Monolithic Sealing Member for Image Forming Apparatus and Method of Manufacturing the Same

摘要

A method for manufacturing a monolithic sealing member for an image forming apparatus, and an image forming apparatus having the monolithic sealing member are provided. The method includes applying a foamable polyurethane liquid (210) in a portion of a housing (200) in which three or more surfaces meet, molding the foamable polyurethane liquid in a mold (220) and foaming the polyurethane liquid (210) to obtain a polyurethane foam, and hardening the polyurethane foam. The foamable polyurethane liquid (210) may be a one-pack foamable polyurethane liquid or a two-pack foamable polyurethane liquid.