JPH03292434A - Rotating body support device - Google Patents

Rotating body support device

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JPH03292434A
JPH03292434A JP2406687A JP40668790A JPH03292434A JP H03292434 A JPH03292434 A JP H03292434A JP 2406687 A JP2406687 A JP 2406687A JP 40668790 A JP40668790 A JP 40668790A JP H03292434 A JPH03292434 A JP H03292434A
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rotating body
developing roller
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support member
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Hiromi Ogiyama
宏美 荻山
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Ricoh Co Ltd
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PURPOSE:To maintain a second support member always in contact with a first support member by a pressurizing energizing means by movably mounting the second support member for supporting a second rotating body, independently from the first support member. CONSTITUTION:A pressurizing energizing means constituted as a pressurizing spring 13 is interposed between a machine frame 4 and a casing 7, and the pressurizing spring 13 presses a developing roller 2 to abut, with its total width, on a photosensitive body drum 1. The developing roller 2 is pressed by an opposing energizing means composed of springs 14, 15, which energize a shaft 2a of the roller 2 from the opposite directions mutually in the axial direction. With this constitution, even when one side contact force is exerted on the developing roller 2, the roller 2 is sustained to prevent deviation by means of elastic force of either the spring 14 or the spring 15 according to the deviation direction.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001] [0001]

【産業上の利用分野】[Industrial application field]

本発明は、第1回転体に対して円筒状に形成された第2
回転体を互いに接触した状態で支持する回転支持装置に
関する。 [0002]
The present invention provides a second rotating body formed in a cylindrical shape relative to the first rotating body.
The present invention relates to a rotation support device that supports rotating bodies in contact with each other. [0002]

【従来の技術】[Conventional technology]

上記形式の回転体支持装置として、例えば接触現像方式
の画像形成装置に用いられている。すなわち、この種の
画像形成装置では感光体に対し現像ローラを互いに接触
した状態で感光体は機枠側板に現像ローラは現像装置本
体を介して機枠側板に支持されている。 [0003] ところで、上記した接触現像方式の画像形成装置では感
光体に対して現像ローラを接触する接線状で軸心方向に
均一な圧力となることが、濃度を均一にした良好な画像
を得るための条件となっている。このため、実開昭63
−88861号公報には現像装置をその現像ローラが感
光体に加圧する方向にのみ移動可能に案内するガイド板
を設け、現像装置をその接触方向に加圧している。 [0004]
The rotating body support device of the above type is used, for example, in a contact development type image forming apparatus. That is, in this type of image forming apparatus, the photoreceptor is supported by the side plate of the machine frame, and the developing roller is supported by the side plate of the machine frame via the developing device main body, with the developing roller in contact with the photoreceptor. [0003] By the way, in the above-mentioned contact development type image forming apparatus, it is necessary to apply uniform pressure in the axial direction on a tangent line when the developing roller contacts the photoconductor to obtain a good image with uniform density. It is a condition for For this reason,
In Japanese Patent No. 88861, a guide plate is provided which guides the developing device movably only in the direction in which the developing roller presses the photoreceptor, and presses the developing device in the direction of contact. [0004]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】[Problem to be solved by the invention]

