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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 03, 2024
Yoshiki Hozumi, Kanagawa, JP;
Yoshiki Hozumi, Kanagawa, JP;
Ricoh Company, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of image bearers, a plurality of frame members, a plurality of contact members, an intermediate transferor, a plurality of primary transfer members, a plurality of holding members, an intermediate transferor frame, a plurality of pressure members, and a plurality of pressing members. The plurality of holding members hold the plurality of primary transfer members. The intermediate transferor frame holds the intermediate transferor and the plurality of holding members. The plurality of pressure members press the plurality of holding members. The plurality of pressing members press the plurality of image bearers. The plurality of image bearers is positioned with the plurality of frame members pressed toward the intermediate transferor frame by the plurality of pressing members. The plurality of primary transfer members are positioned with the plurality of holding members contacted against the intermediate transferor frame by the plurality of pressure members.
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