A process cartridge and an electrophotographic image forming apparatus incorporating
the same. The process cartridge includes an electrophotographic photosensitive
member, a container supplying a developer to the electrophotographic photosensitive
member, a cleaning member including a blade and a support portion supporting the
blade, the blade selectively contacting the electrophotographic photosensitive
member to remove the developer from the electrophotographic photosensitive member,
and a cartridge frame supporting the electrophotographic photosensitive member
and the support portion, the cartridge frame including a contact portion contacting
the support portion under external forces on the cartridge frame to prevent deformation
of the cartridge frame.