Patent ID: 8995888
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a toner container including a container main body that is provided with a discharge port configured to discharge a toner; a development device including a development device main body having a replenishment port configured to receive a toner discharged from the discharge port and a shutter configured to open/close the replenishment port; a sealing member attached onto the circumference of the replenishment port to come into contact with the shutter; a biasing member configured to bias the shutter to a position to close the replenishment port; and a pressing member configured to press the shutter against the bias force of the biasing member to another position to open the replenishment port; wherein the shutter is configured to open/close the replenishment port by turning along the outside face of the development device main body.