Development device with partitioned developer container for reserving liquid developer
US7778576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/104
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A development device includes a developer supply member that supplies a developer supporting member with liquid developer from a developer container. An agitating member is disposed in the developer container supplies the developer supply member with the liquid developer. The developer container includes a partition member partitioning between and extending above first and second developer holding sections. The partition member is aligned in parallel to an axial direction of rotation of the agitating member and allows liquid developer to move between the first and second developer holding sections.
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