Patent ID: 7212769
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A process cartridge, comprising: a frame including a first side wall, a second side wall and a bottom wall; an image carrying member provided in a rear portion of the process cartridge, the image carrying member being supported by and extending between the first side wall and the second side wall in a manner that permits the image carrying member to rotate, and the image carrying member projecting, at least in part, beyond a bottom surface of the bottom wall; a guide member extending between the first side wall and the second side wall, the guide member forming part of the bottom wall; a first opening in the bottom wall extending from the first side wall to the second side wall and provided between a front portion of the bottom wall and the guide member; and a second opening in the bottom wall extending from the first side wall to the second side wall and provided between the guide member and the image carrying member.