Patent ID: 7796915
Filing Date: 2010-09-14
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A developer cartridge, comprising: a frame including a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall extending substantially in a length direction; a developer housing section configured to accomodate a developer, the developer housing section extending from the first side wall to the second side wall in a width direction substantially perpendicular to the length direction; a developer supplying section configured to supply the developer to a photosensitive member, the developer supplying section extending from the first side wall to the second side wall in the width direction and housing a developer carrying member, the developer carrying member including a developer carrying member shaft and a developer carrying member body supported on the developer carrying member shaft, the developer carrying member shaft extending in the width direction and being rotatably supported by the first side wall and the second side wall; a developer electrode configured to electrically be connected with the developer carrying member, at least a portion of the developer electrode disposed at the first side wall; and an input gear configured to supply a driving force for rotating the developer carrying member, the input gear being rotatably supported at the first side wall, wherein: