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Image forming unit and image forming apparatus provided therewith

US8306453B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2009
Grant dateNov 6, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/169
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An aspect of the present invention provides an image forming unit including: a development unit that includes a development member; a photosensitive unit that includes a photosensitive member; a transfer unit that is disposed to face the photosensitive member; and an elastic member that is attached to the transfer unit and the development unit and urges the development unit toward the transfer unit to align the development unit and the photosensitive member with each other.

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