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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 1988
Filed:
Jul. 14, 1986
Hiroyuki Idenawa, Hiratsuka, JP;
Hideaki Mochimaru, Yokohama, JP;
Ricoh Company, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Disclosed is an electronic copier, lazer printer or like imaging apparatus for developing a latent image provided on a photoconductive element by a developing device of the type using a toner cartridge, thereby turning the latent image into a visible toner image. A body of the apparatus consists of an upper part and a lower part, the former being openably supported by the latter. A positioning frame is supported by the lower body part in such a manner as to rotatable up and down. An image carrier unit which includes at least the image carrier and a developing unit which includes at least the developing device are detachably mounted on the positioning frame and mounted to and dismounted from the frame independently of each other.