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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 17, 2009
Takuya Sekina, Yokohama, JP;
Masaharu Furuya, Yokohama, JP;
Katsuhito Haruno, Sagamihara, JP;
Masakazu Imai, Yokohama, JP;
Takuya Sekina, Yokohama, JP;
Masaharu Furuya, Yokohama, JP;
Katsuhito Haruno, Sagamihara, JP;
Masakazu Imai, Yokohama, JP;
Ricoh Company Limited, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A turnable transfer unit, including a transfer member forming a transfer nip while contacting an image bearer installed in an image forming apparatus; and a pressurizer pressurizing the transfer member to the image bearer, wherein the turnable transfer unit further includes a turnable lever member, including an engaging part engaging with a positioning part of the image forming apparatus; and a contact part contacting an opening and closing body openable and closable in the image forming apparatus, wherein the lever member turns in conjunction with a closing operation of the opening and closing body to position the transfer unit in the image forming apparatus.
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