IMAGE FORMING DEVICE HAVING INTAKE DUCT

摘要

An image forming device includes: an image forming unit; an enclosure; and an intake duct. The image forming unit includes a photosensitive member having an axis. The enclosure is configured to house the image forming unit and includes a first wall provided on one side of the image forming unit with respect to a first direction parallel to the axis. An air intake is formed in the first wall to allow air communication between an interior and an exterior of the enclosure. The intake duct is elongated in the first direction. Air drawn in through the air intake flows into the intake duct. The intake duct includes an opposing part. The opposing part opposes the image forming unit in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. An opening is formed in the opposing part. Air introduced into the intake duct flows toward the image forming unit through the opening.

主权项

1. An image forming device comprising:
an image forming unit including a photosensitive member configured to rotate about an axis and a toner supply member configured to supply toner to the photosensitive member to form a toner to the photosensitive member to form a toner image thereon; an enclosure configured to house the image forming unit and including a first wall provided on one side of the image forming unit with respect to a first direction parallel to the axis, an air intake being formed in the first wall to allow air communication between an interior and an exterior of the enclosure; and an intake duct that is elongated in the first direction inside the enclosure, air drawn in through the air intake flowing into the intake duct, wherein the intake duct includes an opposing part that opposes the image forming unit in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, an opening being formed in the opposing part and air introduced into the intake duct flowing toward the image forming unit through the opening.