Developer container, developer replenishing device using the same and image forming apparatus including the same
US6898405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0682
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A developer replenishing device included in an image forming apparatus of the present invention replenishes a developer from a developer container to a developing device and allows the developer container to decrease in volume when air or the developer is discharged from the developer container. A holder holds the developer container mounted thereto. A regulating device regulates the shape of the developer container when the volume of the developer container decreases.
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