Title:
【発明の名称】画像形成装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2645992
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
An apparatus for loading/unloading a drum member, and a related method. The apparatus includes an inner support member slidably (4) arranged between a center shaft (2) fixed to a frame (1, 5a, 5b) and a drum member (3). When the drum member (3) is required to be unloaded from the frame, the inner support member (4) is ejected along the center shaft (2) for a predetermined length, and then the drum member (3) is drawn out while using the inner support member (4) as a guide. The method includes the steps of: providing a center shaft (2) secured at one end (2a) to the frame (1, 5a, 5b); providing an inner support member (4) slidably attached to the center shaft (2); providing a drum member (3) supported at its inner surface by the inner support member (4) and being slidable along the center shaft axis; drawing out the inner support member (4) for a predetermined length toward the outside of the frame (5a, 5b); and drawing out the drum member (3) toward the outside of the frame (5a, 5b), while using the inner support member (4) as a guide. By this apparatus and method, the drum can be drawn out easily and safely while using the inner support member as a guide.
Inventors:
IKUTA HIROTOSHI
TAKAYAMA AKIRA
TAKAYAMA AKIRA
Application Number:
JP11640186A
Publication Date:
August 25, 1997
Filing Date:
May 20, 1986
Export Citation:
Assignee:
FUJITSU KK
International Classes:
G03G15/00; G03G21/00; G03G21/16; (IPC1-7): G03G21/16
Domestic Patent References:
| JP6146963A | ||||
| JP5632166A | ||||
| JP50132930A | ||||
| JP5934584A | ||||
| JP577063U | ||||
| JP5859067U | ||||
| JP5595163U | ||||
| JP60163468U |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Koshiro Matsuoka