Patent ID: 8576265
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a photosensitive drum configured to be rotatable around a predetermined rotational axis; an exposing member having a plurality of blinking portions aligned parallel to the predetermined rotational axis of the photosensitive drum, the exposing member being configured to expose the photosensitive drum; a spacing member configured to maintain a constant distance between the photosensitive drum and the exposing member; a positioning member configured to contact the exposing member at a downstream side of the rotational direction of the photosensitive drum relative to the exposing member; and a pressing member configured to press the exposing member toward both the photosensitive drum and the positioning member, wherein the exposing member is sandwiched in a predetermined direction by the positioning member and a portion of the pressing member in the exposing position, the predetermined direction being substantially horizontal.