Powder transport apparatus and image forming apparatus that can stabilize replenishment of powder
US7062207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0668
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a powder transport apparatus, powder is transported through a pipe having a powder transport member that exerts a force on the powder such that the powder is moved downstream in a transport direction. A part regulating the amount of the powder to be transported is provided in the pipe.
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