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Blowing tube, blowing device, and image forming apparatus

US9869968B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2016
Grant dateJan 16, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/1645
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided blowing tube. A plurality of flow control members are provided in portions of a passage space of a passage portion which are positioned at different positions in an airflow direction, and control a flow of air. One of the flow control members is provided as a downstream-most flow control member such that the outlet port is blocked by a multi-hole member having a plurality of air holes. Each of the air holes of the downstream-most flow control member is configured as a through hole such that the opening area of the through hole decreases continuously or in a stepwisely toward the downstream side in an air passing direction.

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