Retractable shield for photosensitive member

A process unit for use in an electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes a carrying handle, a photosensitive member, a process device and a moveable cover connected to the process unit and shielding an area of the periphery of the photosensitive member. The cover is designed to retract from...

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Main Author DYCHER DAVID KEITH
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 22.10.2002
Edition7
Subjects
CINEMATOGRAPHY
ELECTROGRAPHY
ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY
HOLOGRAPHY
MAGNETOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHYSICS
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Summary:A process unit for use in an electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes a carrying handle, a photosensitive member, a process device and a moveable cover connected to the process unit and shielding an area of the periphery of the photosensitive member. The cover is designed to retract from its shielding position for the process unit and is installed into the body of the image forming apparatus. Retraction of the cover is preferably caused by the action of grasping the handle.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20010790903