Toner cartridge and image forming apparatus
US7647010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0872
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a toner cartridge of replaceable type that is removably loaded into an apparatus main body, the toner cartridge including: a first section that is substantially cylindrical shape and at which a toner conveying member is disposed; and a second section that is provided at a substantially central portion in a longitudinal direction of the toner cartridge, the substantially central portion being a portion other than an upstream side in a toner conveyance direction of the first section and a downstream side in the toner conveyance direction of the first section at which a toner supply opening.
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