Image-forming device for suppressing vibration of guide plate and jams of recording sheet
US7539448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/235
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image-forming device includes a photosensitive drum, a transfer roller, a guide plate for guiding the paper toward the photosensitive drum, and a seat for supporting one end portion of the guide plate, for allowing another end portion of the guide plate to be deformable. A sponge is fixed to the bottom surface of the guide plate to expose at least the deformation part, so that the sponge can reduce the occurrence of paper jams. The sponge absorbs vibrations in the guide plate.
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