Transfer unit and image forming apparatus

Details Transfer unit and image forming apparatus Transfer unit and image forming apparatus

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Brase, Sandra L (Department: 2884)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

C399S124000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07979000

ABSTRACT:
A turnable transfer unit, including a transfer member forming a transfer nip while contacting an image bearer installed in an image forming apparatus; and a pressurizer pressurizing the transfer member to the image bearer, wherein the turnable transfer unit further includes a turnable lever member, including an engaging part engaging with a positioning part of the image forming apparatus; and a contact part contacting an opening and closing body openable and closable in the image forming apparatus, wherein the lever member turns in conjunction with a closing operation of the opening and closing body to position the transfer unit in the image forming apparatus.

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