Image forming apparatus
US8965256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/1615
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member unit including a toner image carrying member, a transfer unit including a movable endless belt for transferring the toner image from the carrying member onto a transfer material, a plurality of stretching members for stretching the endless belt, and a supporting portion, provided at an end portion with respect to a widthwise direction, for supporting the stretching members. In addition, a main assembly frame is provided at a position opposing the supporting portion and includes a positioning portion for determining positions of the plurality of stretching members, wherein the supporting portion is movable relative to the main assembly frame.
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