Charging member with a bridging electrode structure and charging device using same in a detachable process unit in an image forming apparatus.

摘要

A charging member for charging a member to be charged includes a blade member, a supporting member which supports the blade member, and an electrode layer which is provided on the blade member and is connected to the supporting member. The electrode layer is formed after connecting the blade member to the supporting member. A charging device uses the charging member. A process unit including the charging device is detachable relative to an image forming apparatus. <IMAGE>