower guide to a second state in which the moving member is separated from the lower guide.
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