Image forming apparatus
US7260350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/169
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is described an image forming apparatus, which makes it possible to conduct a sufficient discharging operation for a toner image. The apparatus includes an image forming section, an image bearing member, an intermediate transfer belt, a part of which is supported in a state of a flat plane by supporting members, a primary transferring device to transfer a toner image from the image bearing member onto the intermediate transfer member, a secondary transferring device to transfer the toner image onto a transfer material, a scorotron discharging device that is disposed at an upstream side of the secondary transferring device, where the part of the intermediate transfer member is supported in the state of the flat plane, and includes a discharging electrode and a grid to discharge the toner image; and a conductive brush that opposes to the scorotron discharging device and contacts the rear surface of intermediate transfer member.
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