Image forming apparatus having a plurality of image forming units with pivotable subunits
US6397027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1603
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus uses a plurality of image forming units which are rotatable arranged in a vertical plane. The image forming units are divided into a photosensitive member unit for supporting a photosensitive member and a developing unit for supporting a developing roller and wherein the units are rockably supported about a rocking center axis. A point of application of a drive force for transmitting a drive force to the developing roller is located substantially on the rocking center axis.
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