Patent ID: 7142795
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A process unit comprising: an image carrier unit configured to mount an image carrier, which carries an electrostatic latent image, onto a casing; a first image carrier unit holder cover configured to hold a first side surface portion of the image carrier unit; a second image carrier unit holder cover configured to hold a second side surface portion of the image carrier unit; a developer unit configured to mount a developer roller, which develops the electrostatic latent image, onto the casing; a first developer unit holder cover configured to hold a first side surface portion of the developer unit; a second developer unit holder cover configured to hold a second side surface portion of the developer unit; first and second projecting members arranged at the first and second image carrier unit holder covers, respectively; first and second recess portions formed in the first and second developer unit holder covers, respectively, wherein the first projecting member is engaged with the first recess portion and the second projecting member is engaged with the second recess portion by moving the projecting members with respect to the recess portions along a longitudinal direction of the image carrier unit and the developer unit; and at least one fixation tool configured to fix at least one of: the first projecting member to the first recess portion, and the second projecting member to the second recess portion.