Patent ID: 8693915
Filing Date: 2014-04-08
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a plurality of process cartridges arranged in one direction, each of the plurality of process cartridges comprising a photosensitive drum, a charger configured to charge the photosensitive drum and a charger supporting wall supporting the charger; and a pair of frames disposed on an outer side in an axial direction of the photosensitive drums and configured to support the plurality of process cartridges therebetween, wherein: one of the pair of frames has a plurality of first openings which correspond to the plurality of process cartridges such that air outside the pair of frames is sucked between the pair of frames through the plurality of first openings; the other of the pair of frames has a plurality of second openings which correspond to the plurality of process cartridges such that air between the pair of frames is discharged outside the pair of frames through the plurality of second openings; and as viewed from the axial direction, the first openings are positioned on an opposite side of the charger supporting wall from the photosensitive drum, and the second openings are positioned on the same side of the charger supporting wall as the photosensitive drum.