Patent ID: 9164419
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A developing container configured to contain developer, the developing container comprising: a filter member covering a communicating hole through which an inside and an outside of the developing container are communicated with each other; a fixing area where the filter member is fixed to the developing container; and a vibration regulating portion configured to regulate vibrations of the filter member on an inner side of the fixing area, the vibration regulating portion being positioned within a cross section of the communication hole, wherein the filter member is configured to allow passage of air and regulate passage of the developer, and wherein the vibration regulating portion is provided to regulate the vibrations of the filter member when the filter member is vibrated from a position where the filter member is separated from the vibration regulating portion to a position where the filter member contacts the vibration regulating portion.