Image forming apparatus featuring a controller for controlling rotation of a developer feeding screw in response to an angle of inclination of the apparatus
US7483657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0827
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member on which an electrostatic image is formed; a developing device for developing the electrostatic image formed on the image bearing member with a developer including toner and a carrier; a supplying apparatus for supplying into the developing device a supply developer including toner by rotating a feeding screw; inclination detecting means for detecting an inclination of the feeding screw; and control means for controlling rotation of the feeding screw on the basis of a result of detection of the inclination detecting means.
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