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Image forming apparatus

US7844196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2008
Grant dateNov 30, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/1636
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a holding mechanism that holds an optical writing unit such that, at an operating position, the latent image writing unit is supported at three points with respect to the apparatus main body, and the latent image writing unit and the rotation axis are not in contact with each other.

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