Developing device including blade for regulating a developer layer
US8909106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/09
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A developing device for forming a toner image on an image support member with a developer composed of toner and carriers, the developing device having: a main body in which a first space for a developer is made; a developer support member, which is located in the first space, for supporting the developer and for supplying toner of the developer to the image support member; and a toner tank in which a second space for toner is made, the second space leading to the first space via at least one boundary area; wherein the at least one boundary area between the first space and the second space is closed by the toner or the developer.
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