Air handling system for a development housing

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1996-06-27

1997-12-09

Beatty, Robert

Electrophotography

Internal machine environment

Forced air circulation

399266, G03G 2120

Patent

active

056970188

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for developing a latent image recorded on a surface with toner. The apparatus includes a housing having a supply of toner therein; a donor member arranged in said housing to transport toner to a development zone adjacent the surface; a electrode member is provided for detaching toner from said donor member and produce a toner cloud in the development zone; and an air handling system, associated with said housing, for collecting stray toner particles emitted from said housing, said air handling system including a separator for separating toner by size. The air handling system includes a blower, a particle chamber and a valve assembly.

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