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Image forming apparatus having a power transmitting device to selectively operate developing units thereof

US7376373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2006
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0173
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrophotographic image forming apparatus is provided that includes a plurality of developing units, a cam shaft, and a plurality of cams disposed on the cam shaft corresponding to the respective developing units. A power transmitting device disposed between the developing units and the cams selectively transmits rotational force from a driving source to the plurality of developing units.

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