Toner supply device and developing unit using the same for use in an image forming apparatus for performing image formation with toner
US7676183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/085
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A toner supply device includes: a toner supply assembly having a toner bottle for holding toner; and a toner supply assembly mounting mechanism having the toner bottle mounted, for feeding toner supplied from the toner bottle to a developing unit. In this toner supply device, toner supplied from the toner supply assembly is fed to the developing unit after it being agitated. The toner supply assembly mounting mechanism includes: guide rails for guiding the toner supply assembly when it is mounted; and a stopper for positioning and holding the toner supply assembly. The toner supply assembly has an abutment surface which is guided by the guide rails and positioned and held by the stopper.
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