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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2015
Filed:
May. 30, 2013
Oki Data Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Toshiharu Sato, Tokyo, JP;
Oki Data Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A developing device includes a static latent image supporting member having a photosensitive layer and being arranged to be rotatable; a developer supporting member arranged to be rotatable for developing a static latent image formed on the static latent image supporting member using developer to form an image; a developer supplying member arranged to contact with the developer supporting member and be rotatable for supplying developer; and a drive transmission unit disposed on a side of same end portions of the developer supporting member and the developer supplying member for rotating the developer supporting member and the developer supplying member in a same rotational direction. The developer supplying member is formed so that an outer diameter thereof on a side of the drive transmission unit becomes smaller than an outer diameter thereof on an opposite side.