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Process cartridge

US8095036B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2009
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/1861
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A member for performing separation holding of a developing roller of a process cartridge is provided at a position opposite from a photosensitive drum with respect to a swing center. A detachably mountable protective cover is mounted to the process cartridge and a projection of the protective cover is inserted between the photosensitive drum and a developing device frame which supports the developing roller. The projection of the protective cover is inserted in a non-contact state with the photosensitive drum and the developing device frame.

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