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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2023
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Hiroomi Matsuzaki, Shizuoka, JP;
Hiroki Ogino, Shizuoka, JP;
CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A developer replenishing device includes a containing portion containing developer and a conveying path forming portion forming a conveying path of developer, with the conveying path including a conveying inlet and a conveying outlet. A moving member includes a developer holding portion movable to a first position at which the holding portion is connected to the containing portion and a second position at which the holding portion is connected to the conveying inlet. In addition, an exhaust air portion generates exhaust air, and a filter passes air flow and does not pass developer. When the moving member is at the second position, the filter is disposed such that developer is held inside the holding portion and exhaust air generated by the exhaust air portion is allowed to enter the holding portion, and the holding portion is located below the conveying inlet in a gravity direction.