Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable
Patent
1996-11-27
1998-01-13
Beatty, Robert
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Modular or displaceable
399101, 399345, G03G 1520
Patent
active
057089280
ABSTRACT:
A compact cleaning apparatus capable of having a good cleaning function is provided with an image forming apparatus. The cleaning apparatus of the image forming apparatus is pivoted inside this image forming apparatus and cleans an intermediate transfer belt or photosensitive drum. This cleaning apparatus is arranged by a casing having an opening for collecting toner stripped from the surface of the object; a cleaning member mounted on one side edge of the opening of the casing and depressed against the surface of the object; and a drive mechanism having a fulcrum located below the opening of the casing, for pivoting the casing in a direction along which the casing is separated from the object. Three shafts cooperate to perform an engagement or removal operation.
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Beatty Robert
Mita Industrial Co. Ltd.
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