Patent ID: 8644730
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A process cartridge comprising: a drum cartridge configured to hold a photosensitive drum; a developing cartridge, which is configured to hold a developing roller at a first end portion thereof, and which is configured to be detachably mounted to the drum cartridge; a lock member, which is provided to the drum cartridge, and which is configured to displace between: an operation member configured to displace the lock member from the lock position to the lock release position; and a lifting member configured to lift a second end portion opposite to the first end portion of the developing cartridge from the drum cartridge as the lock member is displaced from the lock position to the lock release position, wherein the developing cartridge comprises: wherein the drum cartridge comprises a drum-side holding part that extends in parallel with the developing-side holding part while being opposed to the developing-side holding part in the lifting direction when the developing cartridge is mounted to the drum cartridge.