Exposure device and image forming apparatus
US7684725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0412
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an image carrier that carries a latent image; an exposure device, which includes a light source and an optical member, for focusing, on the image carrier, light emitted by the light source that is used to form a latent image on the image carrier; and a developing device, for developing the latent image. A dust prevention member that contacts the image carrier is arranged for the exposure device.
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