| 摘要 |
Apparatus is described for transporting particles as well as apparatus for dispensing particles which incorporates the transporting apparatus. Particle dispensing apparatus as described may be incorporated in developer apparatus of an electrostatographic copier for dispensing toner. An auger (82), coupled to a hopper (78) storing toner particles, dispenses toner particles through apertures (88) substantially uniformly into a developer material. Fibers (96) contact the moving toner particles to induce relative movement between the toner particles and auger (82) in a direction substantially normal to the direction of translation thereof. The fibers (96) also apply a force on the toner particles which prevents the particles clogging during the discharge thereof. <IMAGE> |
