Powder storage device and image forming apparatus using the same
US8401434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0886
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A powder storage device that stores powder to be supplied or recovered powder, includes: a storage container that is extractably mounted on a container receiver, and in which powder to be supplied or recovered powder is stored; an opening/closing door that opens and closes the container receiver; and an opening/closing restricting mechanism that restricts a closing operation of the opening/closing door, and the opening/closing restricting mechanism includes: a restricting member as defined herein; and a restricted member as defined herein.
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