Image forming apparatus that prevents generation of image noise by controlling creep of a flexible movable member
US7020412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/1623
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In order to prevent generation of image noise by controlling creep of a movable member having flexibility an image forming apparatus for forming images in a recording medium includes a movable member having flexibility, a detection section for detecting temperature of the movable member directly, and a control section for executing control so that when image forming is not conducted, the movable member is temporarily operated at predefined intervals if a temperature detected by the detection section is equal to or above a specified temperature, and the movable member is not operated if a temperature detected by the detection section is below the specified temperature.
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