Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Patent
1998-05-11
2000-10-31
Royer, William J.
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
G03G 1508
Patent
active
061415200
ABSTRACT:
A developing device includes a toner container with a toner outlet which is formed as an opening permitting toner drop due to gravity from the toner container into a developing chamber when the opening is faced downward due to rotation of the toner container. The toner container is provided with an inner peripheral portion that is that is adjoining to the edge of the opening and protrudes toward a center line of container rotation and is on the downstream side of the opening in the direction of rotation of the toner container.
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Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
Royer William J.
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