Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable
Patent
1996-10-18
1998-05-26
Smith, Matthew S.
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Modular or displaceable
399113, G03G 2116, G03G 2118
Patent
active
057582327
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming body, a developing device, a transfer device, a fixing device, and a processing device for image formation. The apparatus further includes a first body including the transfer device and a second body provided over the transfer device including the image forming body, and at least one of a processing device including a charger for charging the image forming body, the developing device, and a cleaning device for cleaning the image forming body. The second body is movable with respect to the first body, and movable between a first position in which an image formation can be carried out and a second position in which the second body is drawn out. The processing device can be drawn out from the second body when the second body is located at the first position.
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Bierman Jordan B.
Konica Corporation
Smith Matthew S.
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