›1.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the ca…+13
A developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1; anda coupling member having a longitudinal axis L2 and having (i) a rotational force transmitting portion for transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller, (ii) a rotational force receiving portion, and (iii) a connecting portion that connects the rotational force receiving portion to the rotational force transmitting portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between (i) a first position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is substantially parallel to and offset from the axis L1 of the developer roller so that the axis L2 does not pass through the developer roller, (ii) a second position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position, (iii) and a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in a direction opposite to the direction the coupling member is inclined when in the second position.
›2.↳ 1A developing cartridge according to claim 1, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.d2+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 1, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.
›3.↳ 2A developing cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling member…d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 2, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›4.↳ 1A developing cartridge according to claim 1, wherein, when the coupling member is in the second position or the third position, the axis L2 of the cou…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 1, wherein, when the coupling member is in the second position or the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›5.↳ 1A developing cartridge according to claim 1, wherein an angle at which the axis L2 is inclined when the coupling member is in the second position is d…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 1, wherein an angle at which the axis L2 is inclined when the coupling member is in the second position is different than the angle at which the axis L2 is inclined when the coupling member is in the third position.
›6.↳ 1A developing cartridge according claim 1, wherein the rotational force receiving portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to th…d2+5
A developing cartridge according claim 1, wherein the rotational force receiving portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and exactly two projections extending from the surface at diametrically opposed positions.
›7.↳ 6A developing cartridge according to claim 6, wherein each projection has a tip defined by at least one slanted surface.d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 6, wherein each projection has a tip defined by at least one slanted surface.
›8.↳ 6A developing cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away from…d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away from the rotational force transmitting portion.
›9.↳ 6A developing cartridge according to claim 6, further comprising:na first gear; anda second gear in meshing engagement with the first gear,wherein the …d3+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 6, further comprising:na first gear; anda second gear in meshing engagement with the first gear,wherein the first gear is connected to the developer roller and the second gear is connected to the coupling member.
›10.↳ 9A developing cartridge according to claim 9, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially r…d4
A developing cartridge according to claim 9, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›110.↳ 6A developing cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the rotational force transmitting p…d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 6, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the rotational force transmitting portion.
›11.↳ 1A developing cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first position…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first position.
›12.↳ 1A developing cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›13.↳ 1A developing cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›14.independentAn image forming apparatus cartridge, comprising:na casing;a rotatable structure having a longitudinal axis L1, the rotatable structure being rotatabl…+1
An image forming apparatus cartridge, comprising:na casing;a rotatable structure having a longitudinal axis L1, the rotatable structure being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1; anda coupling member having a longitudinal axis L2 and having (i) a rotational force for transmitting a rotational force to the rotatable structure, (ii) a rotational force receiving portion, and (iii) a connecting portion that connects the rotational force receiving portion to the rotational force transmitting portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between (i) a first position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is substantially parallel to and offset from the axis L1 of the rotatable structure so that the axis L2 does not pass through the rotatable structure when the coupling member in the first position, (ii) a second position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position, (iii) and a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in a direction opposite to the direction the coupling member is inclined when in the second position.
›15.↳ 14The cartridge according to claim 14, further comprising a developer chamber, and wherein the rotatable structure is a developer roller.d2
The cartridge according to claim 14, further comprising a developer chamber, and wherein the rotatable structure is a developer roller.
›16.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the ca…+15
A developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1; anda coupling member having (i) a rotational force transmitting portion for transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller, (ii) a rotational force receiving portion, and (iii) a connecting portion that connects the rotational force receiving portion to the rotational force transmitting portion,wherein the rotational force receiving portion comprises (i) a surface substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis L2 of the coupling member, (ii) an opening in the surface to a recess, and (iii) two projections extending from the surface in a direction substantially parallel to the axis L2, with the projections extending from opposed positions on the surface, andwherein the recess includes a surface that is slanted with respect to the axis L2.
›17.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, further comprising:na first gear; anda second gear in meshing engagement with the first gear,wherein the…d2+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, further comprising:na first gear; anda second gear in meshing engagement with the first gear,wherein the first gear is connected to the developing roller and the second gear is connected to the coupling member.
›18.↳ 17A developing cartridge according to claim 17, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially …d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 17, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›19.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, further comprising an urging member contacting the connecting portion of the coupling member.d2+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, further comprising an urging member contacting the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›20.↳ 19A developing cartridge according to claim 19, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring.d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 19, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring.
›21.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the recess has a conical shape.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the recess has a conical shape.
›22.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›23.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›24.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein each projection has a tip defined by at least one slanted surface.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein each projection has a tip defined by at least one slanted surface.
›48.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the recess has a rotationally symmetric shape.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the recess has a rotationally symmetric shape.
›49.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the recess has a semi-spherical shape.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the recess has a semi-spherical shape.
›50.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the recess is coaxial with the axis L2.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the recess is coaxial with the axis L2.
›51.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the slanted surface of the recess forms an angle of about 60° with respect to the axis L2.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the slanted surface of the recess forms an angle of about 60° with respect to the axis L2.
›52.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the maximum outer diameter of the force receiving portion is about 15 mm.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the maximum outer diameter of the force receiving portion is about 15 mm.
›53.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the force receiving portion has at least one pair of projections extending substantially in the …d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the force receiving portion has at least one pair of projections extending substantially in the same direction as axis L2 away from the connecting portion, and wherein the diameter of an imaginary circle tangent to the inner surface of each of the projections is about 10 mm.
›54.↳ 16A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the coupling member is formed from at least one of a resin material, a fiber-reinforced resin ma…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 16, wherein the coupling member is formed from at least one of a resin material, a fiber-reinforced resin material, and a metallic material.
›25.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the ca…+10
A developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1;a coupling member having (i) a rotational force transmitting portion for transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller, (ii) a rotational force receiving portion, and (iii) a connecting portion that connects the rotational force receiving portion to the rotational force transmitting portion; andan urging member that contacts the coupling member,wherein the coupling member is movable between a first position, and a second position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position, andwherein the urging member biases the coupling member to the second position.
›26.↳ 25A developing cartridge according to claim 25, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 25, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring.
›27.↳ 25A developing cartridge according to claim 25, the force receiving portion comprises at least one pair of projections extending substantially in the sa…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 25, the force receiving portion comprises at least one pair of projections extending substantially in the same direction as the axis L2 away from the connecting portion.
