Patent ID: 8010027
Filing Date: 2011-08-30
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus, comprising: an image transfer belt trained around multiple rollers for rotation along an endless belt travel path to convey an image for transfer to a recording sheet; a first pressure member disposed on an outer surface of the image transfer belt to advance the recording sheet in the endless belt travel path; a second pressure member disposed on an inner surface of the image transfer belt opposite the first pressure member to press against the first pressure member through the image transfer belt; the first and second pressure members defining an image transfer gap therebetween at which the image is transferred from the image transfer belt to the incoming recording sheet under pressure; and an adjustable tension member disposed on the image transfer belt adjacent the image transfer gap to adjust tension on the image transfer belt as the recording sheet enters and exits the image transfer gap, wherein the adjustable tension member includes a support frame for holding the first pressure member.