Image forming apparatus and cleaning device therefor

Details Image forming apparatus and cleaning device therefor Image forming apparatus and cleaning device therefor

2005-03-29

2005-03-29

Ngo, Hoang (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Internal machine environment

Particle or contaminant control

C399S174000, C399S175000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06873809

ABSTRACT:
A cleaning device including a brush roller that contacts the surface of a charge roller for cleaning it and an image forming apparatus including the cleaning device are disclosed. The brush roller has a brush contacting the charge roller due to the weight of the brush roller. The brush roller rotates by following the rotation of the charge roller. The cleaning device has a simple configuration while the brush roller has high durability.

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