| abstract |
The present invention provides a cleaning device having improved cleaning property by preventing toner from coming out of a cleaning blade that contacts and cleans the surface of the photoconductor even by applying a lubricant or the like to reduce the friction, and a process cartridge comprising the cleaning device; It is an object to provide an image forming apparatus.n n n A cleaning device 15 for cleaning the surface of the photoconductor 5, the cleaning blade 151 disposed in contact with the surface of the photoconductor 5 and scraping off the toner adhered to the surface of the photoconductor 5, and the friction of the surface of the photoconductor 5 In the cleaning apparatus 15 including the lubricant applying means 16 for reducing the coefficient, the cleaning blade 151 has a hardness (JIS-A) of 70 degrees or more and a rebound modulus of 30% or less Provide the device.n n n n Toner, cleaning blade, lubricant coating device, photosensitive member, image forming apparatus |