Patent ID: 8676082
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a photoreceptor drum that is provided along a paper path of transfer paper; a discharging unit including a light emitting body that emits discharging light, the discharging unit eliminating electrical charge on a surface of the photoreceptor drum; a blast unit that is provided to blow air toward the discharging unit; and an air duct that is provided in the vicinity of the light emitting body; wherein the air from the blast unit toward the discharging unit is configured to blow to a side of the paper path through the air duct; wherein the discharging unit includes the light emitting body, a discharging printed board, and a holder for holding the discharging printed board, wherein the discharging printed board has a first hole or notch fanned in the vicinity of the light emitting body and the holder has a second hole or notch at a position corresponding to the first hole or notch, and wherein the air duct is composed of the first hole or notch and the second hole or notch.