Method and device for conveying waste toner in an image forming device

Method and device for conveying waste toner in an image forming device

A conveyor mechanism for moving waste toner within an interior of a waste toner reservoir. The conveyor mechanism has a first end positioned in proximity to an inlet into the waste toner reservoir, and a second end positioned vertically above the first end. The conveyor mechanism operates to move th...

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Hauptverfasser: STAFFORD DONALD WAYNE, TIGGES GREGORY SCOTT, FAHMY ALFRED LOUIS, PALUMBO FRANKLIN JOSEPH, MCALPINE ROBERT WATSON, SMITH WILLIAM DALE
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
CINEMATOGRAPHY
ELECTROGRAPHY
ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY
HOLOGRAPHY
MAGNETOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHYSICS
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Zusammenfassung:A conveyor mechanism for moving waste toner within an interior of a waste toner reservoir. The conveyor mechanism has a first end positioned in proximity to an inlet into the waste toner reservoir, and a second end positioned vertically above the first end. The conveyor mechanism operates to move the toner from a lower position within the waste toner reservoir to the vertically elevated position. The conveyor device may allow for the capacity of the waste toner reservoir to be more fully utilized. In use, the conveyor device is activated and waste toner is moved into the upper reaches of the waste toner reservoir.