Image forming apparatus having a sump component for multiple developing units
US5282002A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0692
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Image forming apparatus includes a developing device for developing electrostatic images with dry toner. The developing device has more than one developing unit supported on a carriage for movement through a development position. A unitary sump component defines the sump for each unit and includes a mixing device in each sump. The sump component is removable for replacement of developer. The sump component includes a shaft extending from the component which is engageable by a drive in the developing device.
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