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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 18, 2020
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2019
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Keita Shigihara, Toride, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A sensor unit includes a plurality of sensors configured to detect a toner image carried on an image bearing member, a duct including a suction portion, and a plurality of branch duct portions. The branch duct portions each includes a discharging portion having a discharge opening. At least one of the branch duct portions includes a first path for discharging air in a direction, and a second path connected with the first path at a downstream position to discharge the air in the direction. The sensor unit further includes a guide portion provided in the second path and extended crossing with an extension of one of inner walls of the first path, the guide portion being capable of branching the air in the second path toward the discharge opening.