Developing device, and image forming apparatus including the same
US11567425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/1676
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The developing device includes a development container, a developer carrier, and a cover member. The development container has an opening. The developer carrier has a development area. The cover member, including a front face portion, an upper face portion, a lower face portion, a side face portion, and reinforcing ribs, is removably fitted to the development container such that the developer carrier is covered with at least the front face portion and the upper face portion. With the cover member fitted to the development container, a gap is formed between each reinforcing rib and the development container.
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