Image forming apparatus and drive-switching method

Details Image forming apparatus and drive-switching method Image forming apparatus and drive-switching method

2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Gray, David M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Photoconductive member

C399S110000, C399S111000, C399S299000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07995951

ABSTRACT:
The image forming apparatus is provided with: plural rotating members that are arranged rotatably; plural rotation side coupling members that are provided corresponding to the respective rotating members and transmit drive force to the respective rotating members; plural drive side coupling members that are connected to the respective rotation side coupling members and rotate and drive the respective rotating members via the rotation side coupling members; and an interconnecting unit that connects a predetermined number of the drive side coupling members among the plural drive side coupling members to the corresponding rotation side coupling members.

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