Patent ID: 6070029
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A coupling member for coupling a first frame and a second frame of a process cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, said process cartridge including the first frame having an electrophotographic photosensitive member and a photosensitive member mounting portion for mounting said electrophotographic photosensitive member, the second frame having a developing means for developing a latent image formed on said electrophotographic photosensitive member and a developing means mounting portion for mounting said developing means, said coupling member comprising:a connecting portion for rotatably coupling said first frame and second frame;a spring mounting portion for mounting a spring for applying elastic force to said first frame and second frame; anda coupling member locking portion for locking said coupling member to said second frame.