Image forming apparatus and image forming unit

摘要

Image forming apparatuses include: a casing; an image forming unit removable from the casing in a first direction; and plural developer cartridges. The cartridges may be attached and detached with respect to the image forming unit in a second direction that is inclined toward the first direction. Other image forming apparatuses include: a casing; an exposure device; a plurality of cartridges configured to be attached and detached with respect to the casing in a first direction; and a recording medium transport system for transporting recording media adjacent the photosensitive members in a second direction. The first direction may be inclined with respect to the second direction, and at least a portion of optical paths of the light emitted from the exposure device may extend parallel with the first direction. Aspects also relate to image forming units, e.g., for use in image forming apparatuses as described above.

主权项

1. An image forming unit for use with an image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus being configured to form an image on a sheet, comprising:
a frame including:
a first side plate;a second side plate;a front beam connecting a front end of the first side plate and a front end of the second side plate; anda rear beam connecting a rear end of the first side plate and a rear end of the second side plate; a handle including:
a first arm,a second arm, anda grip portion connecting a first end of the first arm and a second end of the second arm; and a cartridge detachably attachable to the frame, wherein the handle is pivotably coupled to the frame, and wherein the handle is pivotable between
a pulling position where the grip portion is located between an upper end of the front beam and a lower end of the front beam, anda lifting position where the grip portion is located upside of the upper end of the front beam.