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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 01, 2012
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Akinori Takayama, Suntou-gun, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a main assembly and a door for opening and closing an opening. A supporting member supports a plurality of electrophotographic photosensitive members, and is movable between (i) a first position, in which latent images are formable on the electrophotographic photosensitive members, (ii) a second position, in which the supporting member is retracted from the first position, and (iii) a third position outside the main assembly in a state in which the supporting member is supported by the main assembly. The supporting member is disengageable from the main assembly at the third position. A cover member protects an exposed portion of the plurality of electrophotographic photosensitive members exposed from the supporting member. The cover member is capable of covering and uncovering the exposed portion. The cover member is changed from an open state to a closed state by the touch of a handle portion.