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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2007
Shinichi Nishida, Mishima, JP;
Kazunari Hagiwara, Numazu, JP;
Yasushi Shimizu, Suntoh-gun, JP;
Katsunori Yokoyama, Susono, JP;
Naoto Kichijima, Imizu, JP;
Hirokazu Usami, Suntoh-gun, JP;
Shinichi Nishida, Mishima, JP;
Kazunari Hagiwara, Numazu, JP;
Yasushi Shimizu, Suntoh-gun, JP;
Katsunori Yokoyama, Susono, JP;
Naoto Kichijima, Imizu, JP;
Hirokazu Usami, Suntoh-gun, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A sheet-shaped regulation member is supported by a supporting unit with an elastic force occurring by bending a sheet-shaped regulation member in the longitudinal direction thereof, and a force received as a result of being pressed by a developing roller. Thus, direct contact can be securely made onto a developer bearing member, and a regulation member can be provided which enables easily attaching thereof to the supporting member, as well as enabling a developing apparatus, processing cartridge, and image forming apparatus, to be reduced in size.