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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2025
Filed:
Oct. 12, 2023
Naohiro Kawashima, Kanagawa, JP;
Kei Saito, Tokyo, JP;
Naohiro Kawashima, Kanagawa, JP;
Kei Saito, Tokyo, JP;
RICOH COMPANY, LTD., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A powder conveyance device includes a conveyor that rotates in a rotation direction to convey powder and a first conveyance tube accommodating the conveyor. A second conveyance tube extends in an angled direction that is angled with respect to the first conveyance tube. The second conveyance tube communicates with the first conveyance tube. A swing member is disposed inside the second conveyance tube. The swing member swings in accordance with rotation of the conveyor. The swing member has one end that is detachably attached to the conveyor. The one end is detached from the conveyor in a detaching direction. A restrictor is disposed inside one of the first conveyance tube and the second conveyance tube. The restrictor restricts motion of the swing member in the detaching direction.