Developer accommodating unit, developing device, process cartridge and image forming apparatus
US9341983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0875
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A developer accommodating unit for accommodating a developer includes: a flexible container provided with a plurality of openings for permitting discharge of developer. The openings are formed and arranged in a longitudinal direction of the developer accommodating unit. The openings have opening areas such that with respect to the longitudinal direction, the opening area of the opening provided at an end portion is larger than the opening area of the opening provided at a central portion.
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