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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2015
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Taku Murotani, Mishima, JP;
Junya Azami, Mishima, JP;
CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The image forming apparatus includes the optical scanning apparatus configured to scan a surface of an image bearing member provided in an image forming apparatus body with a laser beam. The optical scanning apparatus is inserted through an insertion opening formed in a frame member of the image forming apparatus body and supported by a support member mounted to the frame member. A housing of the optical scanning apparatus has an opening that allows passage of the laser beam, and includes a transparent dustproof member that covers the opening. On the surface side of the housing on which the dustproof member is provided, a plurality of projecting portions projecting with respect to the dustproof member are provided.