Detachable holding portions in an image forming apparatus
US7860428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1693
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided an image forming apparatus including: an image carrier carrying an image; a charging roll charging the image carrier; a cleaning member configured to be brought into contact with the charging roll for cleaning the charging roll; a first holding portion detachably provided in an apparatus main body for holding the image carrier; and a second holding portion provided within the apparatus main body independently from the first holding portion, for holding the cleaning member.
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