| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily and securely attach/detach a developer supply container by a simple structure. <P>SOLUTION: The developer supply container is structured so as to be attached/detached to/from a developer supply device which includes: an attaching part to which the cylindrical developer supply container that rotates and thereby supplies developer stored therein can be attached, and an attaching control part which is located in front of the attaching part and controls the operation of attaching the developer supply container to the attaching part. The developer supply container has an attached control part which is provided so as to project from the outer peripheral face of the developer supply container and subjected to restriction by the attaching control part when the developer supply container is attached to the attaching part. The attaching control part and the attached control part are attached/detached while engaged. Rotation of the developer supply container rotates the attaching control part in conjunction with the container. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO |
