Patent ID: 8737869
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: B41J,G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus for forming an image on a sheet, comprising: an exposure device configured to emit light to a charged image formation surface to form an electrostatic latent image; a support structure configured to support the exposure device; and a housing configured to store the exposure device, wherein the housing includes a first wall that is provided with an insertion opening to insert the support structure that supports the exposure device, and a second wall that faces the first wall, the support structure is designed so that the support structure is pulled out of the housing through the insertion opening and includes a first frame plate that extends in an insertion direction of the support structure, a second frame plate opposite to the first frame plate, a third frame plate that is connected to the first and second frame plates, an attachment plate attached to the housing, a fourth frame plate situated between the attachment plate and the exposure device, and a biasing element situated between the attachment plate and the fourth frame plate, the fourth frame plate is opposite to the third frame plate and is connected to the first and second frame plates, and the biasing element pushes the fourth frame plate toward the second wall.