Cleaning unit and image forming apparatus
US9874847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/0005
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cleaning unit includes a cleaning member that removes a developer from a surface of an image holding member; an accommodating portion that accommodates the removed developer; and a transport member that transports the developer removed by the cleaning member to the accommodating portion, wherein the transport member includes a transport unit that extends in a direction intersecting with a developer transport direction, has a surface formed to be inclined in a direction approaching the cleaning member towards an upstream side, and transports the developer while contacting with the developer.
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