Toner frame and process cartridge
US5940658A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0822
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A toner frame usable with a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, includes (a) a toner containing portion for containing toner to be supplied to a developing member for developing a latent image formed on an electrophotographic photosensitive member; (b) a toner supply opening for supplying the toner into the toner containing portion, wherein the toner supply opening is provided in a longitudinal end portion of the toner containing portion; and (c) a supporting portion for supporting one end portion of a stirring member for stirring toner contained in the toner containing portion, wherein the supporting portion is disposed within a range of the toner supply opening and at a position deviated from a center of the toner supply opening, as seen in a longitudinal direction of the toner frame.
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