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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 05, 2011
Hisashi Kunihiro, Osaka, JP;
Hisashi Kunihiro, Osaka, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka-Shi, JP;
Abstract
A developing device for an image forming apparatus includes a partition member for partitioning an internal space of the developing device into a first carrying and second carrying paths, and a sliding member provided adjacent a developing roller and having an inclined planar surface. Residual developer collected from a surface of the developing roller slides along the inclined planar surface of the sliding member toward the first carrying path P, and the developer hits an inclined carrying surface of the partition member. A first portion of the developer slides along the carrying surface of the partition member and falls into the second carrying path. An opening in the carrying surface of the partition member allows a second portion of the developer to pass through the partition member and into the first carrying path.