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Fluid container device and image forming apparatus

US8095047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2008
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/067
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A toner supply container according to this invention includes a toner containing portion, a support member and a container holding member. The toner containing portion is a cylindrical container having a magnet at an outer periphery thereof and configured to discharge fluid contained therein. The support member supports the toner containing portion for rotation. The container holding member has a counterpart magnet at a position opposed to the former magnet and is configured to hold the toner containing portion supported by the support member.

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