上記従来の装置では、安定した定常な状態で感光体と現
像ローラが回転している間は問題がない。しかし、実際
の画像形成装置では種々の振動が現像装置に加わる。こ
の振動源としては、現像ローラの軸心が感光体に対して
振れが大きくなると、これに追従しようとして振動が起
きる。また、駆動開始時や停止時のように非定常なとき
に起る振動、さらには、他の部分から伝わる振動、例え
ば記録紙の給紙開始するときの振動である。 [0005] また、ローラが真の円柱から少しずれて円錐台のように
径の片寄りがあった場合、ローラは同じところで接触せ
ずに片側へ寄っていこうとする。このため、従来ではス
トッパや或いは加圧方向にだけ移動可能なガイドを設け
てこの寄りを防止しようとしている。しかし、ガイドや
ストツノSでの摩擦力は、加圧の妨害力として作用する
ため、極力押さえるように適当なガタを持たせている。 [0006] このようなローラの寄り力と上記した振動とが相俟って
図6に示すようにストッパやガイドSが支点りとなり、
現像ローラ2が感光体ドラム1から一端側が浮いた状態
になることが起り得る。このとき、他端側は感光体ドラ
ム1と点状に接触する(pc)。 [0007] 図6に示すように、現像ローラ2一端側が浮いた状態に
なると、加圧方向Aに如何に力を加えても両者がほぼ全
幅にわたって均一に当接するもとの状態に戻らない。 [0008] この理由について図7を用いて説明する。 [0009] 図7は、片側接触した状態をモデル化した説明図である
。Nl、N2は0点、D点の垂直抗力、μm、μ2は0
点、D点の摩擦係数、Fはローラの加圧力である。 [0010] 図7によりつりあいの式をたてると、 X方向では N2=μlN1 X方向では F=N1十μ2N2 回転モーメントは 2N2sinθ+2μ2N2cO8θ= Fcosθで
ある。
In the conventional apparatus described above, there is no problem as long as the photoreceptor and the developing roller are rotating in a stable and steady state. However, in an actual image forming apparatus, various vibrations are applied to the developing device. As a source of this vibration, when the axis of the developing roller oscillates relative to the photoreceptor, vibration occurs as the developing roller tries to follow the oscillation. Further, there are vibrations that occur at unsteady times such as when driving starts or stops, and vibrations that are transmitted from other parts, such as vibrations when starting to feed recording paper. [0005] Furthermore, if the roller is slightly deviated from a true cylinder and has a biased diameter like a truncated cone, the roller tends to move to one side without contacting at the same point. For this reason, in the past, attempts have been made to prevent this deviation by providing a stopper or a guide movable only in the pressing direction. However, since the frictional force in the guide and the strut S acts as a force that interferes with pressurization, an appropriate backlash is provided to suppress it as much as possible. [0006] As shown in FIG. 6, the stopper and guide S act as a fulcrum due to the combination of the biasing force of the roller and the above-mentioned vibration.
It may happen that one end of the developing roller 2 is floating from the photosensitive drum 1. At this time, the other end side contacts the photoreceptor drum 1 in a dotted manner (pc). [0007] As shown in FIG. 6, when one end of the developing roller 2 is in a floating state, no matter how much force is applied in the pressing direction A, the two will not return to the original state where they are in uniform contact over almost the entire width. [0008] The reason for this will be explained using FIG. 7. [0009] FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram modeling a state in which one side is in contact. Nl, N2 are 0 points, normal force at point D, μm, μ2 are 0
The coefficient of friction at point D and F is the pressing force of the roller. [0010] When the equation of balance is established according to FIG. 7, in the X direction, N2=μlN1 In the X direction, F=N10μ2N2 The rotational moment is 2N2sinθ+2μ2N2cO8θ=Fcosθ.

【001月 このつりあいにより、 2A′1 のときローラ2が移動可能となる。 [0012] 従って、Fの力では寄らず、Fを大きくすれば、きくな
る。 [0013] そこで、図6の状態になると、 これにつれて、Ni、N2も犬 θ>tan 1 2μm であれば、 元に戻らない。 [0014] μ ・μ〉1であれば、θが負になり移動は不可能で、
μm・μ2く1のとき、θがある値以下であれば、移動
できる。 [0015] μmは、感光体、現像ローラ、トナーによって決まるが
、現像ローラにゴムラバーや発泡体を使っているため、
μmは大きく一般に1以上で、ゴムや発泡体が撓むため
場合によっては10以上となることも起り得る。 [0016] 従って、片側接触を元に戻すにはガイド等にベアリング
等を用いてμ2を小さくし、かつ、ガイド等の位置を感
光体寄りにしてθを小さくすることが考えられる。しか
し、これは限られた条件であり、一般には、図6の状態
になってしまうと元の状態に戻らない。そして、この浮
いた状態では現像ローラが均一な圧力で感光体1に接触
せず、画像法は等が生じて画像品質が大幅に低下すると
いう問題があった。 [0017] 本発明は、上述した従来の問題を解消し、円筒状の第2
回転体の一端が第1回転体に対して浮く現象の発生を防
止することのできる回転体支持装置を提供することを目
的とする。 [0018] 【課題を解決するための手段】 この目的を達成する本発明の構成は次の如くである。 [0019] (1)第1回転体に対して円筒状に形成された第2回転
体を互いに接触した状態で支持する回転支持装置におい
て、前記第1回転体を位置固定で支持する第1支持部材
に対し、前記第2回転体を支持する第2支持部材が独立
して移動可能に載置されており、該第2支持部材に対し
て、第1回転体に加圧接触する方向へ作用を付勢する加
圧付勢手段と第2回転体の軸心方向に平行でかつ互いに
対向する方向に加圧力を付勢する対向付勢手段で加圧す
ることを特徴とする回転支持装置。 [00201 (2)第1回転体に対して円筒状に形成された第2回転
体を互いに接触した状態で支持する回転支持装置におい
て、前記第1回転体を位置固定で支持する第1支持部材
に対し、前記第2回転体を支持する第2支持部材が独立
して移動可能に載置されており、該第2支持部材に対し
て、第1回転体に加圧接触する方向へ作用を付勢する分
力と第2回転体の軸心方向に平行な方向に加圧力を付勢
する分力とを持つ複数の付勢手段で加圧し、該付勢手段
が第2回転体の軸心に平行な分力がつり合うように設定
したことを特徴とする回転体支持装置。 [0021]
This balance allows the roller 2 to move when 2A'1. [0012] Therefore, the force of F does not bias, but increasing F increases the bias. [0013] Therefore, when the state shown in FIG. 6 is reached, Ni and N2 will not return to their original state if θ>tan 1 2 μm. [0014] If μ ・μ〉1, θ becomes negative and movement is impossible,
When μm·μ2×1, movement is possible if θ is less than a certain value. [0015] μm is determined by the photoconductor, developing roller, and toner, but since the developing roller is made of rubber or foam,
μm is large and generally 1 or more, but may be 10 or more in some cases due to the bending of rubber or foam. [0016] Therefore, in order to restore the one-sided contact to its original state, it is conceivable to reduce μ2 by using a bearing or the like for the guide, and to reduce θ by moving the guide or the like closer to the photoreceptor. However, this is a limited condition, and generally, once the state shown in FIG. 6 is reached, the state will not return to its original state. In this floating state, the developing roller does not come into contact with the photoreceptor 1 with uniform pressure, causing problems in the imaging method, resulting in a significant drop in image quality. [0017] The present invention solves the above-mentioned conventional problems and provides a cylindrical second
It is an object of the present invention to provide a rotating body support device that can prevent the occurrence of a phenomenon in which one end of a rotating body floats with respect to a first rotating body. [0018]Means for Solving the Problems The structure of the present invention that achieves this object is as follows. [0019] (1) In a rotation support device that supports a second rotating body formed in a cylindrical shape with respect to a first rotating body while being in contact with each other, a first support that supports the first rotating body in a fixed position. A second support member that supports the second rotating body is placed movably independently on the member, and acts on the second support member in a direction that pressurizes the second rotating body into contact with the first rotating body. A rotation support device characterized in that pressure is applied by a pressure urging means for urging the second rotating body and an opposing urging means for applying pressure in directions parallel to the axial center of the second rotating body and facing each other. [00201 (2) In a rotation support device that supports a second rotating body formed in a cylindrical shape with respect to a first rotating body while being in contact with each other, a first support member that supports the first rotating body in a fixed position. On the other hand, a second support member that supports the second rotating body is placed so as to be movable independently, and acts on the second supporting member in a direction in which it comes into pressure contact with the first rotating body. Pressure is applied by a plurality of biasing means having a component force for biasing and a component force for biasing the pressing force in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the second rotating body, and the biasing means is applied to the axis of the second rotating body. A rotating body support device characterized by being set so that component forces parallel to the center are balanced. [0021]

【作用】[Effect]

上記(1)の構成によれば、第2回転体を支持する第2
支持部材が、第1支持部材に独立して移動可能に載置さ
れているので、第2回転体が片側接触になる支点がなく
なる。万一片側接触の状態になったとしても軸心方向の
対向付勢手段によって速やかに第1回転体に全幅にわた
って接触する状態に戻すことができる。 [0022] また、上記(2)の構成によれば、付勢手段の数を半減
することができ、低コストで第2回転体を備えたユニッ
ト交換も容易になる。 [0023]
According to the configuration (1) above, the second
Since the support member is placed movably independently on the first support member, there is no fulcrum with which the second rotating body makes one-sided contact. Even if it should come into contact with one side, it can be quickly returned to the state where it contacts the first rotating body over its entire width by the opposing biasing means in the axial direction. [0022] Furthermore, according to the configuration (2) above, the number of biasing means can be halved, and the unit including the second rotating body can be easily replaced at low cost. [0023]

【実施例】【Example】

図1は、本発明の一実施例を示す平面図である。 [0024] 図1において、符号1は第1回転体としての感光体ドラ
ム、2は感光体ドラム1に接触する第2回転体としての
現像ローラである。感光体ドラム1は、その軸1aが軸
受3を介して機枠4として構成された第1支持部材に装
着され、感光体ドラム1は機枠4に位置固定で支持され
ている。 [0025] 他方、上記現像ローラ2は現像装置6のケーシング7と
して構成された第2支持部材に支持されている。このケ
ーシング7は、図2に示すように、機枠4に装動できな
いが、感光体ドラム1へ加圧方向A及び現像ローラ2の
軸心方向Bには移動可能となっている。 [0026] また、符号5は感光体ドラム1の軸1aに固定された歯
車、符号9は現像ローラ2に駆動を伝達する歯車であり
、歯車9は機枠4に軸受10を介してその軸心方向へ移
動可能な歯車軸9aに固定されている。そして、歯車9
の回転は、オルダムm手またはユニーバーサルジヨイン
ト等からなるジヨイント11を介して現像ローラ2の軸
2aに伝達される。なお、現像ローラ2の軸2aはケー
シング7に軸受12を介して回転可能に装着されている
。 [0027] かく構成の支持装置には、図1の右方において、機枠4
とケーシング7の間には加圧スプリング13として構成
された加圧付勢手段が嵌装され、加圧スプリング13は
現像ローラ2がその全幅にわたって感光体ドラム1に当
接される方向へ押圧している。また、現像ローラ2には
その軸2aが、その軸心方向において互いに対向する方
向から付勢するスプリング14.15として構成された
対向付勢手段によって押圧されている。この場合、スプ
リング14は機枠4と現像ローラ軸2aの間にスプリン
グ15は機枠4とジヨイント10の間に夫々設けられて
いる。 [002,8] なお、軸心方向へ付勢する対向手段のスプリング14.
15は、その加圧点が上記の如く現像ローラ2の軸2a
そのものにかけることが望ましいが、現像ローラ2を支
持しているケーシング7にかけてもよい。すなわち、ス
プリング14゜15は現像ローラ2に直接でも間接であ
ってもローラ軸心と平行な方向の加圧であればよい。た
だし、加圧付勢手段である加圧スプリング13の加圧点
とは離す必要がある。具体的に説明すると、図1に示す
ように現像装置6の重心をGとするとスプリング14.
15は加圧スプリング13から離れた重心Gと感光体ド
ラム1の間で加圧することが必要である。これは、現像
装置6がコロ8上に載置されているだけであるため、現
像装置6が重心Gを中心に回転するものと考えるとスプ
リング14.15が重心よりも加圧スプリング13に近
い位置で押したのでは、図6に示す不具合を助長しかね
ないからである。 [0029] かく構成された回転体支持装置は、現像ローラ2が感光
体ドラム1に対し片側接触する力が働いても、寄り方向
により、スプリング14或いはスプリング15の弾性作
用によって寄りが生じないように押さえられる。従って
、従来の如く、現像装置6のガイド部材やストッパが不
要になる。そして、これらの部材がなくなったことで、
片側接触の支点がなくなり、図6に示した現象が確実に
防止できる。また、万が一1片側接触が起ったとしても
スプリングによる作用によって速やかに正常な状態に戻
される。 [00301 従来例を図7でモデル化したように、本発明をモデル化
すると、図3に示すように、D点の支点がなくなるので
、現像ローラ2は力Fによって直ちに元の状態に戻る。 かくして、本発明に係る回転体支持装置では第2回転体
の片側接触が防止できる。 [0031] 図4は、本発明の別の実施例を示す平面図である。 [0032] 図4において、図1と同一部材には同一符号を付してい
る。本実施例では、現像装置6のケーシング7の両側に
おいて、機枠4との間に付勢手段としての押圧スプリン
グ23.24が嵌装されている。この押圧スプリング2
3.24は、現像ローラ2を感光体ドラム1に加圧する
分力Fi、F2と、現像ローラ2の軸心と平行な分力F
3.F4とが得られるように、それぞれ加圧方向を傾け
て設けられている。そして、現像ローラ2の軸心方向と
平行な分力F3.F4はつり合うようにスプリング力お
よび嵌装方向が適宜設定されている。 [0033] かく構成された回転体支持装置は、現像ローラ2が感光
体ドラム1に対し片側接触する力が働いても、押圧スプ
リング、24の分力F3.F4はつり合うように設定さ
れており、その分力F3.F4によって寄りが生じない
ように押さえられる。従って、従来の如く、現像装置6
のガイド部材やストッパが不要になり、これらの部材が
なくなったことで、片側接触の支点がなくすことができ
る。また、万が一1片側接触が起ったとしても押圧スプ
リング23.24による作用によって速やかに正常な状
態に戻される。 [0034] かくして、2個の押圧スプリング23.24によって現
像ローラ2の片側接触を防止でき、良好な前面接触が得
られる。しかも、図1に示す実施例と比べ、スプリング
数が半減して低コストになり、さらに現像装置6の交換
等で機械本体から着脱するときにスプリングは邪魔にな
り、これを解除するが、スプリング数が少ないので手間
も半減する。 [0035] 図5は、図4に示す実施例の変形例であり、本例では押
圧スプリング23,24の代わりに引張スプリング33
.34が設けられている。この引張スプリング33.3
4は、感光体ドラム1の軸1の両側に設けたコロ31と
現像ローラ2の軸2aの両側に設けたコロ32の間でそ
れぞれ係留されている。この引張スプリング33.34
は、現像ローラ2を感光体ドラム1に加圧する分力F5
.F6と、現像ローラ2の軸心と平行な分力F7.Fs
とが得られるように、それぞれ加圧方向を傾けて設けら
れている。そして、現像ローラ2の軸心方向と平行な分
力F7F8はつり合うように、スプリング力及び係留方
向が適宜設定されている。 [0036] かく構成の回転体支持装置は現像ローラ2を直接感光体
ドラム1に分力F7゜F8で加圧するので、理想的な平
行状態となり、加圧力が均一分布となる。また分力F7
.F8は対向せず、外側へ向くようにしたが、軸心と平
行な分力はつりあっていれば、内側と外側のどちらでも
よい。 [0037] かくして、本例においても前記実施例同様、片側接触す
ることなく、現像ローラ2をその前面にわたって均一に
感光体ドラム1に接触させることができる。 [0038]
FIG. 1 is a plan view showing one embodiment of the present invention. [0024] In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 indicates a photosensitive drum as a first rotating body, and 2 indicates a developing roller as a second rotating body that contacts the photosensitive drum 1. The shaft 1a of the photosensitive drum 1 is attached to a first support member configured as a machine frame 4 via a bearing 3, and the photosensitive drum 1 is supported by the machine frame 4 in a fixed position. [0025] On the other hand, the developing roller 2 is supported by a second support member configured as a casing 7 of the developing device 6. As shown in FIG. 2, the casing 7 cannot be mounted on the machine frame 4, but is movable in the pressing direction A toward the photosensitive drum 1 and in the axial direction B of the developing roller 2. [0026] Also, reference numeral 5 is a gear fixed to the shaft 1a of the photosensitive drum 1, and reference numeral 9 is a gear that transmits drive to the developing roller 2. The gear 9 is connected to the machine frame 4 via a bearing 10 to the shaft It is fixed to a gear shaft 9a that is movable in the center direction. And gear 9
The rotation is transmitted to the shaft 2a of the developing roller 2 via a joint 11 made of an Oldham's hand or a universal joint. Note that the shaft 2a of the developing roller 2 is rotatably mounted on the casing 7 via a bearing 12. [0027] The support device configured as described above includes a machine frame 4 on the right side of FIG.
A pressure biasing means configured as a pressure spring 13 is fitted between the developing roller 2 and the casing 7, and the pressure spring 13 presses the developing roller 2 in a direction such that it comes into contact with the photosensitive drum 1 over its entire width. ing. Further, the shaft 2a of the developing roller 2 is pressed by opposing biasing means configured as springs 14, 15 that bias from mutually opposing directions in the axial direction of the developing roller 2. In this case, the spring 14 is provided between the machine frame 4 and the developing roller shaft 2a, and the spring 15 is provided between the machine frame 4 and the joint 10, respectively. [002,8] Note that the spring 14. of the opposing means biases in the axial direction.
15, the pressure point is the shaft 2a of the developing roller 2 as described above.
Although it is preferable to apply it to the developing roller 2, it is also possible to apply it to the casing 7 that supports the developing roller 2. That is, the springs 14 and 15 may press the developing roller 2 directly or indirectly as long as it applies pressure in a direction parallel to the roller axis. However, it is necessary to separate it from the pressurizing point of the pressurizing spring 13, which is the pressurizing means. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, if the center of gravity of the developing device 6 is G, then the spring 14.
15 needs to be pressurized between the center of gravity G, which is separate from the pressure spring 13, and the photosensitive drum 1. This is because the developing device 6 is only placed on the roller 8, so if we consider that the developing device 6 rotates around the center of gravity G, the springs 14 and 15 are closer to the pressure spring 13 than the center of gravity. This is because if the button is pressed at a certain position, the problem shown in FIG. 6 may be exacerbated. [0029] The rotating body support device configured in this manner is such that even if a force is applied that causes the developing roller 2 to come into contact with the photosensitive drum 1 on one side, the elastic action of the spring 14 or the spring 15 will not cause deviation depending on the direction of deviation. be held down by Therefore, the guide member and stopper of the developing device 6, which are conventional, are not required. And now that these parts are gone,
There is no fulcrum for one-sided contact, and the phenomenon shown in FIG. 6 can be reliably prevented. Furthermore, even if one-sided contact should occur, the action of the spring will quickly restore the normal state. [00301] When the present invention is modeled as the conventional example is modeled in FIG. 7, the fulcrum at point D disappears as shown in FIG. 3, so the developing roller 2 immediately returns to its original state by the force F. Thus, the rotating body support device according to the present invention can prevent the second rotating body from coming into contact with one side. [0031] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing another embodiment of the present invention. [0032] In FIG. 4, the same members as in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals. In this embodiment, pressing springs 23 and 24 as urging means are fitted between the casing 7 of the developing device 6 and the machine frame 4 on both sides. This pressing spring 2
3.24 is the component force Fi, F2 that presses the developing roller 2 against the photoreceptor drum 1, and the component force F parallel to the axis of the developing roller 2.
3. They are provided with their respective pressurizing directions inclined so that F4 can be obtained. Then, a component force F3 parallel to the axial direction of the developing roller 2 is applied. The spring force and fitting direction of F4 are appropriately set so as to be balanced. [0033] The rotating body support device configured in this manner is such that even if a force is applied that causes the developing roller 2 to contact the photosensitive drum 1 on one side, the component force F3 of the pressing spring 24 is applied. F4 is set to balance, and the corresponding force F3. It is held down by F4 to prevent deviation. Therefore, as in the conventional case, the developing device 6
This eliminates the need for guide members and stoppers, and by eliminating these members, it is possible to eliminate the fulcrum for one-sided contact. Furthermore, even if one-sided contact should occur, the normal state is quickly restored by the action of the pressing springs 23 and 24. [0034] Thus, the two pressing springs 23 and 24 can prevent the developing roller 2 from coming into contact with one side, and good front contact can be obtained. Moreover, compared to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the number of springs is reduced by half, resulting in lower costs.Furthermore, the springs get in the way when the developing device 6 is removed from the main body of the machine in order to replace it, etc.; Since there are fewer, the effort is halved. [0035] FIG. 5 is a modification of the embodiment shown in FIG.
.. 34 are provided. This tension spring 33.3
4 are respectively anchored between rollers 31 provided on both sides of the shaft 1 of the photosensitive drum 1 and rollers 32 provided on both sides of the shaft 2a of the developing roller 2. This tension spring 33.34
is the component force F5 that presses the developing roller 2 against the photosensitive drum 1
.. F6, and a component force F7 parallel to the axis of the developing roller 2. Fs
The pressurizing direction is tilted so as to obtain the following. The spring force and the mooring direction are appropriately set so that the component forces F7F8 parallel to the axial direction of the developing roller 2 are balanced. [0036] Since the rotating body support device having the above structure directly presses the developing roller 2 against the photosensitive drum 1 with a component force of F7°F8, an ideal parallel state is achieved and the pressing force is uniformly distributed. Also component force F7
.. Although F8 was made to face outward rather than facing each other, it may be either inward or outward as long as the component forces parallel to the axis are balanced. [0037] Thus, in this example as well, as in the previous example, the developing roller 2 can be brought into uniform contact with the photoreceptor drum 1 over its front surface without contacting on one side. [0038]

【発明の効果】【Effect of the invention】

上記構成によれば、本発明では第2回転体を支持する第
2支持部材が、第1支持部材に独立して移動可能に載置
されているので、第2回転体が片側接触になる支点がな
くなり、加圧付勢手段で常に第2支持部材が第1支持部
材に接触した状態にできる。また、万一片側接触の状態
になったとしても軸心方向の対向付勢手段によって速や
かに第1回転体に対し全幅にわたって接触する状態に戻
すことができる。さらに、ガイドやストッパも不用とな
り、構成も簡単である。 [0039] さらにまた、本発明の第2の発明では第1の発明と同様
の効果が得られるだけでなく、付勢手段の数を半減する
ことができ、低コストで第2回転体を備えたユニット交
換も容易になる。
According to the above configuration, in the present invention, the second support member that supports the second rotating body is placed movably independently on the first supporting member, so that the second rotating body contacts the fulcrum on one side. Therefore, the second support member can be kept in contact with the first support member at all times by the pressurizing means. Further, even if the contact occurs on one side, the opposing biasing means in the axial direction can quickly return the contact to the first rotating body over the entire width. Furthermore, guides and stoppers are not required, and the configuration is simple. [0039]Furthermore, the second invention of the present invention not only provides the same effects as the first invention, but also allows the number of biasing means to be halved, and the second rotating body can be provided at low cost. It also makes it easier to replace units.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of the drawing]

【図1】 図1は、本発明の一実施例を示す平面図である。[Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing one embodiment of the present invention.

