Lubricant applying unit, a process cartridge including the...

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2007-01-22

2010-11-09

Gray, David M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Cleaning of imaging surface

Including lubricant

C399S343000, C399S347000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07831189

ABSTRACT:
A lubricant applying unit, included in a process cartridge provided in an image forming apparatus, includes a solid lubricant, a lubricant supporting unit to support the solid lubricant, a lubricant holder to accommodate the solid lubricant supported by the lubricant supporting unit, a pressing mechanism located between the lubricant supporting unit and the lubricant holder and designed to press the solid lubricant against a lubricant applying member, and a frictional resistance reducing member to reduce a frictional resistance produced at sliding contact portions between the lubricant supporting unit and internal surfaces of the lubricant holder.

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