Image forming apparatus with detachable power-requiring unit
US7164874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/911
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrode of an image bearing unit and an electrode of a power supply are positioned in the front, rather than far inside of the main body of the image forming apparatus. A holder opposes these electrodes in an openable/closable manner. The holder includes an electric conductor that electrically connects the electrode of an image bearing unit and an electrode of a power supply when the holder is closed. The image bearing unit can be detached or attached when the holder is open.
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