WO2016203839A1 - 帯電装置及び画像形成装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a charging device and an image forming apparatus.
- a charging device provided with a charging roller and a cleaning member is known.
- the charging roller charges the photosensitive member.
- the charging roller may be contaminated by a small amount of toner and / or paper dust remaining on the photosensitive member because the charging roller contacts the photosensitive member. Therefore, the charging roller is cleaned by the cleaning member.
- the charging roller is supported by a support member.
- the spring member biases the support member, the charging roller is in pressure contact with the photosensitive member. Therefore, when the photosensitive member rotates, the charging roller rotates following the photosensitive member.
- the cleaning member is rotated by the driving force of the drum gear. As a result, the charging roller is cleaned.
- the cleaning member since the cleaning member is rotated by the driving force of the drum gear, the cleaning member may swing or vibrate the support member.
- the charging roller may rock or vibrate due to the rocking or vibration of the support member. As a result, uneven density may occur in the image formed on the sheet based on the electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive member.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a charging device and an image forming apparatus capable of suppressing the occurrence of uneven density in an image formed on a sheet.
- a charging device includes a charging roller, a support portion, a guide, a first biasing portion, and a second biasing portion.
- the charging roller charges the image carrier.
- the support portion supports the charging roller such that the charging roller can rotate.
- the guide guides the support in a first direction.
- the first biasing unit biases the support unit in the first direction to press the charging roller against the image carrier.
- the second biasing portion biases the support portion toward the guide.
- an image forming apparatus forms an image on a sheet.
- the image forming apparatus includes the charging device according to the first aspect and the image carrier.
- the occurrence of uneven density in an image formed on a sheet can be suppressed.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a photosensitive drum, a charging device, and a cleaner of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a charging device of an image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the charging device when the base member is removed from the charging device of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a support member included in the charging device of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a back view showing a support member included in the charging device of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a support member included in the charging device of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a side view showing a support member included in the charging device of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a guide and a support member included in the charging device of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a guide included in the charging device of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a support member, a guide, a first coil spring, and a second coil spring included in the charging device of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a view showing a second coil spring included in the charging device of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- the X axis, the Y axis, and the Z axis are orthogonal to one another, the Z axis is substantially parallel to the vertical direction, and the Y axis and the Z axis are substantially parallel to the horizontal direction.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing an image forming apparatus 1.
- the image forming apparatus 1 forms an image on a sheet P.
- the image forming apparatus 1 is a printer.
- the image forming apparatus 1 adopts a tandem system, and includes a feeding unit 10, a conveyance unit 20, an image forming unit 30, and a discharge unit 100.
- the feeding unit 10 includes a cassette 11 that accommodates a plurality of sheets P.
- the sheet P is, for example, a sheet made of paper or synthetic resin.
- the feeding unit 10 feeds the sheet P from the cassette 11 to the conveyance unit 20.
- the conveyance unit 20 conveys the sheet P to the image forming unit 30.
- the image forming unit 30 forms an image on the sheet P.
- the conveyance unit 20 conveys the sheet P on which the image is formed to the discharge unit 100.
- the discharge unit 100 discharges the sheet P to the outside of the image forming apparatus 1.
- the image forming unit 30 includes an exposure unit 31, a unit 32a, a unit 32b, a unit 32c, a unit 32d, an intermediate transfer belt 33, a secondary transfer roller 34, and a fixing unit 35.
- the exposure unit 31 emits light based on image data to each of the units 32a to 32d to form an electrostatic latent image on each of the units 32a to 32d.
- Unit 32a forms a yellow developer image based on the electrostatic latent image
- unit 32b forms a magenta developer image based on the electrostatic latent image
- unit 32c forms a developer image based on the electrostatic latent image.
- a cyan developer image is formed
- the unit 32d forms a black developer image based on the electrostatic latent image.
- the intermediate transfer belt 33 rotates in the rotation direction R1. On the outer surface of the intermediate transfer belt 33, developer images of four colors are superimposed and transferred from the units 32a to 32d to form an image.
- the secondary transfer roller 34 transfers the image formed on the outer surface of the intermediate transfer belt 33 to the sheet P.
