Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Patent
1997-12-29
1998-12-08
Brase, Sandra
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
399119, G03G 1508
Patent
active
058483381
ABSTRACT:
A toner replenishing device including a mounting base having a toner replenishment opening formed for replenishing a hopper with a toner, and a toner cartridge to be mountable on the mounting base at a replenishing position at which the toner can be replenished through the toner replenishment opening. The mounting base is provided with a replenishment opening shutter member, and locking means for inhibiting the turning of the replenishment opening shutter member. When the toner cartridge is mounted at the replenishing position, locking of the locking means is released, and when the container is turned, a through-hole of the toner cartridge and the toner replenishment opening open.
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Brase Sandra
Mita Industrial Co. Ltd.
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