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Transfer unit and image forming apparatus

US7609998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2007
Grant dateOct 27, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/1684
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A transfer belt is driven by a plurality of supporting rollers. A unit frame supports the supporting rollers in a rotatable manner. At least one of the supporting rollers includes a cylindrical member having a substantially same outer diameter over an entire length thereof. Each end portion of the cylindrical member in a longitudinal direction is supported by the unit frame via a bearing in a rotatable manner.

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