Process cartridge, electrophotographic image forming apparatus, and electrophotographic photosensitive drum unit
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United States of America Patent
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Jan 23, 2018
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Mar 10, 2017
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Dec 22, 2006
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Abstract
A drum unit includes a photosensitive drum having an axis L1, a drum flange provided at an end of the photosensitive drum, and a coupling member having an axis L2. The coupling member includes (i) a first end portion connected to the drum flange, (ii) a second end portion including at least one projection, and (iii) a connecting portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion. The coupling member is movable between (i) a first position in which a tip of the at least one projection is a first distance away from the photosensitive drum as measured in the direction of the axis L1 and (ii) a second position in which the tip of the at least one projection is a second distance away from the photosensitive drum as measured in the direction of the axis L1.
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- 2017 Application Filing Year
- G03G Class
- 2629 Applications Filed
- 2246 Patents Issued To-Date
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- 21 Citation Count
- G03G Class
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