Developing unit including side seal member between end of developer carrier and housing
US8086134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0817
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A developing unit is provided that includes a developer carrier; a housing; and a side sealing member disposed between an end part of the developer carrier and a portion of the housing adjacent to a supply port. The side sealing member includes an upstream side seal and a downstream side seal. The upstream side seal is configured to convey a developer on the upstream side seal in an oblique direction toward the supply port and the downstream side. The downstream side seal is configured to convey a developer on the downstream side seal in a direction toward the downstream side.
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