Methods for operating development station auger
US8478170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0891
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods are provided for operating a development station. A method comprises the steps of applying a first force at a first end of an auger and applying a second force at a second end of the auger with the first force and the second force being sufficient to rotate the auger against a drag exerted by a developer and a replenishment toner being moved by rotation of the auger; and, tensioning the auger along a length of the auger by urging the first end of the auger away from the second end and by urging the second end of the auger away from the first end.
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