›28.↳ 25A developing cartridge according to claim 25, the force receiving portion comprises a recess having a surface facing away from the rotational force tr…d2+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 25, the force receiving portion comprises a recess having a surface facing away from the rotational force transmitting portion.
›56.↳ 28A developing cartridge according to claim 28, wherein the recess has a rotationally symmetric shape.d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 28, wherein the recess has a rotationally symmetric shape.
›57.↳ 28A developing cartridge according to claim 28, wherein the recess has one of a semi-spherical shape and a conical shape.d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 28, wherein the recess has one of a semi-spherical shape and a conical shape.
›29.↳ 25A developing cartridge according to claim 25, further comprising:na first gear; anda second gear in meshing engagement with the first gear,wherein the…d2+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 25, further comprising:na first gear; anda second gear in meshing engagement with the first gear,wherein the first gear is connected to the developer roller and the second gear is connected to the coupling member.
›30.↳ 29A developing cartridge according to claim 29, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially …d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 29, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›31.↳ 25A developing cartridge according to claim 25, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 25, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›32.↳ 25A developing cartridge according to claim 25, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 25, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›111.↳ 25A developing cartridge according to claim 25, wherein the force receiving portion comprises a recess facing away from the rotational force transmittin…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 25, wherein the force receiving portion comprises a recess facing away from the rotational force transmitting portion.
›33.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the ca…+5
A developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1;a coupling member having a longitudinal axis L2 and having (i) a rotational force transmitting portion for transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller, (ii) a rotational force receiving portion, and (iii) a connecting portion that connects the rotational force receiving portion to the rotational force transmitting portion; anda force transmitting structure, having an axis L3, connected to the developer roller and to the coupling member,wherein the coupling member can be inclined in any direction relative to the axis L3, and the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the force transmitting structure.
›34.↳ 33A developing cartridge according to claim 33, wherein the force transmitting structure is a gear.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 33, wherein the force transmitting structure is a gear.
›35.↳ 33A developing cartridge according to claim 33, wherein the force transmitting structure is a member associated with an end of the developer roller.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 33, wherein the force transmitting structure is a member associated with an end of the developer roller.
›36.↳ 33A developing cartridge according to claim 33, wherein the force transmitting structure is a shaft of the developer roller.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 33, wherein the force transmitting structure is a shaft of the developer roller.
›37.↳ 33A developing cartridge according to claim 33, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 33, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›38.↳ 33A developing cartridge according to claim 33, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 33, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›39.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1 and a shaft with an end extending from the developer roll…+11
A developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1 and a shaft with an end extending from the developer roller, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1; anda coupling member having (i) a rotational force transmitting portion for transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller via the shaft, (ii) a rotational force receiving portion, and (iii) a connecting portion that connects the rotational force receiving portion to the rotational force transmitting portion;wherein the coupling member is movable between (i) a first position, (ii) a second position in which the axis L2 is inclined from the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position, (iii) and a third position in which the coupling member is inclined from position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in a direction opposite to the direction the coupling member is inclined in the second position,wherein the coupling member is linearly movable in the direction of axis L2,wherein the force receiving portion comprises one pair of projections extending substantially in the same direction as the axis L2 away from the connecting portion, each projection having the same length L and having a tip,wherein, when the coupling member moves from the first position to either the second position or the third position, the tip of one projection moves at least about the distance L in the direction of axis L2 through the combination of linear movement and inclining of the coupling member, andwherein, when the coupling member is in the second position or third position, at least one of the projections is farther from the developer roller than the end of the shaft is from the developer roller.
›40.↳ 39A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the developing cartridge further comprises a spring biasing the coupling member away from the ca…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the developing cartridge further comprises a spring biasing the coupling member away from the casing along the axis L2.
›41.↳ 39A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the force receiving portion of the coupling member has a recess, the recess being coaxial with t…d2+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the force receiving portion of the coupling member has a recess, the recess being coaxial with the axis L2.
›63.↳ 41A developing cartridge according to claim 41, wherein the recess has one of a semi-spherical shape and a conical shape.d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 41, wherein the recess has one of a semi-spherical shape and a conical shape.
›64.↳ 41A developing cartridge according to claim 41, wherein the recess has a rotationally symmetric shape.d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 41, wherein the recess has a rotationally symmetric shape.
›42.↳ 39A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein each projection has a tip defined by at least one slanted surface.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein each projection has a tip defined by at least one slanted surface.
›43.↳ 39A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›44.↳ 39A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›58.↳ 39A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the tips of the projections are defined by at least one slanted surface.d2+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the tips of the projections are defined by at least one slanted surface.
›59.↳ 58A developing cartridge according to claim 58, wherein the tips of the projections are defined by at least two slanted surfaces.d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 58, wherein the tips of the projections are defined by at least two slanted surfaces.
›60.↳ 39A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the tip of each projection is defined by the at least one slanted surface and a surface perpendi…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein the tip of each projection is defined by the at least one slanted surface and a surface perpendicular to the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›61.↳ 39A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein a maximum angle of inclination of the axis L2 with respect to the axis L1 is less than 35 degree…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 39, wherein a maximum angle of inclination of the axis L2 with respect to the axis L1 is less than 35 degrees.
›45.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na casing,a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the ca…+1
A developing cartridge comprising:na casing,a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1; anda coupling member having (i) a rotational force transmitting portion associated with the developer roller so as to transmit a rotational force to the developer roller, (ii) a rotational force receiving portion, and (iii) a connecting portion that connects the rotational force receiving portion to the rotational force transmitting portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between a first position, and a second position in which the axis L2 is inclined from the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position,wherein the rotational force receiving portion comprises two projections extending away from the connecting portion in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis L2, each projection having a tip defined by at least one surface slanted with respect to the longitudinal axis L2 and being a part of the projection farthest from the developer roller when the coupling member is in the first position, andwherein, when the coupling member is in the first position, the tip of each projection is the same distance from the casing.
›46.↳ 45A developing cartridge according to claim 45, wherein the rotational force receiving portion comprises a surface substantially perpendicular to a long…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 45, wherein the rotational force receiving portion comprises a surface substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis L2 of the coupling member, and wherein the projections extend from opposed positions on the surface.
›47.independentAn image forming apparatus comprising:na developing cartridge includinga casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller…
An image forming apparatus comprising:na developing cartridge includinga casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1; anda coupling member having a longitudinal axis L2 and having (i) a rotational force transmitting portion for transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller, (ii) a rotational force receiving portion, and (iii) a connecting portion that connects the rotational force receiving portion to the rotational force transmitting portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between (i) a first position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is substantially parallel to and offset from the axis L1 of the developer roller so that the axis L2 does not pass through developer roller, (ii) a second position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position, (iii) and a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in a direction opposite to the direction the coupling member is inclined when in the second position;a driving motor; anda driving shaft engageable with the rotational force receiving portion of the coupling member of the developing cartridge.
›55.independentA developing cartridge according to 16, wherein the diameter of an imaginary circle that is tangent to the inner surface of each or the projections is…
A developing cartridge according to 16, wherein the diameter of an imaginary circle that is tangent to the inner surface of each or the projections is greater than a maximum dimension of the connecting portion in a direction perpendicular to the axis L2.
›62.independentA developing cartridge according to 39, wherein the diameter of an imaginary circle that is tangent to the inner surface of each or the projections is…
A developing cartridge according to 39, wherein the diameter of an imaginary circle that is tangent to the inner surface of each or the projections is greater than a maximum dimension of the connecting portion in a direction perpendicular to the axis L2.
›65.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the ca…+17
A developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1; anda coupling member having (i) a rotational force transmitting portion for transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller, (ii) a rotational force receiving portion, and (iii) a connecting portion that connects the rotational force receiving portion to the rotational force transmitting portion,wherein the rotational force receiving portion comprises (i) a surface substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis L2 of the coupling member, (ii) an opening in the surface to a recess, and (iii) two projections extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis L2 away from the surface, with the projections extending from opposed positions on the surface,wherein the recess includes a surface that expands in size as the distance from the developer roller increases.
›66.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, further comprising:na first gear;a second gear in meshing engagement with the first gear,wherein the fir…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, further comprising:na first gear;a second gear in meshing engagement with the first gear,wherein the first gear is connected to the developer roller and the second gear is connected to the coupling member.
›67.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially …d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 relative to the second gear.
›68.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, further comprising an urging member contacting the connecting portion of the coupling member.d2+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, further comprising an urging member contacting the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›69.↳ 68A developing cartridge according to claim 68, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring.d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 68, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring.
›70.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the recess has one of a semi-spherical shape and a conical shape.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the recess has one of a semi-spherical shape and a conical shape.
›71.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the coupling member is formed from at least one of a resin material, a fiber-reinforced resin ma…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the coupling member is formed from at least one of a resin material, a fiber-reinforced resin material and a metallic material.
›72.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein each projection has a tip defined by at least one slanted surface.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein each projection has a tip defined by at least one slanted surface.
›73.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein, if the distance along the axis L2 between a portion of the recess closest to the developer roll…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein, if the distance along the axis L2 between a portion of the recess closest to the developer roller and a plane that touches the tips of the projections is defined as distance D, when the coupling member moves from the first position to the second position or the third position the tip of one projection moves at least about the distance D closer to the developer roller along the axis L2, than when the coupling member is in the first position.
›74.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the coupling member is linearly movable toward the developer roller in the direction of the axis…d2+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the coupling member is linearly movable toward the developer roller in the direction of the axis L1, and wherein when the coupling member moves from the first position to the second position, the tip of the one projection moves the distance D through a combination of linear movement and inclining of the coupling member.
›75.↳ 74A developing cartridge according to claim 74, wherein the process cartridge further comprises a spring for biasing the coupling member away from the d…d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 74, wherein the process cartridge further comprises a spring for biasing the coupling member away from the developer roller along the axis L1.
›76.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the rotational force transmitting portion, the rotational force receiving portion, and the conne…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the rotational force transmitting portion, the rotational force receiving portion, and the connecting portion are integrally formed.
›77.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the rotational force transmitting portion, the rotational force receiving portion, and the conne…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the rotational force transmitting portion, the rotational force receiving portion, and the connecting portion are separate parts connected together.
›78.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the recess has a rotationally symmetric shape.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the recess has a rotationally symmetric shape.
›79.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the recess is coaxial with the axis L2.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the recess is coaxial with the axis L2.
›80.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the expanding surface of the recess forms an angle of about 60° with respect to the axis L2.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the expanding surface of the recess forms an angle of about 60° with respect to the axis L2.
›81.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein a maximum outer diameter of the force receiving portion is about 15 mm.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein a maximum outer diameter of the force receiving portion is about 15 mm.
›82.↳ 65A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the diameter of an imaginary circle tangent to the inner surface of each of the projections is a…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 65, wherein the diameter of an imaginary circle tangent to the inner surface of each of the projections is about 10 mm.
›83.independentA developing cartridge according to 65, wherein the diameter of an imaginary circle that is tangent to the inner surface of each or the projections is…
A developing cartridge according to 65, wherein the diameter of an imaginary circle that is tangent to the inner surface of each or the projections is greater than a maximum dimension of the connecting portion in a direction perpendicular to the axis L2.
›84.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na casing,a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the ca…+1
A developing cartridge comprising:na casing,a developer roller having a longitudinal axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1; anda coupling member having (i) a rotational force transmitting portion associated with the developer roller so as to transmit a rotational force to the developer roller, (ii) a rotational force receiving portion, and (iii) a connecting portion that connects the rotational force receiving portion to the rotational force transmitting portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between a first position, and a second position in which the axis L2 is inclined from the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position,wherein the rotational force receiving portion comprises two projections extending away from the connecting portion in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis L2, each projection having a tip that is narrower than a portion of the projection closer to the developer roller when the coupling member is in the first position; andwherein, when the coupling member is in the first position, the tip of each projection is the same distance from the casing.
›85.↳ 84A developing cartridge according to claim 84, wherein the rotational force receiving portion comprises a surface substantially perpendicular to a long…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 84, wherein the rotational force receiving portion comprises a surface substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis L2 of the coupling member, andnwherein the projections extend from opposed positions on the surface.
