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Image forming apparatus

US11294320B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims

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Assignee

Canon Kabushiki Kaisha · JP

Inventors

Ryota Shibuya · Yokohama, JP
Goshi Ozaki · Yokohama, JP
Yusuke Kai · Joetsu, JP

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 21, 2020
Grant date	Apr 5, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 21, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG03G2221/1657
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body including a mounting portion, a drive transmission member provided on the apparatus body, and a cover portion configured to cover the drive transmission member. The mounting portion is configured to accommodate a cartridge including an input coupling portion and an input gear portion. The drive transmission member includes an output coupling portion configured to engage with the input coupling portion, and an output gear portion configured to engage with the input gear portion. The cover portion is located between the mounting portion and the drive transmission member and includes a first opening configured to expose the output coupling portion, and a second opening configured to expose the output gear portion.

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