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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 1999
Filed:
Sep. 29, 1998
Junji Wakihara, Kato-gun, JP;
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
An electrophotographic apparatus is provided which includes a photosensitive drum, and a shaft for externally supporting the drum. The drum is removable from and mountable onto the shaft in a sliding manner. The apparatus also includes a guide rod releasably connected to the shaft. When the guide rod is connected to the shaft, the user can guide the drum along the rod both in removing the drum from the shaft and in mounting the drum onto the shaft. Further, the apparatus includes a stopper supported by the shaft. The stopper is arranged to project outwardly of the shaft for coming into engagement with the drum when the guide rod is not connected to the shaft. When the guide rod is connected to the shaft, the stopper retreats into the shaft for avoiding engagement with the drum.