Storage container, powder processing device, and image forming apparatus using the same
US8185034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/105
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A storage container includes: a container body that is detachably disposed on a predetermined container receiver, wherein powder to be supplied or recovered powder is stored in the container body; and a powder driving transmitting mechanism that is disposed in the container body, and that transmits a transportable driving force to the powder to be supplied or recovered powder, and, when the container body is mounted on the container receiver, the powder driving transmitting mechanism couples a powder conveying mechanism that is disposed on a side of the container receiver, and that, outside the container body, conveys the powder to be supplied or recovered powder, with a driving mechanism that is disposed on a side of the container receiver, and that drives the powder conveying mechanism.
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