Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable
Patent
1998-04-03
1999-08-17
Moses, Richard
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Modular or displaceable
399111, 399256, G03G 1508
Patent
active
059406585
ABSTRACT:
A toner frame usable with a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, includes (a) a toner containing portion for containing toner to be supplied to a developing member for developing a latent image formed on an electrophotographic photosensitive member; (b) a toner supply opening for supplying the toner into the toner containing portion, wherein the toner supply opening is provided in a longitudinal end portion of the toner containing portion; and (c) a supporting portion for supporting one end portion of a stirring member for stirring toner contained in the toner containing portion, wherein the supporting portion is disposed within a range of the toner supply opening and at a position deviated from a center of the toner supply opening, as seen in a longitudinal direction of the toner frame.
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Batori Yoshiyuki
Sato Minoru
Yokoi Akiyoshi
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Moses Richard
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