Toner container with molded spring

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1996-09-09

1998-08-11

Beatty, Robert

Electrophotography

Image formation

Development

222DIG1, G03G 1508

Patent

active

057941076

ABSTRACT:
A device for storing a supply of particles for use in a developer unit of an electrophotographic printing machine is provided. The device includes an open ended container defining a chamber in communication with the open end thereof. The particles are stored in the chamber of the container. The device also includes a resilient member cooperating with the container to urge the container in the direction of the open end. The member defines a longitudinal axis and includes conofrustrical shaped segments. The member is collapsible in the direction of the longitudinal axis. The member includes a body defining a cavity therein.

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