Image forming apparatus having a supporting frame supporting an exposure unit via an elastic member

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PATENT NO 9411304
APP PUB NO 20160011561A1
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14859859

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An image forming apparatus includes an elongated exposure unit having a plurality of light emitting elements configured to expose a photoconductive member and a holding case to hold the plurality of light emitting elements. A supporting frame supports the exposure unit via an elastic member. The holding case, supporting member and elastic member are made of resin.

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BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA15-1 NAESHIRO-CHO MIZUHO-KU NAGOYA 467-8561

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Sugiyama, Yosuke Gifu, JP 18 157

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