Cartridge capable of being inserted in an apparatus main body of an image forming apparatus
US9996052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/1885
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cartridge that can be inserted in an apparatus main body of an image forming apparatus by moving along an axial direction of an image bearing member includes the image bearing member, a frame configured to support the image bearing member, a storage member configured to store therein information on the cartridge, and include an electrical contact, and a first pressed section and a second pressed portion configured to be pressed by the apparatus main body. The electrical contact is disposed between the first pressed section and the second pressed section, and is configured to be in contact with the main body contact on a lower side in a state where the cartridge is attached to the apparatus main body.
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