Developing device, process cartridge, electrophotographic image forming apparatus, agitation support member and agitating member
US6188856A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/183
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A developing device for use in an electrophotographic image forming apparatus includes a developer container for containing therein a developer to be used for the development of an electrostatic latent image formed on an electrophotographic photosensitive member, a developing unit for developing the electrostatic latent image formed on the electrophotographic photosensitive member by the developer, an agitating member for agitating the developer contained in the developer container, an agitation support member for supporting the agitating member, a drive transmitting member for supporting one longitudinal end of the agitation support member on the developer container and driving the agitation support member, and a metallic support member for supporting the other longitudinal end of the agitation support member on the bearing portion of the developer container.
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