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Image Forming Apparatus

  • US 20140376944A1
  • Filed: 06/16/2014
  • Published: 12/25/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An image forming apparatus, comprising:

  • an image forming unit comprising a photosensitive drum configured to be rotatable about a rotation axis and a developer device configured to supply a developer agent to the photosensitive drum;

    a first frame made of a resin and formed in a shape of a plate, the first frame being arranged on one end, along an axial direction of the rotation axis of the photosensitive drum, of the image forming unit;

    an enhancing member formed in an elongated shape, the enhancing member being arranged along a planar face of the first frame on one side of the first frame and fixed to the first frame; and

    a first beam made of a metal and formed in an elongated shape, the first beam being arranged along the planar face of the first frame to intersect with the enhancing member and fixed to the first frame,wherein the first beam is fixed to the enhancing member at one end thereof in a position between longitudinal ends of the enhancing member.

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