Patent ID: 11934138
Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Field: Optics (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G | IPC G

Claim 15:
16. An image forming apparatus comprising:
an image bearing member configured to bear a toner image;
a transfer unit configured to transfer the toner image formed on the image bearing member onto a sheet;
a cleaning unit including:
a blade configured to come into contact with a surface of the image bearing member and collect an adhering matter adhered onto the surface; and
a holding member configured to hold the blade;

an urging member configured to urge the holding member such that the blade approaches the surface of the image bearing member; and
a support member configured from a single member and including a first supporting portion, a second supporting portion, and a third supporting portion, the first supporting portion rotatably supporting the image bearing member, the second supporting portion pivotably supporting the cleaning unit, the third supporting portion supporting the urging member.