Detaching/attaching mechanism and image forming device

Details Detaching/attaching mechanism and image forming device Detaching/attaching mechanism and image forming device

2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Gray, David M. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

Reexamination Certificate

active

10694748

ABSTRACT:
Providing a simply-arranged detaching/attaching mechanism and image forming device which allow a transfer supporter device to be detached/attached through a space formed by opening an outer covering, the device includes photosensitive drums, detachable/attachable transfer belt unit, and rail members supporting a transfer belt unit. Each of the rail members includes a rail groove guiding the transfer belt unit, notch and positioning hole determining the position of the transfer belt unit when the belt is in contact with the photosensitive drums, and notch and convex section determining the position of the transfer belt unit when the belt is detached from the photosensitive drums. The transfer belt unit support with respect to the main body of the image forming device, performed by the rail members, is released in response to the action of opening the side cover, so that the transfer belt unit is in a free state.

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