Developing device, and image forming apparatus and process cartridge incorporating same
US9645538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/1839
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A developing device includes a developer bearer disposed opposite an image bearer and configured to rotate and carry developer to a latent image on the image bearer, a developer container to contain the developer, a detector including a detecting portion to detect a density of toner in the developer in the developer container, a wire connected to the detector, and a wire holder to hold the wire and determine a position of the wire relative to the detector.
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