Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-12
2011-11-01
Gray, David (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Modular or displaceable
C399S110000, C399S223000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08050593
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus capable of reliably positioning a process unit in a main image forming apparatus body, without impairing ease of mounting/dismounting of the process unit achieved by a simple structure. The image forming apparatus including a convex section, provided on the process unit, that projects towards the insertion side; an engagement section, provided on the main apparatus body, that positions the process unit in a width direction by engaging with the convex section; and a guidance section, provided on at least one of a tip end of the convex section and the main apparatus body, that guides the convex section towards the guidance section when mounting the process unit.
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Furuichi Yuusuke
Hagiwara Genta
Idehara Ryoh
Kita Nobuhiko
Kondo Kazuyoshi
Gray David
Oblon, Spivak McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
Yi Roy Y
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