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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 01, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2006
Tsutomu Katoh, Kawasaki, JP;
Mitsuru Takahashi, Kawasaki, JP;
Kazuchika Saeki, Atsugi, JP;
Kazuosa Kuma, Yokohama, JP;
Nobuto Yokokawa, Yokohama, JP;
Takeshi Fukao, Yokohama, JP;
Tsutomu Katoh, Kawasaki, JP;
Mitsuru Takahashi, Kawasaki, JP;
Kazuchika Saeki, Atsugi, JP;
Kazuosa Kuma, Yokohama, JP;
Nobuto Yokokawa, Yokohama, JP;
Takeshi Fukao, Yokohama, JP;
Ricoh Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a belt unit having a support roller, a tension roller, a pair of side frames, a belt, and a guiding mechanism. The pair of side frames are configured to support the support roller and the tension roller. The belt extends across the support roller and the tension roller. The guiding mechanism are configured to guide the tension roller of the belt unit.