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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2006
Shigenori Koido, Tokyo, JP;
Shigenori Koido, Tokyo, JP;
Oki Data Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A developing device includes an image supporting member; a developer supporting member for attaching developer to a latent image formed on a surface of the image supporting member for developing; a supply member for supplying developer to the developer supporting member; a first sealing member arranged to contact with both ends of the developer supporting member and the supply member; a holding member for holding the first sealing member; a case for attaching the developer supporting member and the supply member; a second sealing member arranged in the case for contacting with a lower surface of the developer supporting member in a longitudinal direction thereof when the developer supporting member is attached to the case. Further, a restricting section is provided in the case for restricting a movement of the holding member when the developer supporting member is attached to the case.