Patent ID: 7076191
Filing Date: 2006-07-11
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A toner conveying apparatus for conveying toner from a toner containing device to a prescribed position, said toner conveying apparatus comprising: an air supplying device configured to supply the toner containing device with air; a suction pipe connected to the toner containing device and configured to lead the toner stored in the toner containing device; a suction pump configured to generate a negative pressure in the suction pipe and suck the toner stored in the toner containing device; and a control device configured to control an operation of the air supplying device and an operation of the suction pump, wherein, when a cumulative count value corresponding to a toner replenishing operation reaches a prescribed level, the control device controls the air supplying device to operate after the suction pump is stopped by the control device, and said toner has one of a maximum shearing stress of about 30G (N/m