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Tandem photosensitive-member unit having grip part

US7426355B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2006
Grant dateSep 16, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/1869
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image-forming device includes a main body and a tandem photosensitive-member unit. The tandem photosensitive-member unit includes a unit frame, a plurality of photosensitive members, a front-side grip part, and a rear-side grip. The unit frame is configured to be slidably installed to and removed from the main body in a predetermined direction. The unit frame has a leading side and a trailing side with respect to the predetermined direction. The plurality of photosensitive members is provided corresponding to a plurality of colors and is supported by the unit frame. The front-side grip part is provided at the leading side of the unit frame. The rear-side grip part is provided at the trailing side of the unit frame.

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