Developing unit and image forming apparatus having the same
US8073366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0879
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A developing unit of an image forming apparatus includes a developer cartridge detachably mounted on the developing unit, a developing case in which a developing member and a first supply member are provided, a developer supply passage to supply a developer stored in the developer cartridge to the developing case, and a developer supplement unit mounted in a portion connecting the developing case and the developer supply passage, to agitate the developer supplied through the developer supply passage and to supply the agitated developer to the developing case.
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