Structure for mounting development cartridge in image forming apparatus
US12111604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1869
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example image forming apparatus includes a main body including an opening and an accommodation portion, a development cartridge detachable from the main body, a tray on which to mount the development cartridge, the tray being movable between a mounting position inserted into the main body through the opening, a withdrawal position extracted from the main body, and an accommodation position at which the development cartridge is accommodated in the accommodation portion, and an elastic support member to elastically support the development cartridge with respect to the tray while the tray moves between the mounting position, the withdrawal position, and the accommodation position.
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