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Image forming apparatus

US5055878A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 25, 1990
Grant dateOct 8, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/02
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The image forming apparatus is arranged accurately to keep a constant distance between the surface of the photosensitive element and a charging device. The charging device is composed as a part of an integrated unit with another device which is located around the surface of the photosensitive element. When the unit is mounted on the main body of the apparatus, the charging device is in contact with a positioning means which is provided on the image forming apparatus.

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