Patent ID: 9058018
Filing Date: 2015-06-16
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A process cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an image forming apparatus, said process cartridge comprising: a first unit provided with an image bearing member; and a second unit that (i) is provided with a developer carrying member for carrying a developer and (ii) is connected with said first unit so as to be movable between a contact position, in which said developer carrying member is contacted with said image bearing member, and a spacing position, in which said developer carrying member is spaced from said image bearing member, said second unit including a contact portion for electrically connecting to a main assembly electrical contact provided in the main assembly of the image forming apparatus to apply a voltage to said process cartridge, and a recess or opening which the main assembly electrical contact enters, wherein, when said second unit is in the contact position, the main assembly electrical contact contacts said contact portion of said second unit without entering said recess or said opening, and wherein, when said second unit is in the spacing position, the main assembly electrical contact enters said recess or said opening.