Electrophotographic image forming apparatus with cartridge mounting tray and member regulating movement of the tray
US8843023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1684
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes a process cartridge which is mounted on a pull-out type cartridge tray to enable front access. The electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes an urging unit for urging and moving the cartridge tray toward a front of a main assembly of the apparatus and a clocking member for locking the cartridge tray in a proper position so that the cartridge tray is returned back to an outside position of the apparatus when the cartridge tray is pushed to the proper position.
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