Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Walsh, Ryan D (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Modular or displaceable
C399S116000, C399S125000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07957670
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of process units, a plurality of latent image carriers, an optical writing unit, an upper cover, and a pitch positioning member. The pitch positioning member including a plurality of abutting portions so as to regulate movements of the plurality of process units in the horizontal direction by abutting each of the plurality of process units. The pitch positioning member including a plurality of notches extending from an upper portion to a lower portion of each of the respective plurality of abutting portions with a predetermined pitch.
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Hagiwara Genta
Idehara Ryoh
Kita Nobuhiko
Kondo Kazuyoshi
Okano Tadashi
Oblon, Spivak McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.
Ricoh Company Limited
Walsh Ryan D
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