Shutter mechanism, developer accommodating container, process cartridge and image forming apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9057986
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14313307

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A shutter mechanism capable of opening and closing an opening through which a developer accommodated in a container is movable includes a shutter member movable to open and close the opening; and a limiting member for limiting movement of the shutter member in a direction of opening the opening. When the container is inclined, the limiting member moves to a position where the limiting member limits the movement of the shutter member.

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  • CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kawarago, Atsushi Suntou-gun, JP 15 72

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