Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-03
2006-01-03
Lee, Susan (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Modular or displaceable
C399S113000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06983114
ABSTRACT:
A process cartridge detachably attachable to a main body of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes an electrophotographic photosensitive drum, a developing roller developing an electrostatic latent image on the drum, a movable drum shutter for protecting the drum, a first frame body rotatably supporting the drum, a second frame body swingably coupled to the first frame body and rotatably supporting the developing roller, an optical path provided between the first frame body and the second frame body for passing light from the main body to the drum, and supporting portions swingably supporting the drum shutter provided on one end and on the other end in the longitudinal direction of the first frame body, the supporting portions being disposed between the first frame body and the second frame body and on the outside of the optical path in the longitudinal direction.
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