Lubricant applying unit, a process cartridge including the same, and an image forming apparatus provided with the process cartridge including the same
US7831189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1627
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lubricant applying unit, included in a process cartridge provided in an image forming apparatus, includes a solid lubricant, a lubricant supporting unit to support the solid lubricant, a lubricant holder to accommodate the solid lubricant supported by the lubricant supporting unit, a pressing mechanism located between the lubricant supporting unit and the lubricant holder and designed to press the solid lubricant against a lubricant applying member, and a frictional resistance reducing member to reduce a frictional resistance produced at sliding contact portions between the lubricant supporting unit and internal surfaces of the lubricant holder.
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