Retractable shield for a photosensitive member

Details Retractable shield for a photosensitive member Retractable shield for a photosensitive member

1999-05-18

2000-07-18

Royer, William J.

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

G03G 2118

Patent

active

060919167

ABSTRACT:
An electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes a removably mounted process unit containing a photosensitive member and process units. A movable cover is connected to the process unit and shields an area of a periphery of the photosensitive member. The movable cover is caused to retract from its shielding position in response to rotational movement of the photosensitive member.

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