Removable photoconductive element unit for image-forming apparatus
US4791454A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1987 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1853
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A photoconductive element unit removably mounted in an electronic copier or like image-forming apparatus and having a single casing in which a photoconductive element, and a cleaning device made up of a cleaning means and a toner collecting container are accommodated. The cleaning device is removably mounted in the unit. The container is provided with an opening for producing toner which is collected in the container. Usually, a closure member is plugged in the opening to close it.
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