- the fixing unit 35 heats and presses the sheet P to fix the image on the sheet P.
- Each of the units 32a to 32d includes a photosensitive drum 50 (image carrier), a charging device 51, a developing device 52, a primary transfer roller 53, a static eliminator 54, and a cleaner 55.
- the plurality of photosensitive drums 50 abut on the outer surface of the intermediate transfer belt 33, and are arranged along the rotational direction R1 of the intermediate transfer belt 33.
- the plurality of primary transfer rollers 53 are provided corresponding to the plurality of photosensitive drums 50 and face the plurality of photosensitive drums 50 via the intermediate transfer belt 33.
- charging device 51 In each of units 32 a to 32 d, charging device 51, developing device 52, primary transfer roller 53, static eliminator 54, and cleaner 55 are arranged in order along the circumferential surface of photosensitive drum 50.
- the photosensitive drum 50 rotates in the rotational direction R2.
- the charging device 51 charges the circumferential surface of the photosensitive drum 50.
- Light is irradiated by the exposure unit 31 on the circumferential surface of the photosensitive drum 50 to form an electrostatic latent image.
- the developing device 52 applies a developer to the electrostatic latent image, develops the electrostatic latent image, and forms a developer image on the circumferential surface of the photosensitive drum 50. That is, the photosensitive drum 50 carries a developer image.
- the primary transfer roller 53 transfers the developer image carried by the photosensitive drum 50 onto the outer surface of the intermediate transfer belt 33.
- the static eliminator 54 neutralizes the circumferential surface of the photosensitive drum 50.
- the cleaner 55 removes the developer remaining on the circumferential surface of the photosensitive drum 50.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the photosensitive drum 50, the charging device 51, and the cleaner 55.
- the image forming apparatus 1 further includes a housing 61.
- the photosensitive drum 50 is supported by the housing 61 so as to be rotatable.
- the charging device 51 and the cleaner 55 are supported by the housing 61.
- the housing 61, the photosensitive drum 50, the charging device 51, and the cleaner 55 constitute a drum unit 63.
- the charging device 51 includes a charging roller 65, a cleaning member 67, and a base member 69.
- the charging roller 65 charges the photosensitive drum 50.
- the charging roller 65 is a conductive rubber roller in which an elastic layer such as rubber is formed on the circumferential surface of a metal cored bar.
- the charging roller 65 is in pressure contact with the photosensitive drum 50. Therefore, when the photosensitive drum 50 rotates, the charging roller 65 follows the photosensitive drum 50 and rotates in the rotation direction R3.
- the rotational direction R3 is the reverse of the rotational direction R2.
- the cleaning member 67 cleans the charging roller 65.
- the cleaning member 67 is in contact with the charging roller 65.
- the cleaning member 67 is driven by the drive mechanism. Specifically, the drive mechanism causes the cleaning member 67 to reciprocate along the axial direction of the cleaning member 67 while rotating the cleaning member 67. As a result, the cleaning member 67 removes deposits (eg, developer and / or paper dust) adhering to the charging roller 65.
- the cleaning member 67 is a brush roller, and includes a cylindrical or cylindrical main body portion 67a and a brush 67b.
- the brushes 67b are disposed radially from the circumferential surface of the main body portion 67a at a predetermined density.
- the base member 69 has a substantially U-shaped cross section, and is formed of an electrically insulating resin.
- the base member 69 extends along the axial direction of the cleaning member 67, and accommodates a part of the cleaning member 67.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the charging device 51.
- the charging device 51 includes a pair of support members 71 (support portions), a pair of guides 73, a pair of first coil springs 75 (a pair of first biasing portions), and a pair of A second coil spring 90 (a pair of second biasing portions) is further provided.
- the charging roller 65 includes a pair of shaft portions 65a.
- the pair of shaft portions 65 a is formed at both end portions in the axial direction of the charging roller 65.
- the cleaning member 67 further includes a pair of shaft portions 67c.
- the pair of shaft portions 67 c are formed at both axial end portions of the cleaning member 67.
