Patent ID: 6347214
Filing Date: 2002-02-12
Classification: B65H,G03G

Abstract:
An image transferring device comprising:a belt for conveying a recording medium, which carries an image transferred thereto from an image carrier, while electrostatically attracting said recording medium; charging means for applying a charge to said belt; belt drive means for causing said belt to run; a guide means for guiding the recording medium separated from said belt, wherein a plurality of holes are formed in an intermediate portion of said guide means in a direction of guide and open at a guide surface of said guide means; a discharging means having a portion thereof that is closest to but not in contact with the recording medium that is received in said plurality of holes for partly discharging the recording medium; and a plurality of ribs extending on said guide surface of said guide means in the direction of guide in such a manner as to bridge edges of adjoining ones of said plurality of holes.