Image forming apparatus
US9354556B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/1821
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an image carrying member; a transfer unit that includes a transfer member, first and second separating portions configured to separate ends of the transfer member that are on one side and on another side, respectively, from the image carrying member; an engaging unit that includes first and second engaging portions configured to engage with the first and second separating portions, respectively, the engaging unit being configured to separate the transfer member from the image carrying member when the first engaging portion engages with the first separating portion and the second engaging portion engages with the second separating portion; and a regulating member configured to regulate a movement of the engaging unit. The engaging unit is moved by the regulating member from the one side toward the other side or from the other side toward the one side.
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