Image forming apparatus with detachable power-requiring unit and unit positioning member
US7313344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/911
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a main body having an opening, and image bearing member or an intermediate transfer unit, and an arrangement. The image bearing member or the intermediate transfer unit is configured to have a toner image formed thereon or transferred thereto. The image bearing member or the intermediate transfer unit is configured to be attached to or detached from the main body via the opening. The arrangement includes a positioning member configured to position the image bearing member or the intermediate transfer unit, wherein the arrangement is configured to adjust a position of the image bearing member of the intermediate transfer unit at a position where the opening is closed.
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