Toner collecting device, image forming unit and image...

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2006-10-31

2009-12-15

Brase, Sandra L (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

C399S358000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07634213

ABSTRACT:
In a toner collecting device of the present invention for conveying collected waste toner to a waste toner storing portion with a toner conveying device, the toner conveying device is positioned at a side opposite to a driveline included in an apparatus body to which the toner collecting device is mounted. A driveline for driving the toner conveying device is not arranged at the side opposite to the driveline of the apparatus body, but the toner conveying device is directly driven by the driveline of the apparatus body. With this configuration, the toner collecting device is capable of driving, e.g., a toner conveying belt or a toner conveying screw arranged at the counter drive side without sophisticating the configuration.

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