Image forming apparatus using a cleaning device and cleaning method thereof
US7406289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/0011
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a cleaning device, a cleaning method and an image forming apparatus applied with the cleaning device and the cleaning method. The cleaning device includes a first cleaning member for removing waste developers remaining on one of a transfer belt and a photosensitive medium; a support bracket for supporting the first cleaning member; a second cleaning member being disposed in one side of the first cleaning member and serving a role in removing the waste developers remaining on the first cleaning member; a developer transfer member for transferring the removed waste developers; and a base bracket unit for receiving the developer transfer member. On the basis of the cleaning device and the cleaning method, the image forming apparatus is provided with an effect on improved cleaning efficiency.
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