Patent ID: 9008558
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A separator for separating a recording medium from an outer circumferential surface of an endless belt supported by a belt holder contacting each lateral end of the endless belt in an axial direction thereof, the separator comprising: a front edge disposed opposite the outer circumferential surface of the endless belt, the front edge to contact and separate the recording medium from the endless belt; a separation plate mounting the front edge; a contact plate projecting from the separation plate in the axial direction of the endless belt and contacting the belt holder; and a bracket projecting from the separation plate in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the contact plate projects from the separation plate, the bracket including a notch that engages the belt holder, wherein the contact plate contacting the belt holder and the notch of the bracket engaging the Mt holder produce an interval between the front edge of the separator and the outer circumferential surface of the endless belt.