- the pair of support members 71 respectively support the pair of shaft portions 65 a of the charge roller 65 so that the charge roller 65 can rotate. Further, the pair of support members 71 support the pair of shaft portions 67 c of the cleaning member 67 so that the cleaning member 67 can rotate.
- the support member 71 is formed of a synthetic resin (for example, polycarbonate).
- One support member 71 of the pair of support members 71 is disposed at one end of the charging roller 65 in the axial direction and at one end of the cleaning member 67 in the axial direction.
- the other support member 71 is disposed at the other axial end of the charging roller 65 and the other axial end of the cleaning member 67.
- the pair of guides 73 is disposed at both ends of the base member 69 in the longitudinal direction, corresponding to the pair of support members 71.
- the pair of guides 73 and the base member 69 are integrally formed.
- the support member 71 is slidably attached to the guide 73.
- the guide 73 guides the support member 71 in the first direction D1.
- the first direction D1 faces the positive direction of the Z axis.
- the pair of first coil springs 75 respectively bias the pair of support members 71 in the first direction D1 to press the charging roller 65 into contact with the photosensitive drum 50.
- the first coil spring 75 has a substantially truncated cone shape.
- the pair of second coil springs 90 are respectively installed on the pair of support members 71.
- the second coil spring 90 biases the support member 71 toward the guide 73. Therefore, the support member 71 is pressed against the guide 73, and the peristalsis and vibration of the support member 71 can be suppressed. Since peristalsis and vibration of the support member 71 are suppressed, it is possible to suppress oscillation and vibration of the charging roller 65.
- the second coil spring 90 biases the support member 71 in the second direction D2 to press the support member 71 against the guide 73.
- the second direction D2 is substantially orthogonal to the first direction D1. Therefore, the biasing force of the second coil spring 90 does not increase the pressing force applied from the charging roller 65 to the photosensitive drum 50.
- the photosensitive drum 50 can be smoothly rotated, and the quality of the image formed on the sheet P can be improved.
- the biasing force of the first coil spring 75 in the first direction D1 is set to 5 newtons
- the biasing force of the second coil spring 90 in the second direction D2 is set to 1.5 newtons.
- the biasing force of the second coil spring 90 does not increase the pressing force applied from the charging roller 65 to the photosensitive drum 50. That is, since the biasing force of the second coil spring 90 in the second direction D2 is smaller than the biasing force of the first coil spring 75 in the first direction D1, the second coil spring 90 from the charging roller 65 to the photosensitive drum 50 is The increase in the resulting pressing force can be further suppressed. As a result, according to the present embodiment, the photosensitive drum 50 can be rotated more smoothly, and the quality of the image formed on the sheet P can be further improved.
- the second direction D2 is in the positive direction of the X axis.
- the second coil spring 90 is substantially cylindrical. Furthermore, in FIG. 4, one second coil spring 90 of the pair of second coil springs 90 appears.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the support member 71.
- FIG. 6 is a back view showing the support member 71.
- FIG. 7 is a plan view showing the support member 71.
- FIG. 8 is a side view showing the support member 71.
- the support member 71 includes a first bearing 81, a second bearing 82, a restricting portion 83, a plurality of stoppers 84, a pedestal 86, an installation portion 88, and a plurality of first guided members.
- a portion 91 and a plurality of second guided portions 92 are included.
- the first bearing portion 81 rotatably supports the shaft portion 65 a of the charging roller 65.
- the restricting portion 83 is opposed to a part of the end surface of the shaft portion 65a.
- the restricting portion 83 restricts the movement of the charging roller 65 along the axial direction. As a result, the charging roller 65 can be prevented from being shifted with respect to the photosensitive drum 50.
- the second bearing 82 rotatably supports the shaft 67 c of the cleaning member 67.
- the two first guided portions 91 are extended along the first direction D1.
- One first guided portion 91 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “first guided portion 91 a”) of the two first guided portions 91 is adjacent to the first bearing portion 81. .
- the other first guided portion 91 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “first guided portion 91 b”) is adjacent to the second bearing portion 82.
- the first guided portion 91 a protrudes toward the outside of the support member 71 more than the first guided portion 91 b.
- a plurality of first guided portions 91a may be provided, and a plurality of first guided portions 91b may be provided.
