Patent ID: 9304477
Filing Date: 2016-04-05
CPC Classification: G03G

Claim Text:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a casing body; an exposure portion in a rod shape that has a connector and is configured to expose a target object; a first support portion configured to support the exposure portion over a longitudinal direction of the exposure portion, and to be removed from the casing body by being moved in the longitudinal direction; and a cable configured to be connected to the exposure portion via the connector, wherein the image forming apparatus is configured such that the cable is in contact with the first support portion in apart of the curved area, in a state where the first support portion is accommodated in the casing body, wherein the image forming apparatus further comprises a second support portion that is mounted on the casing body and is configured to support the first support portion, wherein the image forming apparatus is configured such that the curved area is in contact with the second support portion in an area different from the part of the curved area in contact with the first support portion, in a state where the first support portion is accommodated in the casing body, and wherein the image forming apparatus is configured such that the cable is fastened to the second support portion in a position located further away from the exposure portion than the curved area.