Patent ID: 6104897
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An image formation apparatus comprising an image-holding member rotating in a prescribed direction for forming an electrostatic latent image thereon; and a development unit having a development sleeve rotating at a prescribed position apart with a prescribed spacing from the image-holding member, and being demountably incorporated into the apparatus body; and developing the electrostatic latent image formed on the image-holding member and transferring the developed image onto an image-receiving medium:said image formation apparatus having a development lever which is turnable in a predetermined direction when pushed in a direction perpendicular approximately to the direction of incorporating and demounting the development unit; and a stopping member which stops, during operation of incorporation of the development unit into the apparatus body, once the development sleeve apart from the image-holding member before the prescribed position, and then moves the once stopped development sleeve to the aforementioned prescribed position by pushing the aforementioned development lever in the above perpendicular direction and turning the development lever by a prescribed angle.