- the two second guided portions 92 are extended along the first direction D1.
- One second guided portion 92 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second guided portion 92 a”) of the two second guided portions 92 is adjacent to the first bearing portion 81. .
- the other second guided portion 92 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second guided portion 92 b”) is adjacent to the second bearing portion 82.
- the second guided portion 92 a protrudes outward of the support member 71 more than the second guided portion 92 b.
- a plurality of second guided portions 92a may be provided, and a plurality of second guided portions 92b may be provided.
- the proximal end of the second coil spring 90 is attached to the setting portion 88. As a result, the second coil spring 90 is installed in the installation portion 88.
- the installation portion 88 is disposed between the second guided portion 92a and the second guided portion 92b.
- the installation portion 88 protrudes outward of the support member 71 from between the second guided portion 92 a and the second guided portion 92 b.
- the installation portion 88 does not protrude beyond the second guided portion 92 a and the second guided portion 92 b. That is, the tip of the installation portion 88 is located at a position recessed from the second guided portion 92a and the second guided portion 92b.
- the installation portion 88 is a protrusion having a substantially cross shape in cross section. The proximal end of the second coil spring 90 is inserted into the installation portion 88.
- One of the two stoppers 84 is formed on the end side of the both ends of the first guided portion 91 b that is far from the first guided portion 91 a.
- the stopper 84 protrudes to the outside of the support member 71 more than the first guided portion 91 b.
- the other stopper 84 is formed on the side of the end far from the second guided portion 92a among the both ends of the second guided portion 92b.
- the stopper 84 protrudes to the outside of the support member 71 more than the second guided portion 92 b.
- the pedestal 86 is substantially flat.
- the pedestal 86 is disposed on the support member 71 such that the second bearing 82 is disposed between the pedestal 86 and the first bearing 81.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the guide 73 and the support member 71.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the guide 73. As shown in FIG.
- the guide 73 includes a first guide portion 101 and a second guide portion 102.
- the first guide portion 101 has a substantially U-shaped cross section and extends along the first direction D1. Then, the first guided portion 91 of the support member 71 is engaged with the first guide portion 101 (for example, loosely inserted).
- the second guide portion 102 is substantially U-shaped in cross section, and extends along the first direction D1. Then, the second guided portion 92 of the support member 71 is engaged with the second guide portion 102 (for example, loosely inserted).
- the support member 71 is constructed by the first guide portion 101 and the second guide portion 102. Along the guide portion 102, it becomes slidable in the first direction D1. That is, the first guide portion 101 and the second guide portion 102 guide the support member 71 in the first direction D1. The support member 71 is also slidable in the opposite direction to the first direction D1.
- the first guide portion 101 and the second guide portion 102 face each other. As shown in FIGS. 2, 9, and 10, the first guide portion 101 is disposed downstream of the second guide portion 102 in the rotational direction R ⁇ b> 2 of the photosensitive drum 50. Specifically, the first guide portion 101 is disposed downstream of the rotational direction R2 at the contact position C between the photosensitive drum 50 and the charging roller 65 than the second guide portion 102.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the support member 71, the guide 73, the first coil spring 75, and the second coil spring 90.
- the gap between the support member 71 and the guide 73 which is required for the support member 71 to slide along the guide 73 (hereinafter, referred to as a “gap G”) is illustrated. Is omitted.
- the base member 69 includes a base portion 69a. Then, the large diameter end of the first coil spring 75 abuts on the base 69 a of the base member 69. Therefore, the first coil spring 75 can be arranged stably. On the other hand, the small diameter end of the first coil spring 75 abuts on the pedestal 86 of the support member 71. Then, the first coil spring 75 biases the support member 71 in the first direction D1. As a result, the support member 71 slides in the first direction D1 along the guide 73, and the charging roller 65 is in pressure contact with the photosensitive drum 50 (FIG. 2). However, the slide of the support member 71 in the first direction D1 is restricted by the stopper 84.
- the pair of stoppers 84 respectively abut the first guide portion 101 and the second guide portion 102, the slide of the support member 71 in the first direction D1 is restricted.