›86.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to perm…+25
A developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1; anda coupling member having an axis L2, the coupling member having (i) a first end portion operatively connected with the developer roller, (ii) a second end portion, and (iii) a connecting portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between a first position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is substantially parallel to and offset from the axis L1 of the developer roller, and a second position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined with respect to the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position, andwherein a maximum angle of inclination of the axis L2 with respect to the axis L1 is about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees.
›87.↳ 86A developing cartridge according to claim 86, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 86, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.
›88.↳ 86A developing cartridge according to claim 86, wherein, when the coupling member is in the second position, a portion of the axis L2 at the second end …d2+22
A developing cartridge according to claim 86, wherein, when the coupling member is in the second position, a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member.
›89.↳ 88A developing cartridge according to claim 88, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect…d3+21
A developing cartridge according to claim 88, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in a direction opposite to the direction in which the coupling member is inclined when in the second position.
›90.↳ 89A developing cartridge according to claim 89, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the first end po…d4+20
A developing cartridge according to claim 89, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member.
›91.↳ 90A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second po…d5+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second position.
›92.↳ 91A developing cartridge according to claim 91, further comprising a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position the coupling …d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 91, further comprising a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position the coupling member at the second position.
›93.↳ 92A developing cartridge according to claim 92, wherein the casing provides the contact portion.d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 92, wherein the casing provides the contact portion.
›94.↳ 90A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is incline…d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›95.↳ 90A developing cartridge according claim 90, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and …d5+3
A developing cartridge according claim 90, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and two projections extending from the surface at diametrically opposed positions.
›96.↳ 95A developing cartridge according to claim 95, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away fro…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 95, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away from the first end portion.
›112.↳ 95A developing cartridge according to claim 95, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the first end portion.d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 95, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the first end portion.
›113.↳ 95A developing cartridge according to claim 95, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the seco…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 95, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the second end portion.
›98.↳ 90A developing cartridge according to claim 90, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the co…d5+5
A developing cartridge according to claim 90, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the coupling member and in meshing engagement with the first gear.
›99.↳ 98A developing cartridge according to claim 98, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially …d6+4
A developing cartridge according to claim 98, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›100.↳ 99A developing cartridge according to claim 99, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the coupling…d7+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 99, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the coupling member is in the hollow portion of the second gear.
›101.↳ 100A developing cartridge according to claim 100, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow po…d8+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 100, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow portion.
›102.↳ 101A developing cartridge according to claim 101, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.d9+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 101, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.
›103.↳ 102A developing cartridge according to claim 102, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.d10
A developing cartridge according to claim 102, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.
›104.↳ 90A developing cartridge according to claim 90, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.d5+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 90, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.
›105.↳ 104A developing cartridge according to claim 104, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling memb…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 104, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›106.↳ 90A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first positio…d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first position.
›107.↳ 90A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›108.↳ 90A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.
›109.↳ 90A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 90, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›97.↳ 86A developing cartridge according to claim 86, wherein the projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the second …d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 86, wherein the projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the second end portion.
›114.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member …+26
A developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member having an axis L2, the coupling member having (i) a first end portion operatively connected with the developer roller, (ii) a second end portion, and (iii) a connecting portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between a first position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is substantially parallel to and offset from the axis L1 of the developer roller, and a second position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined with respect to the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position, andwherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›115.↳ 114A developing cartridge according to claim 114, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.d2+25
A developing cartridge according to claim 114, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.
›116.↳ 115A developing cartridge according to claim 115, wherein, when the coupling member is in the second position, a portion of the axis L2 at the second end…d3+24
A developing cartridge according to claim 115, wherein, when the coupling member is in the second position, a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member.
›117.↳ 116A developing cartridge according to claim 116, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respec…d4+23
A developing cartridge according to claim 116, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in a direction opposite to the direction in which the coupling member is inclined when in the second position.
›118.↳ 117A developing cartridge according to claim 117, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the first end p…d5+22
A developing cartridge according to claim 117, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member.
›119.↳ 118A developing cartridge according to claim 118, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.d6+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 118, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.
›120.↳ 119A developing cartridge according to claim 119, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.d7+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 119, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.
›121.↳ 120A developing cartridge according to claim 120, wherein the casing comprising a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position t…d8+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 120, wherein the casing comprising a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position the coupling member at the second position.
›122.↳ 121A developing cartridge according to claim 121, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second p…d9
A developing cartridge according to claim 121, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second position.
›123.↳ 118A developing cartridge according to claim 118, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclin…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 118, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›124.↳ 118A developing cartridge according claim 118, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and…d6+4
A developing cartridge according claim 118, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and two projections extending from the surface at diametrically opposed positions.
›125.↳ 124A developing cartridge according to claim 124, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away fr…d7+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 124, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away from the first end portion.
›139.↳ 125A developing cartridge according to claim 125, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the first end portion.d8
A developing cartridge according to claim 125, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the first end portion.
›126.↳ 124A developing cartridge according to claim 124, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the secon…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 124, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the second end portion.
›140.↳ 124A developing cartridge according to claim 124, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the sec…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 124, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the second end portion.
›127.↳ 118A developing cartridge according to claim 118, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the c…d6+5
A developing cartridge according to claim 118, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the coupling member and in meshing engagement with the first gear.
›128.↳ 127A developing cartridge according to claim 127, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially…d7+4
A developing cartridge according to claim 127, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›129.↳ 128A developing cartridge according to claim 128, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the couplin…d8+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 128, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the coupling member is in the hollow portion of the second gear.
›130.↳ 129A developing cartridge according to claim 129, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow po…d9+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 129, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow portion.
›131.↳ 130A developing cartridge according to claim 130, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.d10+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 130, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.
›132.↳ 131A developing cartridge according to claim 131, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.d11
A developing cartridge according to claim 131, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.
›133.↳ 118A developing cartridge according to claim 118, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 118, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.
›134.↳ 133A developing cartridge according to claim 133, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling memb…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 133, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›135.↳ 118A developing cartridge according to claim 118, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first positi…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 118, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first position.
›136.↳ 118A developing cartridge according to claim 118, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 118, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›137.↳ 136A developing cartridge according to claim 136, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 136, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.
