Image forming apparatus with a fulcrum that pivotally supports an image bearer and detector

摘要

An image forming apparatus includes an image bearer, a detector, an image bearer support, and a fulcrum. The image bearer bears an image on a surface thereof. The detector detects a condition of the image bearer. The image bearer support supports the image bearer and includes a stopper to regulate movement of the detector. The fulcrum pivotally supports the image bearer and the detector.

主权项

1. An image forming apparatus, comprising:
an image bearer to bear an image on a surface thereof: a detector to detect a condition of the image on the image bearer, an image bearer support to support the image bearer, the image bearer support including a stopper to regulate movement of the detector, and a fulcrum to pivotally support the image bearer and the detector, wherein the image bearer has a belt shape, wherein the image bearer support includes a plurality of rollers to support the image bearer, and wherein the fulcrum is disposed outside an area enclosed by the image bearer, the area is defined by a cross-sectional view in a thickness direction of the image bearer.