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Image forming device, and its manufacturing method and apparatus

US6557980B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2001
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2217/0025
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus has a toner carrier and a toner passing control having a plurality of toner passing holes for controlling passage of a toner. The toner passing control has upstream side secured, the downstream side extended by a spring, and is contacted with a stay on the downstream side of the contact point with the toner carrier, so that corrugation deformation is prevented. A vibrating plate and an ultrasonic vibration generator are coupled through a coupling portion, thereby relative displacement between the vibrating plate and the ultrasonic vibration generator is allowed. A detachable toner cartridge is formed by integrating a developing roller and a toner storing container.

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