Patent ID: 8965241
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A development device comprising: a case having a supply port configured to supply developer to an image carrier in which an electrostatic latent image is formed; a developer carrier configured to be rotatably positioned in the case, and to develop the electrostatic latent image through the supply port by the developer; an antiscattering part configured to prevent the developer from scattering from the supply port; and a movement mechanism configured to make the developer carrier movable, in the case, between a developing position adjacent to the supply port and a housing position at a depth side from the developing position with respect to the supply port, wherein the antiscattering part is moved, in conjunction with movement of the developer carrier, between an opening position adjacent to the developing position and a withdrawal position far from the opening position, while separating from the developer carrier.