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Developing frame and process cartridge

US7127192B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2004
Grant dateOct 24, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0817
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A developing frame which can improve a sealing property for developer at the end portion of a developing roller. The developing frame has a first frame member having a developer supplying opening provided to supply a developer from a developer containing portion containing the developer to a developing area, a second frame member joined to the first frame member by molten resin, an attachment portion, a seal member for preventing the developer from leaking from the lengthwise end portion of the developing roller being attached to the attachment portion, and a resin reservoir depressed from the joint surface of the first frame member and the second frame member toward the attachment portion, and in which the molten resin is stored.

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