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Apparatus for cleaning toner cartridges

US7143465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2003
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/00987
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for cleaning toner cartridges by means of compressed air has at least one cleaning chamber (1, 2) and a conveyor line (3) leading through this at least one cleaning chamber (1, 2). The conveyor line (3) is provided with variable-position means of conveying individual parts (M, T, G) of toner cartridges. Variable-position compressed air nozzles (11) are arranged in the cleaning chambers (1, 2). This apparatus permits automatic, efficient, environmentally friendly cleaning of toner cartridges.

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