- the application of excessive pressure from the charging roller 65 to the photosensitive drum 50 can be suppressed, and the photosensitive drum 50 can be smoothly rotated.
- the tip of the second coil spring 90 abuts on the second guide portion 102. Then, the second coil spring 90 biases the support member 71 toward the first guide portion 101. Accordingly, the support member 71 is pressed against the first guide portion 101.
- the support member 71 when the support member 71 is attached to the guide 73, the support member 71 can be prevented from swinging and vibrating in the gap G. That is, in the gap G, rattling of the support member 71 can be suppressed.
- the oscillation and vibration of the charging roller 65 are also suppressed. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of uneven density in the image formed on the sheet P based on the electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive drum 50.
- the second coil spring 90 biases the support member 71 in the second direction D2 toward the first guide portion 101.
- the second direction D2 is substantially orthogonal to the first direction D1. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the biasing force of the second coil spring 90 does not increase the pressing force applied from the charging roller 65 to the photosensitive drum 50. As a result, the photosensitive drum 50 can be rotated smoothly, and the quality of the image formed on the sheet P can be improved.
- the installation portion 88 is disposed between the second guided portion 92a and the second guided portion 92b. Then, the second coil spring 90 is disposed between the installation portion 88 and the second guide portion 102. Therefore, the support member 71 can be easily biased toward the first guide portion 101 by the second coil spring 90.
- the first guide portion 101 is disposed downstream of the second guide portion 102 in the rotational direction R2 of the photosensitive drum 50.
- the second coil spring 90 biases the support member 71 toward the first guide portion 101. That is, the direction in which the second coil spring 90 biases the support member 71 (that is, the second direction D2) substantially coincides with the rotation direction R2 at the contact position C (FIG. 2) between the photosensitive drum 50 and the charging roller 65.
- the biasing force of the second coil spring 90 can be prevented from affecting the rotation of the photosensitive drum 50.
- the quality of the image formed on the sheet P can be further improved.
- the support member 71 and the guide 73 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
- the first guided portion 91 a of the support member 71 protrudes more toward the first guide portion 101 than the first guided portion 91 b. Therefore, a step is formed between the first guided portion 91a and the first guided portion 91b.
- the second guided portion 92 a of the support member 71 projects to the side of the second guide portion 102 more than the second guided portion 92 b. Therefore, a step is formed between the second guided portion 92a and the second guided portion 92b.
- the first guide portion 101 of the guide 73 includes a plurality of first flat portions 111.
- the two first flat portions 111 are extended along the first direction D1.
- One first flat portion 111 (hereinafter, may be described as “first flat portion 111 a”) of the two first flat portions 111 faces the first guided portion 91 a.
- the other first flat portion 111 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “first flat portion 111 b”) faces the first guided portion 91 b.
- the first flat portion 111b protrudes toward the support member 71 more than the first flat portion 111a. Therefore, a step is formed between the first flat portion 111b and the first flat portion 111a. As a result, the contact area between the first guided portion 91a and the first flat portion 111a is reduced as compared with the case where no step is formed, and the contact area between the first guided portion 91b and the first flat portion 111b. Becomes smaller.
- the second guide portion 102 of the guide 73 includes a plurality of second flat portions 112.
- the two second flat portions 112 extend along the first direction D1.
- One second flat portion 112 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second flat portion 112a”) of the two second flat portions 112 faces the second guided portion 92a.
- the other second flat portion 112 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second flat portion 112b”) faces the second guided portion 92b.
- the second flat portion 112 b protrudes toward the support member 71 more than the second flat portion 112 a. Therefore, a step is formed between the second flat portion 112 b and the second flat portion 112 a. As a result, the contact area between the second guided portion 92a and the second flat portion 112a is reduced as compared with the case where no step is formed, and the contact area between the second guided portion 92b and the second flat portion 112b. Becomes smaller.
- the friction between the guide 73 and the support member 71 can be reduced.
- the support member 71 can be smoothly slid along the guide 73.
- the tip end of the installation portion 88 is located at a position recessed from the second guided portion 92a and the second guided portion 92b. Therefore, the friction between the second guide portion 102 and the support member 71 can be further reduced. As a result, the support member 71 can be slid more smoothly along the guide 73.
- the configuration of the pair of support members 71 is the same as each other, the configuration of the pair of guides 73 is the same as each other, and the second coil springs 90 are provided on both of the pair of support members 71.
- the second coil spring 90 may be provided only on one of the pair of support members 71.
- FIG. 12 is a view showing the second coil spring 90. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the tip end portion 90 a of the second coil spring 90 is in contact with the second guide portion 102. The end 90 b of the tip 90 a is bent toward the installation portion 88.
- the end 90 b of the distal end 90 a can be suppressed from coming into contact with the second guide portion 102. That is, the curved surface 90 c of the tip end portion 90 a abuts on the second guide portion 102. As a result, the support member 71 can be slid more smoothly along the guide 73.
- the present invention relates to a charging device and an image forming apparatus, and has industrial applicability.
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- 像担持体を帯電させる帯電ローラーと、
前記帯電ローラーが回転可能なように、前記帯電ローラーを支持する支持部と、
前記支持部を第1方向に案内するガイドと、
前記第1方向に前記支持部を付勢し、前記帯電ローラーを前記像担持体に圧接させる第1付勢部と、
前記支持部を前記ガイドに向けて付勢する第2付勢部と
を備える、帯電装置。 - 前記第2付勢部は、前記第1方向に直交する第2方向に前記支持部を付勢して、前記支持部を前記ガイドに押し付ける、請求項1に記載の帯電装置。
- 前記第2付勢部の前記第2方向の付勢力は、前記第1付勢部の前記第1方向の付勢力よりも小さい、請求項2に記載の帯電装置。
- 前記ガイドは、前記第1方向に沿って延設される第1ガイド部と、前記第1方向に沿って延設される第2ガイド部とを含み、
前記支持部は、前記第1ガイド部に係合される第1被ガイド部と、前記第2ガイド部に係合される第2被ガイド部とを含み、
前記第2付勢部は、前記第1ガイド部に向けて前記支持部を付勢し、
前記第1ガイド部は、前記第2ガイド部よりも前記像担持体の回転方向の下流に配置される、請求項1に記載の帯電装置。 - 前記ガイドは、前記第1方向に沿って延設される第1ガイド部と、前記第1方向に沿って延設される第2ガイド部とを含み、
前記支持部は、前記第1ガイド部に係合される第1被ガイド部と、前記第2ガイド部に係合される複数の第2被ガイド部と、前記第2付勢部が設置される設置部とを含み、
前記第2付勢部は、前記第1ガイド部に向けて前記支持部を付勢し、
前記設置部は、前記複数の第2被ガイド部のうち、1つの第2被ガイド部と他の第2被ガイド部との間に配置される、請求項1に記載の帯電装置。 - 前記第2付勢部は、コイルばねを含み、
前記コイルばねの基端部は、前記設置部に装着され、
前記コイルばねの先端部は、前記第2ガイド部に当接し、
前記コイルばねの前記先端部の端部は、前記設置部の側に曲がっている、請求項5に記載の帯電装置。 - 前記コイルばねの前記先端部の湾曲面が、前記第2ガイド部に当接する、請求項6に記載の帯電装置。
- 前記設置部は、前記1つの第2被ガイド部と前記他の第2被ガイド部との間から、前記支持部の外側に向かって突出しており、
前記設置部の先端は、前記複数の第2被ガイド部よりも凹んだ位置に位置する、請求項5に記載の帯電装置。 - 前記帯電ローラーを清掃する清掃部材をさらに備え、
前記支持部は、前記清掃部材が回転可能なように、前記清掃部材を支持する、請求項1に記載の帯電装置。 - 前記清掃部材の一部を収容するベース部材をさらに備え、
前記ベース部材は、ベース部を含み、
前記支持部は、台座部を含み、
前記第1付勢部は、円錐台状のコイルばねを含み、
前記コイルばねの大径の端部は、前記ベース部に当接し、前記コイルばねの小径の端部は、前記台座部に当接する、請求項9に記載の帯電装置。 - シートに画像を形成する画像形成装置であって、
請求項1に記載の帯電装置と、
前記像担持体と
を備える、画像形成装置。
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