Toner supply unit and image forming apparatus
US7088945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S222/01
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A container including a container body configured to hold toner and a mouthpiece configured to deliver toner from the container body. The mouthpiece includes a circular outlet and engagement portions configured as openings located at positions opposed to each other around the circular outlet. The circular outlet is positioned at a center location between the positions of the engagement portions, and the engagement portions are configured to engage with guide members provided at a setting portion on which the container is to be mounted.
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