Patent ID: 7813666
Filing Date: 2010-10-12
Classification: G03G,H01R

Abstract:
1. A process unit comprising: a first casing having a photoconductor on which an electrostatic latent image can be formed; and a developing cartridge having a developer carrier configured to carry a developer to develop the electrostatic latent image, the developing cartridge being detachably mountable to the first casing, wherein the first casing includes: a first accommodating section configured to accommodate the developing cartridge so that the developer carrier is confronted with the photoconductor in a first direction, the first accommodating section having an engagement portion, and wherein the developing cartridge includes: an electrode which enters the engagement portion in a second direction intersecting the first direction to be engaged with and fixed to the engagement portion when the developing cartridge is accommodated in the first accommodating section, and which is configured to input a bias to the developer carrier; a second casing which supports the developer carrier, and which is movable relative to the electrode in the first direction when the developing cartridge is accommodated in the first accommodating section; and a joint member which joins the electrode to the second casing, and which urges the electrode toward the engagement portion when the developing cartridge is accommodated in the first accommodating section.