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Image forming apparatus

US11550254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2021
Grant dateJan 10, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/757
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive member; a charging member, an exposure member, a developing member, a transfer member, a moving member, a motor, a first drive transmitting portion, and a second drive transmitting portion. A rotation amount of the motor when the photosensitive member rotates from an exposure position to a transfer position during image formation is 2πn+η [rad] where n is a natural number, and η is an increased rotation amount [rad] of the motor. The following relationship is satisfied: 0<η<π−Φ where Φ is an angle [rad] which is formed by a line connecting rotation centers of a first gear of the motor and a second gear of the first driving transmitting portion and a line connecting rotation centers of the first gear of the motor and a third gear of the second driving transmitting portion.

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