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Image forming unit and moving unit

US7580653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2007
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/169
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a cover frame that holds a held shaft of an optical writing unit to allow a free movement thereof and urges the optical writing unit in a predetermined direction by using an urging coil spring to bring the held portion shaft of the optical writing unit separated from the writing operation position into contact with a contact target portion thereof.

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