Patent ID: 8971762
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: an image bearing member, on a surface of which a toner image is formed; a main body unit configured to support the image bearing member; a transfer unit provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body unit, the transfer unit being configured to hold a recording material between the transfer unit and the image bearing member and transfer a toner image formed on the image bearing member to the recording material; a first engagement portion provided to the transfer unit, the first engagement portion configured to engage with the main body unit; an opposing member movable and opposed to the first engagement portion; and a regulation member provided to the main body unit, the regulation member configured to regulate movement of the opposing member, wherein the opposing member contacts the regulation member when the transfer unit is closed with respect to the main body unit, and the opposing member moves away from the regulation member when the transfer unit is opened with respect to the main body unit.