Patent ID: 11435679

Abstract:
A transfer unit, provided in an image forming apparatus having an image bearing member to bear a toner image, includes an endless belt, a transfer member, a collecting member, a storage container, a conveyance member, and a detection unit. The transfer member transfers the toner image from the image bearing member to the endless belt. The collecting member recovers toner remaining on the endless belt. The conveyance member rotates to convey toner from an inflow port inside the storage container. The detection unit detects a load which the conveyance member receives when rotating. The rotational axis direction is a direction which is perpendicular to neither a movement direction of the endless belt nor a width direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the endless belt. The conveyance member includes a force receiving portion configured to receive a force from the toner conveyed in a state the conveyance member is rotating.