Image forming apparatus having optical print head
US11042103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/1652
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive drum to rotate as to an apparatus main body, a print head having a connector and a light emitting element, a movement mechanism to move the print head between an exposing position and a retracted position, a support part rotatable and to support the movement mechanism, a cable, and an abutting portion. The cable supplies drive signals for driving the light emitting element to the print head. The cable extends toward an opposite side of the connector and is bent toward one direction or another direction of the support part. The abutting portion is provided to the support part, and abuts the cable bent portion in a direction from the retracted position toward the exposing position to cause the cable to flex between a connected portion to the connector and the bent portion, when the print head is at the retracted position.
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