›138.↳ 118A developing cartridge according to claim 118, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 118, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›141.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member …+28
A developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member having an axis L2, the coupling member having (i) a first end portion operatively connected with the developer roller, (ii) a second end portion, and (iii) a connecting portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between a first position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is substantially parallel to and offset from the axis L1 of the developer roller, and a second position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined with respect to the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position, andwherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined at least about 20 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›142.↳ 141A developing cartridge according to claim 141, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.d2+26
A developing cartridge according to claim 141, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.
›143.↳ 142A developing cartridge according to claim 142, wherein, when the coupling member is in the second position, a portion of the axis L2 at the second end…d3+25
A developing cartridge according to claim 142, wherein, when the coupling member is in the second position, a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member.
›144.↳ 143A developing cartridge according to claim 143, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respec…d4+24
A developing cartridge according to claim 143, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in a direction opposite to the direction in which the coupling member is inclined when in the second position.
›145.↳ 144A developing cartridge according to claim 144, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the first end p…d5+23
A developing cartridge according to claim 144, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member.
›146.↳ 145A developing cartridge according to claim 145, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.d6+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 145, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.
›147.↳ 146A developing cartridge according to claim 146, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.d7+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 146, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.
›148.↳ 147A developing cartridge according to claim 147, wherein the casing comprising a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position t…d8+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 147, wherein the casing comprising a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position the coupling member at the second position.
›149.↳ 148A developing cartridge according to claim 148, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second p…d9
A developing cartridge according to claim 148, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second position.
›150.↳ 145A developing cartridge according to claim 145, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclin…d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 145, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined at least about 20 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›169.↳ 150A developing cartridge according to claim 150, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is not g…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 150, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is not greater than about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›151.↳ 145A developing cartridge according claim 145, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and…d6+4
A developing cartridge according claim 145, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and two projections extending from the surface at diametrically opposed positions.
›152.↳ 151A developing cartridge according to claim 151, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away fr…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 151, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away from the first end portion.
›153.↳ 151A developing cartridge according to claim 151, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the secon…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 151, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the second end portion.
›166.↳ 151A developing cartridge according to claim 151, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the first end portion.d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 151, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the first end portion.
›167.↳ 151A developing cartridge according to claim 151, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the sec…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 151, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the second end portion.
›154.↳ 145A developing cartridge according to claim 145, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the c…d6+5
A developing cartridge according to claim 145, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the coupling member and in meshing engagement with the first gear.
›155.↳ 154A developing cartridge according to claim 154, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially…d7+4
A developing cartridge according to claim 154, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›156.↳ 155A developing cartridge according to claim 155, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the couplin…d8+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 155, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the coupling member is in the hollow portion of the second gear.
›157.↳ 156A developing cartridge according to claim 156, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow po…d9+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 156, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow portion.
›158.↳ 157A developing cartridge according to claim 157, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.d10+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 157, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.
›159.↳ 158A developing cartridge according to claim 158, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.d11
A developing cartridge according to claim 158, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.
›160.↳ 145A developing cartridge according to claim 145, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 145, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.
›161.↳ 160A developing cartridge according to claim 160, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling memb…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 160, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›162.↳ 145A developing cartridge according to claim 145, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first positi…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 145, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first position.
›163.↳ 145A developing cartridge according to claim 145, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 145, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›164.↳ 163A developing cartridge according to claim 163, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 163, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.
›165.↳ 145A developing cartridge according to claim 145, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 145, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›168.↳ 141A developing cartridge according to claim 141, wherein, when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is not …d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 141, wherein, when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is not greater than about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›170.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to perm…+40
A developing cartridge comprising:na casing;a developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatably supported in the casing to permit rotation about the axis L1; anda coupling member having an axis L2, the coupling member having (i) a first end portion operatively connected with the developer roller, (ii) a second end portion, and (iii) a connecting portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between a first position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is substantially parallel to and offset from the axis L1 of the developer roller, and a second position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined with respect to the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position, andwherein the maximum angle of inclination of the axis L2 with respect to the axis L1 is limited by contact between the coupling member and the casing.
›171.↳ 170A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.d2+20
A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.
›172.↳ 171A developing cartridge according to claim 171, further comprising a fixed contact portion that is fixed to the casing, wherein the maximum angle of in…d3+19
A developing cartridge according to claim 171, further comprising a fixed contact portion that is fixed to the casing, wherein the maximum angle of inclination of the coupling member is limited by contact between the coupling member and the fixed contact portion.
›192.↳ 172A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.d4
A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.
›193.↳ 172A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second p…d4
A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second position.
›194.↳ 172A developing cartridge according claim 172, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and…d4+3
A developing cartridge according claim 172, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and two projections extending from the surface at diametrically opposed positions.
›195.↳ 194A developing cartridge according to claim 194, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the first end portion.d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 194, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the first end portion.
›196.↳ 194A developing cartridge according to claim 194, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the secon…d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 194, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the second end portion.
›209.↳ 194A developing cartridge according to claim 194, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the sec…d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 194, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the second end portion.
›197.↳ 172A developing cartridge according to claim 172, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the c…d4+6
A developing cartridge according to claim 172, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the coupling member and in meshing engagement with the first gear.
›198.↳ 197A developing cartridge according to claim 197, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially…d5+5
A developing cartridge according to claim 197, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›199.↳ 198A developing cartridge according to claim 198, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the couplin…d6+4
A developing cartridge according to claim 198, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the coupling member is in the hollow portion of the second gear.
›200.↳ 199A developing cartridge according to claim 199, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow po…d7+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 199, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow portion.
›201.↳ 200A developing cartridge according to claim 200, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.d8+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 200, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.
›202.↳ 201A developing cartridge according to claim 201, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.d9+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 201, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.
›204.↳ 202A developing cartridge according to claim 202, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling memb…d10
A developing cartridge according to claim 202, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›203.↳ 172A developing cartridge according to claim 172, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.d4
A developing cartridge according to claim 172, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.
›205.↳ 172A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first positi…d4
A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first position.
›206.↳ 172A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d4+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›207.↳ 206A developing cartridge according to claim 206, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 206, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.
›208.↳ 172A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d4
A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›210.↳ 172A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the maximum angle of inclination of the coupling member is from about 20 degrees to about 60 de…d4
A developing cartridge according to claim 172, wherein the maximum angle of inclination of the coupling member is from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›173.↳ 170A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.
›174.↳ 170A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second p…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second position.
