Developer storage device and image forming apparatus

The developer storage device with dual handles and a container support unit ensures balanced removal of the developer container, preventing spillage and maintaining cleanliness.

JP7803096B2Active Publication Date: 2026-01-21KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC
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Application Number
JP2021193254
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-11-29
Publication Date
2026-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2041-11-29

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Abstract

To provide a developer container device that allows a user to hold a developer container without tilting the container when taking out the container, and an image formation device having the developer container.SOLUTION: A waste toner container device 6 has a recovery container 60 and a container equipping unit 70. The recovery container 60 includes: a container body 62; an inflow port 61 provided near a back end part 62A in an upper part 621 of a container body 62, in an insertion direction D21 of the recovery container 60; a first grip 81 provided in the upper part 621 of the container body 62; and a second grip 82 provided in a front end part 62B of the container body 62 in a drawing direction D22.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4
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