Patent ID: 8731428
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: F16C,G03G

Abstract:
1. An image-forming apparatus comprising: an image-forming unit that includes an image holder having a rotating shaft, and forms an image on the image holder; a bearing made of a conductive sintered compact, that contacts and supports the rotating shaft so that the rotating shaft is able to rotate; and a metallic supporting portion that is electrically grounded, and has a cut that contacts and supports the bearing, wherein the cut includes two linear portions parallel to each other, and a bottom portion inclined relative to a horizontal direction, the cut contacts a circumferential surface of the bearing at three points included in the two linear portions and the bottom portion, respectively, and the bearing has a first end into which the rotating shaft is inserted and a second end that opposes the first end, and the rotating shaft does not extend beyond the second end.