18204420. TONER CONTAINER simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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TONER CONTAINER

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

MAKOTO Hayashida of Shizuoka (JP)

Yuuki Nakamura of Shizuoka (JP)

Go Torll of Kanagawa (JP)

Takayuki Yada of Shizuoka (JP)

TONER CONTAINER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18204420 titled 'TONER CONTAINER

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a toner container that includes a first chamber for holding toner, a second chamber for receiving toner from outside the container, a stirring member for stirring the toner in the first chamber, and an air supply unit for discharging the toner from the first chamber.

  • The toner container has a first chamber for holding toner.
  • The first chamber has an outlet port for discharging the toner outside the container.
  • The toner container also has a second chamber with an inlet port for receiving toner from outside the container.
  • A stirring member is included in the container to stir the toner in the first chamber.
  • The stirring member rotates about a rotational axis.
  • An air supply unit is provided to supply air for discharging the toner from the first chamber through the outlet port.
  • The air supply unit, first chamber, and second chamber are aligned in the direction of the rotational axis.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Toner containers for printers and copiers.
  • Any application that requires controlled discharge of toner.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Efficient and controlled discharge of toner from a container.
  • Proper mixing and stirring of toner to prevent clumping.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved printing and copying quality by ensuring consistent toner discharge.
  • Reduced toner waste and cost by preventing clumping and clogging.
  • Simplified toner container design for easier manufacturing and maintenance.


Original Abstract Submitted

A toner container includes a first chamber for accommodating toner and provided with an outlet port through which the toner is discharged outside of the toner container, a second chamber provided with an inlet port and for accommodating toner to be received from an outside of the toner container through the inlet port, a stirring member for stirring the toner accommodated in the first chamber and to rotate about a rotational axis, and an air supply unit configured to supply air for discharging the toner accommodated in the first chamber to an outside of the toner container through the outlet port. The air supply unit, the first chamber, and the second chamber are aligned in this order in a direction of the rotational axis.

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