Patent ID: 11656573

Abstract:
An image forming apparatus (1) includes a process unit (P) which is configured to be turned upward and then detached from an apparatus main body (3). The process unit (P) includes: a photosensitive drum (47); a developing device (51) which forms a developing nip area; a guide member (81) which comes into contact with an upper surface of a sheet and guides the sheet; and a seal member (91) supported between the developing device (51) and the guide member (81) in a turnable manner, wherein the seal member (91) opens a gap between the developing device (51) and the guide member (81) in a state where the process unit (P) is attached to the apparatus main body (3), and when the process unit (P) is turned upward, the seal member (91) is turned to close the gap between the developing device (51) and the guide member (81).