Image forming apparatus with flexible tube for cooling air and guide channel for flexible tube
US7734222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1645
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus is provided with a cooling fan for cooling toner boxes within the apparatus. The outlet of the cooling fan and the toner boxes are connected by flexible tubes, respectively. This makes it possible to connect the cooling fan with the toner boxes even if there is not sufficient space, thereby enabling cooling of the toner boxes.
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