Cleaning apparatus, process cartridge, and image forming apparatus
US9037028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/0029
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Representative configurations of a cleaning apparatus, a process cartridge and an image forming apparatus according to the present invention includes: a cleaning blade which abuts on a photosensitive drum which bears a toner image, and which removes toner which remains on the photosensitive drum; compression springs which are compressed to pressurize the cleaning blade against the photosensitive drum; and spring attaching portions which regulate phases of compression springs such that positions of the compression springs in a circumferential direction are at predetermined phase positions when the compression springs are attached.
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