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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 2017
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2015
Oki Data Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Yukiyoshi Oda, Tokyo, JP;
Oki Data Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A developing unit includes a chamber in which a developer material is held. The developer material is received from an external device through the developer material receiving opening. A developer guide member is disposed in the chamber and directly under the developer material receiving opening. The developer guide member extends in a first direction and guides the developer material in the first direction. A developer material transporting member is disposed between the developer material receiving opening and the developer guide member. The developer material transporting member extends in a second direction parallel to the first direction and transports the developer material in the second direction. An agitator is formed on the developer transporting member and is disposed directly under the developer material receiving opening.