Patent ID: 8311443
Filing Date: 2012-11-13
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image-forming device comprising: a holding member configured to hold a plurality of photosensitive members arranged in a first direction, each photosensitive member being apart from an adjacent photosensitive member and extending in a second direction; a plurality of developing units corresponding to the plurality of photosensitive members respectively, each developing unit configured to supply developer to the corresponding photosensitive member; an endless belt having a first straight section extending in the first direction, the first straight section configured to oppose the plurality of photosensitive members in a third direction; and a cleaning unit configured to oppose the first straight section to clean toner remaining on the endless belt, the cleaning unit comprising: wherein the cleaning member is configured to pivot about the relay axis to move between a contacting position for contacting the endless belt and a separating position for separating from the endless belt.