Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Patent
1997-07-30
1999-05-11
Beatty, Robert
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
399262, 222DIG1, G03G15/08
Patent
active
059038063
ABSTRACT:
A developing agent replenishing apparatus includes a developing agent receiving port for receiving a developing agent from a replenishment cartridge which stores developing agent when the cartridge is mounted and a conveyor for conveying the developing agent received in the receiving port to a developing device. The developer agent receiving port has a receiving opening and the replenishment cartridge has a replenishment opening. Cylindrical expandable covers are provided at the receiving and replenishment openings for opening or closing these openings.
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Fujii Yozo
Matsuoka Isao
Beatty Robert
Konica Corporation
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