Replaceable unit for an image forming device having a toner agitator that includes a magnet for rotational sensing
US9152080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0802
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A replaceable unit for an electrophotographic image forming device according to one example embodiment includes a housing having an inner volume forming a reservoir for storing toner. A rotatable shaft is positioned within the reservoir. A paddle is mounted to the shaft. The paddle includes a magnet that has a magnetic field detectable by a magnetic sensor for detecting the motion of the paddle.
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