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Image forming apparatus capable of providing a stable belt movement in a belt unit

US7627268B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2006
Grant dateDec 1, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/0119
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a belt unit having a support roller, a tension roller, a pair of side frames, a belt, and a guiding mechanism. The pair of side frames are configured to support the support roller and the tension roller. The belt extends across the support roller and the tension roller. The guiding mechanism are configured to guide the tension roller of the belt unit.

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