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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

  • US 20090123181A1
  • Filed: 10/20/2008
  • Published: 05/14/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/08/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An image forming apparatus that drives a process portion for performing image formation by an electrophotographic method, comprising:

  • a plurality of coupling members for transmitting driving force to each of a plurality of driving shafts that drive the process portion;

    a plurality of coupling attaching/detaching members for attaching/detaching the plurality of coupling members; and

    a coupling attaching/detaching member driving mechanism for operating the plurality of coupling attaching/detaching members in association with each other, whereinthe coupling member is configured by a driving coupling and a driven coupling, andthe plurality of coupling attaching/detaching members are provided so as to be movable independently.

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