Powder container and image forming apparatus
US10048644B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0891
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A powder container is insertable in an image forming apparatus, and includes a main-body interlocking portion that is rotatable and protrudes toward an upstream side in an insertion direction in which the powder container is inserted, the image forming apparatus including an identifier protrusion that protrudes toward the upstream side in the insertion direction to identify a type of the powder container. The powder container includes a container interlocking portion configured to interlock with the main-body interlocking portion; and an interlocked portion configured to interlock with the identifier protrusion. The interlocked portion is provided in a front end of the powder container in the insertion direction. The container interlocking portion stands outward from an outer circumference of the powder container. The container interlocking portion and the interlocked portion are rotated integrally.
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