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Developer accommodating container, process cartridge and electrophotographic image forming apparatus

US8958726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2013
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0874
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A developer accommodating unit includes: a flexible container, provided with an opening for permitting discharge of a developer, for accommodating the developer; a frame for accommodating the flexible container and for accommodating the developer discharged from the flexible container; and an urging member, provided inside the frame, for urging the flexible container to deform the flexible container. The flexible container has a plurality of sides, where the developer accommodated inside the flexible container receives gravitation, defined by a bent portion. The sides are capable of receiving an urging force of the urging member.

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