Image forming apparatus and process for supporting cartridge used for the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9684278
APP PUB NO 20160154373A1
SERIAL NO

14947888

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An image forming apparatus includes a movement member arranged to move a cartridge and is movable between a first position for disposing the cartridge at a position where image formation is possible and a second position where the cartridge is attachable to and detachable from the movement member. At least one coupling provided in the cartridge is, when the movement member is at the first position, moved to a drive position where the coupling is arranged to engage with a drive member to rotate at least one rotating member, and while the movement member is being moved from the second to first positions, the at least one coupling is at an inclined position.

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  • CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Asanuma, Naoya Susono, JP 53 598
Hiramatsu, Daisuke Numazu, JP 34 144
Numata, Tetsuya Suntou-gun, JP 64 327

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