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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2024
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Takahito Ueno, Mishima, JP;
Shigeo Miyabe, Numazu, JP;
Masanari Morioka, Numazu, JP;
Masato Hisano, Susono, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A cartridge includes a photosensitive drum having a rotational axis about which the photosensitive drum is rotatable. The cartridge also includes a developing roller having a rotational axis about which the developing roller is rotatable. A developing frame rotatably supports the developing roller. A drum flange is connected to an end of the photosensitive drum, with the drum flange including an inner surface facing the rotational axis of the photosensitive drum and a hollow portion inside of the drum flange. A casing including a bearing member rotatably supports the photosensitive drum.