Retractable shield for a photosensitive member
US6091916A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1609
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes a removably mounted process unit containing a photosensitive member and process units. A movable cover is connected to the process unit and shields an area of a periphery of the photosensitive member. The movable cover is caused to retract from its shielding position in response to rotational movement of the photosensitive member.
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