摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a developing device and a process cartridge capable of stably supplying toner and compatible with a toner storage container with a large capacity as well, with a simple and inexpensive configuration. <P>SOLUTION: The toner storage container composed of a first frame and a second frame is configured so that: a plurality of first bosses are provided on the first frame; a plurality of second bosses having recessed parts engaged with the first bosses and a diameter larger than that of the hole part of an elastic member are provided on the second frame; and further a fall-off prevention surface when the elastic member is attached is provided on the top of the second boss. In addition, when the second frame is attached to the first frame, a gap is provided between the top surface of the first boss and the bottom surface of the recessed part of the second boss. Further, the first frame and the second frame are positioned by engaging the first bosses and the second bosses. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT |