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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 1999
Filed:
Dec. 16, 1997
Hiroyuki Inoue, Yokohama, JP;
Akira Miyakawa, Yokohama, JP;
Soichi Hiramatsu, Hachioji, JP;
Hideki Yamaguchi, Yokohama, JP;
Kenji Kawazoe, Yokohama, JP;
Takashi Nojima, Tokyo, JP;
Tetsuya Ishikawa, Yokohama, JP;
Hitoshi Nakamura, Kawasaki, JP;
Akira Kida, Yokohama, JP;
Hideaki Kawakami, Yokohama, JP;
Haruyuki Yanagi, Machida, JP;
Tetsuo Suzuki, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A recording apparatus comprises a head for forming an image on a recording medium or for reading an image formed on a recording medium; a supporting member for holding the head; a first unit for electrical connection provided for the head; a second unit for electrical connection provided for the supporting member, which can be electrically connected to the first unit for electrical connection; and a member for deelectrifying static electricity, which is provided for the supporting member in the vicinity of the second unit for electrical connection. This deelectrifying member prevents static electricity from flowing into the signal lines provided for the second unit for electrical connection when the supporting member is actuated to hold the head.