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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 1994
Filed:
Apr. 09, 1993
Yoshinori Ohtsuka, Yamatokoriyama, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
The process kit is mounted on the apparatus main body from above. By the support frame, the photosensitive drum, main charger and cleaning unit are integrally supported to compose the process kit. At both ends of the support frame, handle members made of flexible resin or metal are provided. The handle members are furnished with fixing pawls for fixing the process kit to the mounting position of the apparatus main body by engaging with the fixing recesses provided at the apparatus main body side. When the process kit is lifted, since the both ends are securely supported and are kept in balance by both hands, the support state of the process kit may be always stable. Whether the process kit is installed securely in the mounting position may be judged easily. That is, any user without professional knowledge can accurately and easily install the process kit.