| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a developer replenisher capable of loosening developer-blocking, without installing a device such as a pump, and replenishing the developer stably from an early period. <P>SOLUTION: The developer replenisher for replenishing the developer to an image forming apparatus includes: a first container 10 formed of a deformable material, whose volumetric capacity may be reduced with deformation thereof, for storing the developer; a second container 11 formed of a deformable material, whose volumetric capacity may be reduced with deformation thereof, for storing a gaseous body; and a cap 12 for sealing the first container 10 and the second container 11. In a state where the first container 10 and the second container 11 are open, the developer in the first container 10 is discharged with the deformation of the first container 10 and the second container 11, and also, the gaseous body in the second container 11 blows on the developer in discharging. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT |
