Nikaido, Marmelstein, Murray & Oram
Developing unit supporting system
 A developing unit supporting system designed for the purpose of minimizing space required for the removal of a developing unit to promote the miniaturization of an apparatus in which the system is incorporated and improving the efficiency when the developing unit is separated from the photosensitive drum. The system comprises: a carrier body which is supported on a fixed frame so as to move in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the photosensitive drum and is usually held at a developing unit set position by energizing device; and a slide table which can be moved in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the photosensitive drum to a mounting/dismounting position after it has moved relative to the carrier body in a direction substantially parallel with the axis of the photosensitive drum to a predetermined middle position. The fixed frame is provided with first movement operation device for operating the carrier body to move between the set position and a retraction position. The carrier body has second movement operation device for operating the slide table to move relative to the carrier body in a direction substantially parallel with the axis of the photosensitive drum. 
Fujitsu Limited
G
G03G
inventional
Hiroshi
Yamada