Cleaning device, image holder device, and image forming apparatus
US8270890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/0005
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cleaning device includes: a removing unit that removes a toner on an image holder by coming into contact with the image holder that rotates; a transporting unit provided above the removing unit and adapted to cause the toner removed by the removing unit to be axially transported as the transporting unit rotates; and an accommodating container in which the transporting unit is provided and which accommodates the removed toner, and the transporting unit is movable in a direction in which the transporting unit moves away from the removing unit.
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