Patent ID: 9086673
Filing Date: 2015-07-21
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A collection device configured to collect adhering substance adhered on an image carrier configured to carry a developer image thereon, the collection device comprising: an accommodation part configured to accommodate therein the collected adhering substance; and a detection part configured to detect an amount of the adhering substance in the accommodation part and including, wherein the accommodation part includes a conveyance member configured to convey the adhering substance to the detection part, the conveyance member includes an auger screw, wherein the moving member is configured to be moved from the first position to the second position when the pressing force from the adhering substance that is conveyed by the conveyance member exceeds a predetermined pressure, and wherein the accommodation part includes a conveyance member accommodation part that accommodates therein the auger screw, the conveyance member accommodation part having a cylindrical shape having an inner diameter that is substantially the same as an outer diameter of the auger screw.