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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 14, 2021
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2019
Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp., Tokyo, JP;
FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Provided is an image forming unit contained in a flexible bag and held to allow a cushion member to absorb shock. The image forming unit includes: an image carrier on which an electrostatic latent image is formed; a developing device including a developing unit that is configured to develop the electrostatic latent image by turning around a turning center and coming into contact with the image carrier; and a developer accommodating portion that accommodates a developer for use in the developing device. The image forming unit also includes a restricting portion that is provided on an outermost portion of the developing device to come into contact with the cushion material so that rotation of the developing device is restricted.