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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 24, 2016
Filed:
May. 23, 2013
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A process cartridge detachable from an image forming apparatus main body which includes an image bearing member, a developer bearing member, a developing frame member to support the developer bearing member and is able to assume an abutting state and a separating state, a force receiving portion configured to allow the developing frame member to enter the separating state by being pressed by a pressing portion where the force receiving portion includes a first portion to abut on the pressing portion and to extend along the inserting direction of the process cartridge, and a second portion provided on each of an upstream and downstream side of the first portion in the inserting direction.