Powder conveying device and image forming apparatus using...

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2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Chen, Sophia S. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Development

C222SDIG001, C399S262000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07076192

ABSTRACT:
A powder conveying device of the present invention includes a powder storing portion storing powder, and a pipe configured to guide the powder from the powder storing portion to a destination positioned below the powder storing portion. The pipe extends downward from the powder storing portion toward the destination, then bends with an inclination angle smaller than the preceding inclination angle relative to the horizontal, and then connects to the destination.

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