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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2016
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2015
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A process cartridge includes a force receiving member that is provided movably relative to a developing frame. The force receiving member includes a spacing force receiving portion configured to receive a spacing force for moving a developing roller when the force receiving member is in a projected position, and a retracting force receiving portion configured to receive a retracting force for moving the force receiving member toward a retracted position when the force receiving member is in the projected position. The retracting force receiving portion has a surface slanted with respect to the direction in which the spacing force receiving portion is capable of receiving the spacing force.