Image forming apparatus

Details Image forming apparatus Image forming apparatus

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Tran, Hoan (Department: 2884)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

Reexamination Certificate

active

07917061

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an image forming apparatus with an improved structure for mounting or dismounting a cleaning device. An image forming unit includes an image carrier for transporting a developer image. A cleaning device includes a cleaning member to remove residual developer from the image carrier. The cleaning device is mounted or dismounted to/from the image forming unit by moving along a first direction and along a second direction. A first guide device includes a restraining unit to generally restrict movement of the cleaning device in the second direction when the cleaning device moves in the first direction, and a receiving unit to receive the restraining unit so as to allow the cleaning device to move in the second direction when desirable.

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English language abstract of JP 2007-219423, published Aug. 30, 2007.
Machine English language translation of JP 2007-219423, published Aug. 30, 2007.
English language abstract of JP 2007-219424, published Aug. 30, 2007.
Machine English language translation of JP 2007-219424, published Aug. 30, 2007.
English language abstract of JP 2007-219425, published Aug. 30, 2007.
Machine English language translation of JP 2007-219425, published Aug. 30, 2007.

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