Image forming apparatus

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:870306

Satoh, Hisao ^[1]; Haneda, Satoshi ^[1]; Ikeda, Tadayoshi ^[1]; Morita, Shizuo ^[1]; Fukuchi, Masakazu ^[1]

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1. Hachioji, JP

In an image forming apparatus having a detachable process cartridge in which an image carrier on which an electrostatic latent image is formed, and a developing unit which develops the electrostatic latent image so that a toner image can be formed, both integrally formed into one unit. There is provided a developer container including a discharge section which can be inserted into a supply opening of the developing unit, and a container in which a predetermined amount of developer is contained, wherein the developer container is provided to the toner supply opening of the developing unit and the developer is supplied into the developing unit housing when a toner stirring screw of the developing unit is rotated.

• Research Organization: Texaco Inc. (White Plains, NY)
• DOE Contract Number: FC21-87MC23277
• Assignee: Konica Corporation (JP)
• Patent Number(s): US 5493366
• OSTI ID: 870306
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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forming
apparatus
detachable
process
cartridge
carrier
electrostatic
latent
formed
developing
unit
develops
toner
integrally
provided
developer
container
including
discharge
section
inserted
supply
predetermined
amount
contained
supplied
housing
stirring
screw
rotated
forming apparatus
integrally formed
predetermined amount
image forming
electrostatic latent
latent image
container including
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