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Developer accommodating unit, process cartridge and electrophotographic image forming apparatus

US9885978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateMay 1, 2017
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/1676
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A developer accommodating unit for accommodating a developer for image formation includes a flexible container provided with an opening 35a for permitting discharge of the developer, a frame for accommodating the flexible container and for accommodating the developer to be discharged from the flexible container, and an urging member 21 for urging a developer accommodating bag toward the frame for accommodating the developer accommodating bag 16. By this, it is possible to satisfactorily effect discharge of the developer from the flexible developer accommodating bag 16.

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