Process cartridge and electrophotographic apparatus having electrical connection
US8582999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/1867
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process cartridge includes an image carrier unit which is equipped with an image carrier, on which an electrostatic latent image is formed, and a developer supply unit which supplies developer to the image carrier unit 11. The image carrier unit and the developer supply unit are configured to be attached and detached with respect to an apparatus main body in which the units are accommodated. Electrical contacts are provided to form electrical connection between the image carrier unit 11 and the developer supply unit 9 in a mounted state in the apparatus main body.
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