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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 26, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2016
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Hiroki Ogino, Mishima, JP;
Tomonori Matsunaga, Suntou-gun, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A developer container, which is configured to contain developer therein, includes a developer conveyance plate configured to allow the developer to be placed thereon and convey the developer, an opening member including an opening for discharging the developer, and a coupling member coupling the opening member and the developer conveyance plate with each other. The developer conveyance plate includes a vibration target unit configured to receive a vibration. The coupling member extends/compresses, or swings when the developer conveyance plate conveys the developer toward an opening side where the opening is located.