›175.↳ 170A developing cartridge according claim 170, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and…d2+3
A developing cartridge according claim 170, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and two projections extending from the surface at diametrically opposed positions.
›176.↳ 175A developing cartridge according to claim 175, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the first end portion.d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 175, wherein the surface has a recess which opens in a direction away from the first end portion.
›177.↳ 175A developing cartridge according to claim 175, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the secon…d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 175, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the second end portion.
›190.↳ 175A developing cartridge according to claim 175, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the sec…d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 175, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the second end portion.
›178.↳ 170A developing cartridge according to claim 170, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the c…d2+5
A developing cartridge according to claim 170, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the coupling member and in meshing engagement with the first gear.
›179.↳ 178A developing cartridge according to claim 178, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially…d3+4
A developing cartridge according to claim 178, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›180.↳ 179A developing cartridge according to claim 179, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the couplin…d4+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 179, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the coupling member is in the hollow portion of the second gear.
›181.↳ 180A developing cartridge according to claim 180, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow po…d5+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 180, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow portion.
›182.↳ 181A developing cartridge according to claim 181, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 181, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.
›183.↳ 182A developing cartridge according to claim 182, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 182, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.
›184.↳ 170A developing cartridge according to claim 170, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.d2+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 170, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.
›185.↳ 184A developing cartridge according to claim 184, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling memb…d3
A developing cartridge according to claim 184, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›186.↳ 170A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first positi…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first position.
›187.↳ 170A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d2+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›188.↳ 187A developig cartridge according to claim 187, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.d3
A developig cartridge according to claim 187, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.
›189.↳ 170A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›191.↳ 170A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the maximum angle of inclination of the coupling member is from about 20 degrees to about 60 de…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 170, wherein the maximum angle of inclination of the coupling member is from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›211.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member …+27
A developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member having an axis L2, the coupling member having (i) a first end portion operatively connected with the developer roller, (ii) a second end portion, and (iii) a connecting portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between a first position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is substantially parallel to and offset from the axis L1 of the developer roller, and a second position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined with respect to the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in which a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member,wherein the second end portion comprises a pair of projections, each projection including a tip and each projection being projected away from the first end portion, andwherein, if a first plane is defined as a plane that includes both the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the second position, and a second plane is defined as a plane that includes the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and is perpendicular to the first plane,then when the coupling member is in the first position and the tips of the projections are in the first plane, the projections are positioned on opposite sides of the second plane, and when the coupling member is in the second position and the tips of the projections are in the first plane, the projections are on the same side of the second plane.
›212.↳ 211A developing cartridge according to claim 211, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.d2+25
A developing cartridge according to claim 211, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.
›213.↳ 212A developing cartridge according to claim 212, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respec…d3+24
A developing cartridge according to claim 212, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in a direction opposite to the direction in which the coupling member is inclined when in the second position.
›214.↳ 213A developing cartridge according to claim 213, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the first end p…d4+23
A developing cartridge according to claim 213, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member.
›215.↳ 214A developing cartridge according to claim 214, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position and the tips of the projections are in the f…d5+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 214, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position and the tips of the projections are in the first plane, the projections are positioned on a side opposite to the side on which the projections are positioned when the coupling is in the second position.
›237.↳ 215A developing cartridge according to claim 215, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclin…d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 215, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›238.↳ 237A developing cartridge according to claim 237, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is incli…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 237, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›216.↳ 214A developing cartridge according to claim 214, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.d5+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 214, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.
›217.↳ 216A developing cartridge according to claim 216, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.d6+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 216, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.
›218.↳ 217A developing cartridge according to claim 217, wherein the casing comprises a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position th…d7+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 217, wherein the casing comprises a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position the coupling member at the second position.
›219.↳ 218A developing cartridge according to claim 218, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second p…d8
A developing cartridge according to claim 218, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second position.
›220.↳ 214A developing cartridge according claim 214, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and…d5+3
A developing cartridge according claim 214, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and two projections extending from the surface at diametrically opposed positions.
›221.↳ 220A developing cartridge according to claim 220, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away fr…d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 220, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away from the first end portion.
›222.↳ 221A developing cartridge according to claim 221, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the secon…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 221, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the second end portion.
›235.↳ 220A developing cartridge according to claim 220, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the sec…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 220, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the second end portion.
›223.↳ 214A developing cartridge according to claim 214, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the c…d5+5
A developing cartridge according to claim 214, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the coupling member and in meshing engagement with the first gear.
›224.↳ 223A developing cartridge according to claim 223, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially…d6+4
A developing cartridge according to claim 223, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›225.↳ 224A developing cartridge according to claim 224, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the couplin…d7+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 224, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the coupling member is in the hollow portion of the second gear.
›226.↳ 225A developing cartridge according to claim 225, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow po…d8+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 225, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow portion.
›227.↳ 226A developing cartridge according to claim 226, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.d9+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 226, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.
›228.↳ 227A developing cartridge according to claim 227, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.d10
A developing cartridge according to claim 227, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.
›229.↳ 214A developing cartridge according to claim 214, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.d5+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 214, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.
›230.↳ 229A developing cartridge according to claim 229, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling memb…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 229, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›231.↳ 214A developing cartridge according to claim 214, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first positi…d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 214, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first position.
›232.↳ 214A developing cartridge according to claim 214, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d5+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 214, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›233.↳ 232A developing cartridge according to claim 232, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 232, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.
›234.↳ 214A developing cartridge according to claim 214, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 214, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›236.↳ 211A developing cartridge according to claim 211, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is incli…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 211, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›239.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member …+27
A developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member having an axis L2, the coupling member having (i) a first end portion operatively connected with the developer roller, (ii) a second end portion, and (iii) a connecting portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between a first position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is substantially parallel to and offset from the axis L1 of the developer roller, and a second position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined with respect to the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in which a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member,wherein the second end portion comprises a pair of projections, each projection including a tip and each projection being projected away from the first end portion, andwherein, if a first plane is defined as a plane that includes both the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the second position, and a second plane is defined as a plane that includes the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and is perpendicular to the first plane,then when the coupling member is in the first position and the tips of the projections are in the first plane, the projections are positioned on opposite sides of the second plane, and when the coupling member is in the second position and the tips of the projections are in the first plane, the projections are on the same side of the second plane.
