Developer container and image forming apparatus
US7522866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/067
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A developer container (130) for an image forming apparatus includes a developer container main body (131) having an axial intermediate portion radially opened and a supporting member (132) for supporting an intermediate portion in an axial line direction of the developer container main body (131) over the entire periphery thereof from radially outside as the developer container main body (131) is rotatable around the axial line (L131). A through hole (151) for guiding the developer from the developer container main body (131) to outside.
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