| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem, wherein the rotary stirring paddle of a toner cartridge, having a double-U-shaped lateral cross-section, is damaged or deformed, or the occurrence of toner agglomerates in the inside of a bearing. <P>SOLUTION: The rotary stirring paddle 20 is formed of a hard synthetic resin molded article. A blade 21 is formed of a resin film having a thickness of 0.3 mm to 0.8 mm. A separation plate 18 is disposed in a boundary between a space accommodating a stirring paddle 20 and a space, accommodating an agitator having the form of a hollow coil. The bearing 17 for supporting one end of the shaft of the rotary stirring paddle 20 has such a shape that a cylinder is divided into a plurality of parts, such that dividing parts have clearances. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI |
