Toner container and toner replenishing device including a cap member having a shutter
US5441177A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S222/01
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A toner container is rotatably mounted to a toner replenishing device for discharging toner thereto upon rotation of the toner container. The toner container includes a cylindrical member for containing toner to be discharged. A cap member covers the mouth portion of the cylindrical container and is rotationally mounted thereon. A shutter selectively closes an opening of the cap member. When the toner container is mounted to the toner replenishing device and rotationally driven thereby, the cap member is prevented from rotation and the shutter is opened to permit discharge of toner.
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