Patent ID: 6708016
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A developing device for developing images formed on an image carrier comprising:a rotatably mounted roller-like toner carrier for holding a toner on the surface thereof; a plate-like regulating member for regulating an amount of the toner held on the toner carrier, the regulating member having at least one bent part, a first regulating part that is located such that it is in contact with the toner carrier and a second regulating part that is located such that it is in contact with the toner carrier downstreamside of the first regulating part with respect to the surface-moving direction of the toner carrier, said bent part forming a boundary between the first regulating part and the second regulating part; and a casing for accommodating the toner, the toner cater and the regulating member; wherein the regulating member is positioned between the toner carrier and the casing.