Image forming apparatus with image bearing member protection
US9377752B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/1623
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member, a developer carrying member, and a moving member movable between an inside position inside of a main body of the image forming apparatus and an outside position outside of the main body in a state of supporting the image bearing member and the developer carrying member. A protection member is provided on the moving member and protects a surface of the image bearing member. In addition, a holding mechanism holds the protection member at a first position at which the protection member protrudes above a portion of the image bearing member exposed at an exposing portion when the moving member is located at the outside position and holds the protection member at a second position at which the protection member is located below a transfer member when the moving member is located at the inside position.
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