Patent ID: 8837980
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a developing cartridge including a developing roller configured to develop an electrostatic latent image formed on a photosensitive member, and a developer accommodating portion configured to accommodate developer to be supplied to said developing roller; a main assembly; and a supporting member movable between an inside position which is inside said main assembly and in which said supporting member demountably supports said developing cartridge and an outside position outside said main assembly, wherein said supporting member includes a contacting and spacing member configured to take a contacting position for contacting said developing roller to said photosensitive member and a spacing position for spacing said developing roller from said photosensitive member, and wherein said contacting and spacing member includes a driving force receiving portion configured to receive a driving force for moving said contacting and spacing member between the contacting position and the spacing position.