Imaging apparatus with detachable cartridges
US4757344A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1869
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an electronic copier, lazer printer or like imaging apparatus for developing a latent image provided on a photoconductive element by a developing device of the type using a toner cartridge, thereby turning the latent image into a visible toner image. A body of the apparatus consists of an upper part and a lower part, the former being openably supported by the latter. A positioning frame is supported by the lower body part in such a manner as to rotatable up and down. An image carrier unit which includes at least the image carrier and a developing unit which includes at least the developing device are detachably mounted on the positioning frame and mounted to and dismounted from the frame independently of each other.
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