›240.↳ 239A developing cartridge according to claim 239, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.d2+25
A developing cartridge according to claim 239, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.
›241.↳ 240A developing cartridge according to claim 240, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respec…d3+24
A developing cartridge according to claim 240, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in a direction opposite to the direction in which the coupling member is inclined when in the second position.
›242.↳ 241A developing cartridge according to claim 241, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the second end …d4+23
A developing cartridge according to claim 241, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member.
›243.↳ 242A developing cartridge according to claim 242, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position and the tips of the projections are in the f…d5+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 242, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position and the tips of the projections are in the first plane, the projections are positioned on a side opposite to the side on which the projections are positioned when the coupling is in the second position.
›265.↳ 243A developing cartridge according to claim 243, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclin…d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 243, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›266.↳ 265A developing cartridge according to claim 265, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is incli…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 265, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›244.↳ 242A developing cartridge according to claim 242, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.d5+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 242, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.
›245.↳ 244A developing cartridge according to claim 244, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.d6+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 244, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.
›246.↳ 245A developing cartridge according to claim 245, wherein the casing comprises a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position th…d7+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 245, wherein the casing comprises a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position the coupling member at the third position.
›247.↳ 246A developing cartridge according to claim 246, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the third po…d8
A developing cartridge according to claim 246, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the third position.
›248.↳ 242A developing cartridge according claim 242, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and…d5+3
A developing cartridge according claim 242, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and two projections extending from the surface at diametrically opposed positions.
›249.↳ 248A developing cartridge according to claim 248, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away fr…d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 248, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away from the first end portion.
›250.↳ 249A developing cartridge according to claim 249, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the secon…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 249, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the second end portion.
›263.↳ 248A developing cartridge according to claim 248, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the sec…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 248, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the second end portion.
›251.↳ 242A developing cartridge according to claim 242, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the c…d5+5
A developing cartridge according to claim 242, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the coupling member and in meshing engagement with the first gear.
›252.↳ 251A developing cartridge according to claim 251, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially…d6+4
A developing cartridge according to claim 251, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›253.↳ 252A developing cartridge according to claim 252, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the couplin…d7+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 252, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the coupling member is in the hollow portion of the second gear.
›254.↳ 253A developing cartridge according to claim 253, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow po…d8+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 253, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow portion.
›255.↳ 254A developing cartridge according to claim 254, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.d9+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 254, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.
›256.↳ 255A developing cartridge according to claim 255, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.d10
A developing cartridge according to claim 255, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.
›257.↳ 242A developing cartridge according to claim 242, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the third position.d5+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 242, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the third position.
›258.↳ 257A developing cartridge according to claim 257, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling memb…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 257, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›259.↳ 242A developing cartridge according to claim 242, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first positi…d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 242, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first position.
›260.↳ 242A developing cartridge according to claim 242, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d5+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 242, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›261.↳ 260A developing cartridge according to claim 260, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 260, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.
›262.↳ 242A developing cartridge according to claim 242, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 242, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›264.↳ 239A developing cartridge according to claim 239, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is incli…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 239, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›267.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member …+27
A developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member having an axis L2, the coupling member having (i) a first end portion operatively connected with the developer roller, (ii) a second end portion, and (iii) a connecting portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between a first position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is substantially parallel to and offset from the axis L1 of the developer roller, and a second position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined with respect to the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position,wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member,wherein the second end portion comprises a pair of projections, each projection including a tip and each projection being projected away from the first end portion, andwherein, if a first plane is defined as a plane in which the tips of the projections move when the coupling member moves between the first position and the second position, and a second plane is defined as a plane that is perpendicular to the first plane and contains the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position, then the projections are positioned on opposite sides of the second plane when the coupling member is in the first position, and the projections are positioned on the same side of the second plane when the coupling member is in the second position.
›268.↳ 267A developing cartridge according to claim 267, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.d2+25
A developing cartridge according to claim 267, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.
›269.↳ 268A developing cartridge according to claim 268, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respec…d3+24
A developing cartridge according to claim 268, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in a direction opposite to the direction in which the coupling member is inclined when in the second position.
›270.↳ 269A developing cartridge according to claim 269, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the first end p…d4+23
A developing cartridge according to claim 269, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member.
›271.↳ 270A developing cartridge according to claim 270, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position and the tips of the projections are in the f…d5+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 270, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position and the tips of the projections are in the first plane, the projections are positioned on a side opposite to the side on which the projections are positioned when the coupling is in the second position.
›293.↳ 271A developing cartridge according to claim 271, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclin…d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 271, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›294.↳ 293A developing cartridge according to claim 293, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is incli…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 293, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›272.↳ 270A developing cartridge according to claim 270, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.d5+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 270, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.
›273.↳ 272A developing cartridge according to claim 272, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.d6+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 272, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.
›274.↳ 273A developing cartridge according to claim 273, wherein the casing comprises a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position th…d7+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 273, wherein the casing comprises a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position the coupling member at the second position.
›275.↳ 274A developing cartridge according to claim 274, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second p…d8
A developing cartridge according to claim 274, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the second position.
›276.↳ 270A developing cartridge according claim 270, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and…d5+3
A developing cartridge according claim 270, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and two projections extending from the surface at diametrically opposed positions.
›277.↳ 276A developing cartridge according to claim 276, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away fr…d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 276, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away from the first end portion.
›278.↳ 277A developing cartridge according to claim 277, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the secon…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 277, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the second end portion.
›291.↳ 276A developing cartridge according to claim 276, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the sec…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 276, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the second end portion.
›279.↳ 270A developing cartridge according to claim 270, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the c…d5+5
A developing cartridge according to claim 270, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the coupling member and in meshing engagement with the first gear.
›280.↳ 279A developing cartridge according to claim 279, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially…d6+4
A developing cartridge according to claim 279, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›281.↳ 280A developing cartridge according to claim 280, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the couplin…d7+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 280, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the coupling member is in the hollow portion of the second gear.
›282.↳ 281A developing cartridge according to claim 281, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow po…d8+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 281, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow portion.
›283.↳ 282A developing cartridge according to claim 282, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.d9+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 282, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.
›284.↳ 283A developing cartridge according to claim 283, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.d10
A developing cartridge according to claim 283, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.
›285.↳ 270A developing cartridge according to claim 270, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.d5+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 270, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the second position.
