A process cartridge having an insertion construction for a connecting pin
swingably supporting a developing unit where there are achieved an
improvement in assembly property, a minimization of container
deformation, and prevention of coming-off of the connecting pin due to a
small press-fitting region. The connecting pin swingably supporting the
developing unit is formed of a styrene-based resin composite, and, by
injecting a terpene solvent from a cutout of a photosensitive drum unit
frame to the outer periphery of the connecting pin, integral connection
is effected between the photosensitive drum unit frame and the connecting
pin, and further, between the photosensitive drum unit frame and a drum
bearing member. Due to a press-fit portion between the connecting pin and
the photosensitive drum unit frame, no terpene solvent flows to the
developing unit side.