Image forming apparatus for enhancing the durability of a vibration preventing member and protecting a rotary unit from defective rotation
US6498917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0177
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a developing unit implemented as a revolver or rotary unit driven by a revolver motor, which includes a motor case. A motor support member supports the surface of the motor case at a position beneath the center of gravity of the revolver motor. The motor support member reduces a moment acting on a motor mount about the apparent center of rotation of the revolver motor due the weight of the motor to substantially zero. This configuration enhances the durability of the motor mount or vibration preventing member and thereby protects the revolver from defective rotation.
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