Sieve device, powder transporting unit, image forming apparatus, and method of transporting powder

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PATENT NO 8934816
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13738108

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A sieve device is provided. The sieve device includes a sieve body and an inlet unit. The sieve body includes a cylinder, a filter, and a blade. The cylinder is adapted to be supplied with a powder. The filter is disposed at a bottom of the cylinder. The blade is adapted to agitate the powder within the cylinder to allow the powder to pass through the filter. The blade is rotatable about a rotation axis that intersects with the filter in proximity to the filter. The inlet unit is adapted to introduce the powder into the sieve body.

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RICOH COMPANY LTDTOKYO 143-8555

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Hasegawa, Masashi Shizuoka, JP 39 1241
Ichikawa, Hideo Shizuoka, JP 45 1117
Terazawa, Seiji Shizuoka, JP 62 1766
Yamabe, Junji Shizuoka, JP 39 418

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