【図2】 図2は、図1の側面図である。[Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of FIG. 1.

【図3】 図3は、本発明のモデル化した説明図である。[Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a modeled explanatory diagram of the present invention.

【図4】 図4は、本発明の別の実施例を示す平面図である。[Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing another embodiment of the invention.

【図5】 図5は、図4に示す実施例の変形例である。[Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a modification of the embodiment shown in FIG.

【図6】 図6は、従来の支持装置の説明図である。[Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a conventional support device.

【図7】 図7は、片側接触した状態をモデル化した説明図である
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram modeling a state in which one side is in contact.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 感光体ドラム 2 現像ローラ 4 機枠 7 ケーシング 加圧スプリング 14゜ スプリング 23゜ 押圧スプリング 33゜ 引張スプリング 1 Photoreceptor drum 2 Developing roller 4 Machine frame 7 Casing pressure spring 14° spring 23° pressure spring 33° tension spring

【書類芯】[Document core]

【図1】 図面[Figure 1] drawing

【図4】[Figure 4]

【図5】[Figure 5]

【図6】[Figure 6]

Claims (2)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】第1回転体に対して円筒状に形成された第
2回転体を互いに接触した状態で支持する回転支持装置
において、前記第1回転体を位置固定で支持する第1支
持部材に対し、前記第2回転体を支持する第2支持部材
が独立して移動可能に載置されており、該第2支持部材
に対して、第1回転体に加圧接触する方向へ作用を付勢
する加圧付勢手段と第2回転体の軸心方向に平行でかつ
互いに対向する方向に加圧力を付勢する対向付勢手段で
加圧することを特徴とする回転支持装置。
1. A rotation support device that supports a second rotating body formed in a cylindrical shape with respect to a first rotating body while being in contact with each other, a first supporting member that supports the first rotating body in a fixed position. On the other hand, a second support member that supports the second rotating body is placed so as to be movable independently, and acts on the second supporting member in a direction in which it comes into pressure contact with the first rotating body. A rotation support device characterized in that pressure is applied by a pressure urging means that applies pressure and an opposing urging means that applies pressure in directions parallel to the axial center of the second rotating body and opposite to each other.
【請求項2】第1回転体に対して円筒状に形成された第
2回転体を互いに接触した状態で支持する回転支持装置
において、前記第1回転体を位置固定で支持する第1支
持部材に対し、前記第2回転体を支持する第2支持部材
が独立して移動可能に載置されており、該第2支持部材
に対して、第1回転体に加圧接触する方向へ作用を付勢
する分力と第2回転体の軸心方向に平行な方向に加圧力
を付勢する分力とを持つ複数の付勢手段で加圧し、該付
勢手段が第2回転体の軸心に平行な分力がつり合うよう
に設定したことを特徴とする回転体支持装置。
2. A rotation support device that supports a second rotating body formed in a cylindrical shape with respect to a first rotating body while being in contact with each other, a first support member that supports the first rotating body in a fixed position. On the other hand, a second support member that supports the second rotating body is placed so as to be movable independently, and acts on the second supporting member in a direction in which it comes into pressure contact with the first rotating body. Pressure is applied by a plurality of biasing means having a component force for biasing and a component force for biasing the pressing force in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the second rotating body, and the biasing means is applied to the axis of the second rotating body. A rotating body support device characterized by being set so that component forces parallel to the center are balanced.
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