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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 1999
Filed:
Apr. 25, 1996
Toshiyuki Karakama, Tokyo, JP;
Isao Ikemoto, Kawasaki, JP;
Yoshikazu Sasago, Tokyo, JP;
Haruhisa Oshida, Hatogaya, JP;
Shinya Noda, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A process cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an image forming apparatus includes a drum frame for supporting an electrophotographic photosensitive drum; a developing frame mounted to a developing roller for developing a latent image formed on the electrophotographic photosensitive drum; a toner frame having a toner accommodating portion for accommodating a toner to be used by the developing roller, wherein the toner frame is provided with a coupling member for swingably coupling with the drum frame, and is provided with a grip for gripping the process cartridge.