Patent ID: 7720412
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A process cartridge detachably mountable to an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, the process cartridge comprising: a photosensitive member unit including an electrophotographic photosensitive member and a fixed portion; a developing unit movable relatively with respect to the photosensitive member unit, and including a developing roller developing an electrostatic latent image formed on the electrophotographic photosensitive member; a charging member charging the electrophotographic photosensitive member; and a separation member movable between a first position to separate the charging member from the electrophotographic photosensitive member and a second position to abut the charging member on the electrophotographic photosensitive member, wherein the separation member includes an engaging portion releasably engaging with the fixed portion to position the separation member in the first position and a force receiving portion receiving a force from the developing unit for releasing an engagement between the fixed portion and the engaging portion to move the separation member to the second position when the developing unit is moved relatively with respect to the photosensitive member unit.