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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 16, 2014
Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., Osaka-shi, Osaka, JP;
Hiroki Morishita, Osaka, JP;
KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc., Osaka-shi, JP;
Abstract
Toner conveying device includes cylindrical member, shutter member, and shutter opening/closing mechanism. Cylindrical member is provided at end of toner conveyance path in which toner is conveyed, cylindrical member having first opening from which toner is discharged, end of toner conveyance path being on downstream side in toner conveyance direction. Shutter member is formed in shape of cylinder with bottom and configured to be externally fitted with cylindrical member and open and close first opening. Shutter opening/closing mechanism is configured to cause shutter member to pivot between open position at which first opening is opened and closed position at which first opening is closed, while moving shutter member in direction along axis around which shutter member pivots such that at closed position, bottom surface of shutter member and side edge of cylindrical member are pressed against each other.