Abstract: Disclosed is an image forming apparatus for forming copy images of a reflection original and a transmitting original. The apparatus has first projection means for projecting the image of the reflection original, second projection means for projecting the image of the transmitting original, and an image receiving member for receiving the light from the second projection means. The image receiving member is mounted on an original supporting table for supporting the reflection original thereon, and comprises a mirror for reflection the light from the second projection means toward the original supporting table, a condenser lens for condensing the light from the mirror, and a screen member removably insertable in the reflecting optical path of the mirror.

Abstract: A variable magnification optical apparatus in which an image of an original can be formed on a photosensitive surface at selectively different magnifications. The amount of movement of a lens for changing the imaging magnification is corrected in accordance with the difference between the actual value and the nominal value of the focal length of the lens, namely, the error of the focal length of the lens.

Abstract: A projection device for projecting a first surface onto a second surface comprises a device for forming an image of the first surface on the second surface, a slit provided near the image forming device for making the quantity of light of the light beam on the second surface equal in each portion of the image, a device for moving the image forming device to vary the imaging magnification of the image of the first surface on the second surface, and a device for moving the slit, with movement of the image forming device, to a distance substantially equal to the distance by which the slit has been spaced apart from the image forming device before the image forming device is moved.

Abstract: A cleaning device for removing excess developer which remains on the image bearing member of an image formation apparatus after transfer of a developed image has a conveyor for conveying developer to a position which faces the image bearing member, and a device for bringing the conveyed developer into contact with the surface of the image bearing member to effect cleaning.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasing a sheet-registration mechanism, including primary and secondary register members which cooperates with each other for registering a projected image of an original with a sheet being fed, and an openable cover member located at such a position that is spaced laterally from an apparatus for cooperating with the secondary register member to release the nip between the primary and secondary register members.

Abstract: A cleaning device for an image forming apparatus, wherein a magnetic developer image formed on the surface of an endlessly moving image bearing member is transferred onto an image transfer member, which comprises: a cleaning device to remove the magnetic developer remaining on the surface of the image bearing member; a magnetic field forming source situated in the vicinity of the cleaning device to confine the magnetic developer; a magnetic developer absorbing device having a surface to lead the confined magnetic developer from the surface of the image bearing member to a position away from it; a separating and guiding device which separates the magnetic developer from the magnetic developer adsorbing device, and guides the same outside the confining magnetic field; and a developer conveying device which conveys the removed toner in the direction substantially orthogonal to the moving direction of the image bearing member at a position where the confining magnetic field does not extend substantially.

Abstract: A device for supporting and fixing at a predetermined position an optical member such as a lens barrel supporting therewithin a lens or a mirror which takes part in projecting the image of an original to be copied upon a photosensitive medium. The device has a plate member formed with a supporting surface for supporting the optical member by press cutting and an element for pressing the optical member against said supporting surface of the plate member.

Abstract: A magnetic powder transporting device for use in a developing or cleaning unit in an image forming apparatus such as an electrophotographic copier or magnetic printer. A magnet functioning as the transporting means is provided at the ends thereof with magnetic field generating portions for magnetically displacing the magnetic powder toward the inner position. Said magnetic field generating portions are formed by inclined end portions of main magnetic poles or by auxiliary magnetic poles separate from said main magnetic poles.

Abstract: This specification discloses an invention relating to the relationship between a latent image bearing member such as screen-like photosensitive medium and a corona discharger used to form a latent image on the latent image bearing member. More particularly, the corona discharger is divided into a plurality of dischargers so that when the sum of the length of the corona discharger for the formation of the latent image and the length of the latent image bearing member is greater than the length in the direction of movement of an endless support member supporting the latent image bearing member, the plurality of dischargers may selectively discharge corona in accordance with the rotational position of the latent image bearing member. By this, the latent image bearing member may be prevented from being dually charged and the length of the latent image bearing member may be minimized to contribute to reduction in size of the image formation apparatus.

Abstract: In a copying apparatus wherein electrostatic latent images having color components of an original image are sequentially formed and developed on a moving photosensitive medium, there is provided exposure means for projecting therethrough an original image upon the photosensitive medium for exposure, filter means including a predetermined number of color resolving filter units selectively movable onto the projection path of the exposure means, image forming means disposed adjacent the photosensitive medium to form an image corresponding to the projected image, and program control means for causing the exposure means and filter means to cooperate together to control the image forming means in accordance with the color to be reproduced.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a variable magnification optical mechanism in an image forming apparatus in which a varied image at a selected magnification of an original image is formed. A photosensitive body on which the varied image is exposed is moved at a definite speed (v) irrespective of the selected magnification (m) and optical means for transmitting the image of the original to the photosensitive body is driven at a speed ratio of v/m. The pre-running length (l) of the optical means is changed in accordance with the selected magnification (m) at a ratio of l/m so that coincidence of the original image and the variation image formed therefrom may be attained every time.

Abstract: In a copying apparatus having an original carriage and an optical system, a reciprocating movement control device comprises a drive source for driving a photosensitive medium and drive transmission means effective only during forward movement to transmit the drive of the drive source to cause relative movement of the original carriage and the optical system. Righting moment accumulator means is provided for accumulating therein a righting moment with the aid of the drive source during the forward movement to cause backward movement of the original carriage or the optical system. The drive transmission means may be released by a scanning completion signal to thereby permit the righting moment accumulated in the accumulator means during forward movement to backwardly move the original carriage or the optical system and to control the speed of the backward movement.

Abstract: In a developing device for developing an electrostatic image on an image carrier member, a plurality of developing units for supplying predetermined color developers are supported by support means having a movable support member for revolvably supporting each of the developing units and for moving each of the developing units along a common circumference. The support means is driven by drive means. Orientation regulating means is connected to each of the developing units to maintain the same in a predetermined orientation.