Image forming apparatus
US8905513B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J23/025
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus including a recording head having a nozzle to discharge droplets; a reciprocally moving carriage on which the recording head is mounted; a rotary conveyance body disposed opposite the recording head and configured to convey a recording medium; a maintenance unit to maintain an optimal state of the recording head; and a drive transmission unit to transmit rotation of the rotary conveyance body to the maintenance unit. The drive transmission unit includes a drive transmission gear to drive the maintenance unit; and a gear moving unit. The gear moving unit includes moving means to move the drive transmission gear at the connection position; and a retainer to retain a state in which the drive transmission gear is moved to the connection position, even though the carriage is moved toward a second direction opposite the first direction.
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