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Process cartridge having a driving force receiver

US9488958B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2015
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G21/186
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a process cartridge, which comprises a process cartridge housing, a photosensitive member, a driving force receiving opening, a retractable mechanism and a control mechanism, wherein the photosensitive member is arranged inside the process cartridge housing; the driving force receiving opening is connected with the photosensitive member and provides a driving force for the photosensitive member; the retractable mechanism allows the driving force receiving opening to extend or retract in the axial direction of the photosensitive member; and the control mechanism controls the extension and retraction of the retractable mechanism.

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