Toner cartridge/collecting tank assembly

Details Toner cartridge/collecting tank assembly Toner cartridge/collecting tank assembly

1996-05-20

1998-04-07

Beatty, Robert

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

G03G 1508

Patent

active

057376689

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus which facilitates replacement of a toner cartridge and collecting tank as a unit. The toner cartridge's exterior surface has an integrally formed collecting tank support portion having two opposing claws angled at an obtuse angle. The collecting tank has a support member for engaging the support portion of the toner cartridge for freely attaching/detaching the collecting tank to the toner cartridge.

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