Waste collection device and image forming apparatus

Details Waste collection device and image forming apparatus Waste collection device and image forming apparatus

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Chen, Sophia S (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Cleaning of imaging surface

Having handling of removed material

C399S120000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07917078

ABSTRACT:
A waste collecting device includes a first box including a top surface having a first opening, a bottom surface opposed to the top surface, and side surfaces connecting the top surface and the bottom surface and having a second opening, wherein the top surface, the bottom surface, and the side surfaces define a space allowing waste to be accommodated therein; a second box including a top surface, a bottom surface opposed to the top surface, and side surfaces connecting the top surface and the bottom surface and having a third opening, the third opening being in communication with the second opening; and a sending unit disposed in the first box and configured to send the waste in a direction away from the second box.

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