Patent ID: 9152127
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a development device which is provided so as to be detachably attachable to an apparatus body to develop an electrostatic image on a surface of an image bearing member with a developer; an airflow generating device which generates an airflow; a support member which supports a lower surface of the development device along a longitudinal direction of the development device; an inner door which is openable and closable so as to detachably attach the development device; an outer door which covers the inner door; a first duct portion which is formed by the inner door and a lateral surface of the development device, to form an airflow path to cool the developing device, wherein the first duct portion guides the airflow generated by the airflow generating device along the lateral surface in a vertical direction; and a second duct portion which forms a path for the airflow that passes through the first duct portion, the second duct portion being formed by the support member and a bottom of the development device and forms the airflow path to cool the development device, wherein the second duct portion guides the airflow generated by the airflow generating device along a longitudinal direction of the development device.