Stripping mechanism, image-forming unit, and image-forming apparatus

摘要

A stripping mechanism includes a substantially sheet-shaped stripping member that has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, that is elastically deformed with part of the first surface in contact with an image carrier which rotates and carries an image, and that strips a recording medium from the image carrier; and an opposing member that is disposed downstream of the stripping member in a direction in which the image carrier moves, that extends toward the image carrier, and that is opposite the first surface of the stripping member.

主权项

1. An image-forming unit comprising:
an image carrier that rotates and carries an image; a substantially sheet-shaped stripping member that has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, that is elastically deformed with part of the first surface in contact with the image carrier, and that strips a recording medium from the image carrier; and a pressing member disposed downstream of the stripping member in a direction in which the image carrier moves, wherein the stripping member is pressed against the pressing member by a recording medium being transported to increase the contact force of the stripping member on the image carrier, wherein the stripping member includes a separated portion that is separated from the pressing member when no recording medium is transported thereto; and part of the separated portion is pressed against the pressing member as the stripping member is pressed by a recording medium.