Image forming apparatus and a process unit for use in the same

Details Image forming apparatus and a process unit for use in the same Image forming apparatus and a process unit for use in the same

1986-02-12

1987-11-24

Moses, R. L.

Photocopying

Including fiber optics

355 3DR, G03G 1500

Patent

active

047084553

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus or a process unit detachably mountable in the main assembly of the image forming apparatus, the process unit including an image bearing member and processing device (including a part or all of the components) which is actable on the image bearing member. In other words, the present invention relates to a process unit detachably mountable in an image forming apparatus, the process unit comprising an image bearing member, discharger actable on the image bearing member and a device for fixing the image bearing member, and the discharger and the fixing device being integrally supported by a supporting member. Moreover, an image forming apparatus characterized by an image bearing member, a supporting member for supporting the image bearing member so that it can be moved in the direction perpendicular to the axis thereof, a member for fixing the image bearing member to the supporting member, discharger actable on the image bearing member, and the fixing member and the discharger are integrally supported by a supporting member.

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