Developer conveyance device and image forming apparatus incorporating same

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PATENT NO 10935907
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16876134

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A developer conveyance device includes a downward conveyance path in which a developer falls under gravity, a transverse conveyance path communicating with a lower end of the downward conveyance path and extending in a transverse direction intersecting with the downward conveyance path, a transport screw disposed in the transverse conveyance path, and a floating member. The transport screw is configured to rotate in a predetermined direction to transport the developer in the transverse direction. The floating member is configured to contact the transport screw rotating in the predetermined direction to float in the downward conveyance path.

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RICOH COMPANY LTDTOKYO

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fujimori, Akira Kanagawa, JP 46 360
Ishizuka, Yusuke Kanagawa, JP 26 75
Kikuchi, Hiroshi Kanagawa, JP 368 4661
Kimura, Hideki Kanagawa, JP 143 2077
Takahashi, Yutaka Kanagawa, JP 230 4433
Uenishi, Hiroyuki Kanagawa, JP 33 264
Yahagi, Johji Kanagawa, JP 3 3

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