Powder container, process cartridge, image forming apparatus, and mechanical device
US10509342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0802
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A powder container includes a powder storage configured to store powder and having side walls with through-holes; a hollow member including a hollow part; held parts disposed at both ends of the hollow member in an axial direction of the hollow member; a coil configured to be held by the hollow member; holders configured to hold the held parts of the hollow member; and a piercing shaft configured to be inserted into the hollow part of the hollow member from outside of the powder container through one of the through-holes.
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