›286.↳ 285A developing cartridge according to claim 285, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling memb…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 285, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›287.↳ 270A developing cartridge according to claim 270, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first positi…d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 270, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first position.
›288.↳ 270A developing cartridge according to claim 270, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d5+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 270, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›289.↳ 288A developing cartridge according to claim 288, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 288, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.
›290.↳ 270A developing cartridge according to claim 270, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 270, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›292.↳ 267A developing cartridge according to claim 267, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is incli…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 267, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›295.independentA developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member …+27
A developing cartridge comprising:na developer roller having an axis L1, the developer roller being rotatable about the axis L1; anda coupling member having an axis L2, the coupling member having (i) a first end portion operatively connected with the developer roller, (ii) a second end portion, and (iii) a connecting portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion,wherein the coupling member is movable between a first position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is substantially parallel to and offset from the axis L1 of the developer roller, and a second position in which the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined with respect to the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position,wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member,wherein the second end portion comprises a pair of projections, each projection including a tip and each projection being projected away from the first end portion, andwherein, if a first plane is defined as a plane in which the tips of the projections move when the coupling member moves between the first position and the second position, and a second plane is defined as a plane that is perpendicular to the first plane and contains the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position, then the projections are positioned on opposite sides of the second plane when the coupling member is in the first position, and the projections are positioned on the same side of the second plane when the coupling member is in the second position.
›296.↳ 295A developing cartridge according to claim 295, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.d2+25
A developing cartridge according to claim 295, wherein said first end portion is capable of transmitting a rotational force to the developer roller.
›297.↳ 296A developing cartridge according to claim 296, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respec…d3+24
A developing cartridge according to claim 296, wherein the coupling member is movable to a third position in which the axis L2 is inclined with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position and in a direction opposite to the direction in which the coupling member is inclined when in the second position.
›298.↳ 297A developing cartridge according to claim 297, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the second end …d4+23
A developing cartridge according to claim 297, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position, a portion of the axis L2 at the second end portion side of the coupling member is nearer to the axis L1 than a portion of the axis L2 at the first end portion side of the coupling member.
›299.↳ 298A developing cartridge according to claim 298, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position and the tips of the projections are in the f…d5+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 298, wherein, when the coupling member is in the third position and the tips of the projections are in the first plane, the projections are positioned on a side opposite to the side on which the projections are positioned when the coupling is in the second position.
›321.↳ 299A developing cartridge according to claim 299, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclin…d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 299, wherein when the coupling member is in the third position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›322.↳ 321A developing cartridge according to claim 321, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is incli…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 321, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
›300.↳ 298A developing cartridge according to claim 298, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.d5+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 298, further comprising a casing in which the developer roller is rotatably supported.
›301.↳ 300A developing cartridge according to claim 300, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.d6+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 300, wherein the casing comprises a bearing member rotatably supporting the developer roller.
›302.↳ 301A developing cartridge according to claim 301, wherein the casing comprises a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position th…d7+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 301, wherein the casing comprises a contact portion capable of contacting the coupling member to position the coupling member at the third position.
›303.↳ 302A developing cartridge according to claim 302, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the third po…d8
A developing cartridge according to claim 302, wherein the casing comprises a guide portion capable of guiding the coupling member toward the third position.
›304.↳ 298A developing cartridge according claim 298, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and…d5+3
A developing cartridge according claim 298, wherein the second end portion comprises a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the axis L2, and two projections extending from the surface at diametrically opposed positions.
›305.↳ 304A developing cartridge according to claim 304, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away fr…d6+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 304, wherein the surface includes an opening to a recess, with the recess including a surface facing away from the first end portion.
›306.↳ 305A developing cartridge according to claim 305, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the secon…d7
A developing cartridge according to claim 305, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs a portion of the second end portion.
›319.↳ 304A developing cartridge according to claim 304, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the sec…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 304, wherein each projection includes a surface at least a portion of which overhangs the surface of the second end portion.
›307.↳ 298A developing cartridge according to claim 298, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the c…d5+5
A developing cartridge according to claim 298, further comprising:na first gear connected to the developer roller; anda second gear connected to the coupling member and in meshing engagement with the first gear.
›308.↳ 307A developing cartridge according to claim 307, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially…d6+4
A developing cartridge according to claim 307, wherein the second gear is connected to the coupling member such that the coupling member can partially rotate about the axis L2 without transmitting a force to the second gear.
›309.↳ 308A developing cartridge according to claim 308, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the couplin…d7+3
A developing cartridge according to claim 308, wherein the second gear has a hollow portion, and at least part of the first end portion of the coupling member is in the hollow portion of the second gear.
›310.↳ 309A developing cartridge according to claim 309, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow po…d8+2
A developing cartridge according to claim 309, wherein at least the part of the first end portion of the coupling member is supported by the hollow portion.
›311.↳ 310A developing cartridge according to claim 310, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.d9+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 310, wherein the first end portion of the coupling member comprises substantially a spherical shape.
›312.↳ 311A developing cartridge according to claim 311, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.d10
A developing cartridge according to claim 311, wherein the connecting portion includes substantially a shaft along the axis L2.
›313.↳ 298A developing cartridge according to claim 298, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the third position.d5+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 298, further comprising an urging member that biases the coupling member to the third position.
›314.↳ 313A developing cartridge according to claim 313, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling memb…d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 313, wherein the urging member is a torsion spring that contacts the connecting portion of the coupling member.
›315.↳ 298A developing cartridge according to claim 298, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first positi…d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 298, wherein the coupling member can be inclined in substantially any direction relative to the first position.
›316.↳ 298A developing cartridge according to claim 298, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.d5+1
A developing cartridge according to claim 298, wherein the coupling member is made from a resin material.
›317.↳ 316A developing cartridge according to claim 316, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.d6
A developing cartridge according to claim 316, wherein the resin material is polyacetal.
›318.↳ 298A developing cartridge according to claim 298, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.d5
A developing cartridge according to claim 298, wherein the coupling member is made from a metallic material.
›320.↳ 295A developing cartridge according to claim 295, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is incli…d2
A developing cartridge according to claim 295, wherein when the coupling member is in the second position, the axis L2 of the coupling member is inclined from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the position of the axis L2 when the coupling member is in the first position.
