Method and apparatus for replenishing developer with a flexible powder container
US6628913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S222/01
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A powder replenishing device and method having a replaceable powder container and a reciprocating mechanism. The replaceable powder container is configured to contain a powder to be replenished to an associated apparatus and is made of a material which allows a change in volume of the replaceable powder container. The powder container has a powder discharge port which discharges the powder from the container. The reciprocating mechanism is configured to reciprocate the powder container such that the volume of the replaceable powder container changes on reciprocation and the powder moves toward the discharge port.
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