Patent ID: 7599640
Filing Date: 2009-10-06
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A developer cartridge for use with an image forming unit, the developer cartridge comprising: a developer carrier; an input gear rotatable about a rotating axis, the input gear communicating with the developer carrier; an electrode member being electrically connected with the developer carrier, the electrode member including a first contact where the electrode member contacts a power supply member provided in the image forming unit; and a supported member that includes a second contact where the supported member is supported by a supporting member provided in the image forming unit, wherein an imaginary plane is formed orthogonal to the rotating axis of the input gear, the imaginary plane including projections of the input gear, the electrode member, and the supported member, and wherein an imaginary line connects the first contact and the second contact on the imaginary plane, and the imaginary line passes the input gear on the imaginary plane where the input gear is located between the first contact and second contact on the imaginary plane.