Method and apparatus for image forming capable of performing a stable image development
US7228093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0838
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming method and apparatus includes a development device in which two rotary shafts enclosed in respective separate chambers for spirally circulating the developer between the two chambers to supply the developer to a development roller. The development device is provided with an extended circulation enclosure having a fill opening communicating with the two chambers.
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