Cartridge and electrophotographic image forming apparatus using the same
US9323213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/1878
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cartridge that is attached to or detached from a main body of an image forming apparatus, including: a memory unit that includes a contact portion via which the cartridge is connected to the main body and that is connected to the main body to transmit information of the cartridge to the main body; and a moving member on which the contact portion is mounted, wherein the moving unit is moved to a second position where the contact portion is protruded out of the cartridge in order to be connected to a connection portion provided in the main body and a first position that is hidden inside the cartridge.
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