Sieve device, powder transporting unit, image forming apparatus, and method of transporting powder
US8934816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0879
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sieve device is provided. The sieve device includes a sieve body and an inlet unit. The sieve body includes a cylinder, a filter, and a blade. The cylinder is adapted to be supplied with a powder. The filter is disposed at a bottom of the cylinder. The blade is adapted to agitate the powder within the cylinder to allow the powder to pass through the filter. The blade is rotatable about a rotation axis that intersects with the filter in proximity to the filter. The inlet unit is adapted to introduce the powder into the sieve body.
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