Electrophotography – Having particular structure
Patent
1995-06-20
1997-04-29
Smith, Matthew S.
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
G03G 1500
Patent
active
056254377
ABSTRACT:
A body frame has a main frame portion in which a process unit for sequentially performing electrophotographic processes from charging a photosensitive member to developing an image, a fixing device, a paper supply device, and a paper transport device are fixed being positioned in their places. The body frame also has an optical frame portion in which an exposure device for throwing light in accordance with printing data on the photosensitive member charged through a charging process is fixed being positioned in its place. Namely, the body frame incorporates both the main frame portion and the optical frame portion therein and, hence, the photosensitive member of the process unit and the exposure device are mounted on one main body accurately positioned with respect to each other. Therefore, images of improved quality can be obtained. Further, since it is not necessary to provide the main frame and the optical frame separately, downsizing of the entire apparatus can be attained.
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Kabushiki Kaisha TEC
Smith Matthew S.
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