Patent ID: 9091959
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A developing device detachably attachable to a main body of an image forming apparatus, the developing device comprising: a casing; a developer carrying member configured to rotate, and configured to carry developer; a thickness regulating member at least partially disposed inside the casing, configured to contact the developer carrying member, and regulate a thickness of developer on the developer carrying member; a supply member configured to be at least partially disposed below the developer carrying member and inside the casing when the developing device is attached to the main body, and configured to: a first member at least partially disposed below the developer carrying member and inside the casing when the developing device is attached to the main body, and configured to move developer; and a second member at least partially disposed below the first member and inside the casing, and configured to move developer inside the casing, wherein a position at which the developer carrying member contacts the thickness regulating member is: