Powder conveying device and image forming apparatus using the same
US7076192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S222/01
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A powder conveying device of the present invention includes a powder storing portion storing powder, and a pipe configured to guide the powder from the powder storing portion to a destination positioned below the powder storing portion. The pipe extends downward from the powder storing portion toward the destination, then bends with an inclination angle smaller than the preceding inclination angle relative to the horizontal, and then connects to the destination.
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