| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent fluidity of developer stored in a developer storage chamber of a developing device from decreasing. <P>SOLUTION: A developer container comprises: a developer accommodating part 42 which is vertically subdivided into a first accommodating part 42a and a second accommodating part 42b and accommodates developer; an in-container opening 44 provided in between the first accommodating part and the second accommodating part so as to supply developer from the first accommodating part to the second accommodating part; a developer supply port 45 which is provided in the bottom of the second accommodating part so as to supply developer from the second accommodating part to an external developing device 11; and a film part 62 which alternatingly closes one of the in-container opening or the developer supply port to prevent the in-container opening and the developer supply port from simultaneously communicating. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |
