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Developing apparatus

US4914481A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1988
Grant dateApr 3, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0889
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A developing apparatus which includes a developing section disposed to confront a recording medium for effecting development, and a device for supplying developing material to the developing section. The developing device is characterized in that there is mounted a stirring device rotatably provided in a supply passage for supplying the developing material to the developing section, and shutter plates are provided on an outer periphery of the stirring device so as to be controlled for rotation, thereby selectively closing or opening the supply passage.

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