Process unit including first and second resin materials and image forming apparatus
US12038717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/166
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cartridge for an image forming apparatus includes: a process unit to be used to form an image; a first member including a first resin material; a second member including a second resin material having higher flame retardant capability than the first resin material; and an electrode member including a contact section configured to be supplied with power from an apparatus main body of the image forming apparatus. The electrode member is configured to electrically connect the apparatus main body to the process unit. The second resin material of the second member has a greater density than the first resin material of the first member. The contact section is located in the vicinity of the first and second members and is closer to the second member than to the first member.
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