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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 15, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2017
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Ryota Shibuya, Yokohama, JP;
Masatoshi Takiguchi, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a supporting member configured to support a developing unit and be movable between a first position and a second position, an opening/closing member configured to open and close an opening through which the developing unit passes when the developing unit is attached to or detached from the supporting member, and a restriction member configured to restrict a movement of the supporting member from a third position different from the first and second positions, wherein in case where the opening/closing member is opened when the supporting member is at the first position, the restriction member presses the supporting member to move to the third position, and in case where the opening/closing member is opened when the supporting member is at the second position, the restriction member presses the supporting member to move to the third position.