Patent ID: 6198899
Filing Date: 2001-03-06
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An image forming apparatus comprising:image forming means, including first and second image carriers supported rotatably, for forming images on the first and second image carriers;conveying means for conveying an image receiving a medium to the first and second image carriers;transfer means for transferring images formed on the first and second image carriers onto the image receiving medium conveyed by the conveying means;charging means for charging the conveying means uniformly;ground means for grounding the conveying means by keeping a conductive member in contact with the conveying means; anda contact/separation mechanism for bringing at least the second image carrier in contact with or separate it from the conveying belt by shifting the contact of the conveying means with the first image carrier by rotating and moving the conveying means and the transfer means with the rotary shaft of the first image carrier as a supporting point.