Belt driving mechanism and image forming apparatus
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Image forming apparatus having toner replenishment
US2023078527A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2023078527-A1 |
| Application number | US-202217991892-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Publication date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Grant date | — |
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An apparatus includes a developer container to and from which a replenishment container is attachable and detachable and which includes an accommodating portion and a replenishment port, a transfer portion configured to transfer a developer image on an image bearing member onto a recording material, a supporting tray including a supporting surface configured to support the recording material thereon, and a discharge portion configured to discharge the recording material, onto which the developer image has been transferred, on the supporting surface, wherein the supporting surface has an opening portion opening such that the replenishment port is exposed through the supporting surface, and wherein an opening/closing member configured to be movable between a closed position where the opening/closing member covers the replenishment port and serves as a part of the supporting surface and an open position where the replenishment port is exposed is provided.
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1 . An image forming apparatus to and from which a replenishment container accommodating developer is attachable and detachable and which is configured to form a developer image on a recording material, the image forming apparatus comprising: an image bearing member configured to rotate while bearing the developer image; a developer bearing member configured to bear the developer and supply the developer to the image bearing member; a developer container to and from which the replenishment container is attachable and detachable, the developer container comprising an accommodating portion configured to accommodate the developer to be borne on the developer bearing member, and a replenishment port for replenishing the accommodating portion with the developer from the replenishment container; a transfer portion configured to transfer the developer image on the image bearing member onto a recording material; a supporting tray comprising a supporting surface that supports the recording material thereon; and a discharge portion configured to discharge the recording material, onto which the developer image has been transferred, on the supporting surface, wherein the supporting tray has an opening portion opening such that the replenishment port is exposed through the supporting surface, and wherein an opening/closing member configured to be movable between a closed position where the opening/closing member covers the replenishment port and serves as a part of the supporting surface and an open position where the replenishment port is exposed is provided. 2 .- 5 . (canceled)
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Arrangements for supplying new developer · CPC title
- G03G21/1647Primary
Mechanical connection means · CPC title
Means for discharging uncollated sheet copy material, e.g. discharging rollers, exit trays · CPC title
- G03G21/1633Primary
using doors or covers (G03G21/1638 takes precedence) · CPC title
for the developer unit · CPC title
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- What does patent US2023078527A1 cover?
- An apparatus includes a developer container to and from which a replenishment container is attachable and detachable and which includes an accommodating portion and a replenishment port, a transfer portion configured to transfer a developer image on an image bearing member onto a recording material, a supporting tray including a supporting surface configured to support the recording material th…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Canon Kk
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G03G21/1647. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Thu Mar 16 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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