Patent ID: 8095054
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A transfer device for use in an image forming apparatus that forms images with toner based on electrophotography, comprising: an endless belt having a toner image temporarily transferred from a photoreceptor drum; roller members that support and stretch the endless belt; and, strip-like guide elements that guide conveyance of the endless belt along both ends of the roller members with respect to the width direction, characterized in that the guide element includes first and second ends; the guide element is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the endless belt that opposes the roller members; the first and second ends are arranged so as to oppose each other with a predetermined gap apart therebetween, on the inner peripheral surface; the first end is formed with a first perpendicular surface that is perpendicular to the advancing direction of the endless belt and a first inclined surface that is inclined relative to the advancing direction; and the second end is formed with a second perpendicular surface that is perpendicular to the advancing direction and a second inclined surface that is inclined relative to the advancing direction.