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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 1987
Filed:
Nov. 15, 1985
Applicant:
Inventor:
John E Vineski, Rochester, NY (US);
Assignee:
Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G03G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
355 15 ; 198670 ;
Abstract
Apparatus for removing toner from a charge-retentive surface and collecting the toner in a receptacle for subsequent disposal thereof. This apparatus is characterized by the provision of structure for minimizing bridging or packing of toner in the flights of an auger forming a part of the removal and collection system as disclosed in the specification. The toner anti-bridging structure provides for imparting vibratory motion directly to the auger. To this end the anti-bridging structure includes a pendulum which is caused to periodically bang into the auger to create vibrations in the auger structure.