Electrophotography – Internal machine environment – Particle or contaminant control
Patent
1998-02-26
1999-03-30
Grimley, Arthur T.
Electrophotography
Internal machine environment
Particle or contaminant control
399111, 399262, G03G 1508
Patent
active
058900349
ABSTRACT:
In the laser printer for performing image formation through an electrophotography process, the agitator 32 is rotated to agitate toner in the toner cartridge 30 to supply toner through the toner exhaust port 206 to the process unit 7. To rotate the agitator 32, the engagement member 302 and the flange 304 are inserted in the end port 230 of the toner cartridge 30. The sealing member 306 is attached in close contact with the engagement member 302 and the flange 304. The washer member 308 is disposed between the sealing member 306 and the flange 304. The grooved portion 305 is provided on the contact surface of the flange 304 in contact with the washer member 308.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5506665 (1996-04-01), Ishida et al.
patent: 5771427 (1998-06-01), Makino
Makino Kazumasa
Nakano Hiroshi
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Grimley Arthur T.
Tran Hoan
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