Patent ID: 7643777
Filing Date: 2010-01-05
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A toner cartridge that can be attached to and detached from an apparatus main body comprising: an outer housing having a substantially rectangular upper cross section and a substantially semi-circular lower cross section, an inner housing that is disposed inside of a lower portion of the outer housing and that has a cylindrical shape with an opening formed at its side surface, the inner housing being rotatably supported in the lower portion of the outer housing, and at the opening a bridging portion being formed along a longitudinal direction of the inner housing; and ring-like shaped seal members that are provided between the outer housing and the inner housing, the seal members being respectively disposed at both sides of the opening, in a longitudinal direction, of the inner housing; wherein gaps are formed on the inner housing, and the ring-like shaped seal members are provided at the gaps.