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Belt member, belt driving unit, and image forming apparatus

US7277662B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateMay 3, 2005
Grant dateOct 2, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/0119
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A belt member is formed in an annular shape, which enables endless circulation of the belt member, and includes a belt base; a mark that is formed with a light reflective material; and a protection layer that is formed with a translucent material. The protection layer covers the mark, and the mark and the protection layer are arranged on a surface of the belt member on an inner side of the annular shape.

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