Cleaning unit, image carrier unit, and image forming apparatus
US8634755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B1/165
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cleaning unit includes: a cleaning member that cleans the surface of the image carrier; a cleaning container that stores developer removed by the cleaning member; a cleaning support that is formed by bending a plate and includes a cleaning-supporting portion supporting the other end portion of the cleaning member and a supported portion angled with respect to the cleaning-supporting portion by bending; a supporting-portion-of-support that includes a facing portion facing the supported portion, is provided at the cleaning container, and supports the cleaning support; a damping member that is disposed between the supported portion and the facing portion, is formed so as to be elastically deformable, and regulates vibration of the cleaning member; and a securing member that secures the cleaning support to the supporting-portion-of-support at a position adjacent to the damping member.
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