Patent ID: 6038422
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A toner cartridge, comprising a hollow-cylindrical main body which is rotatably driveable about is longitudinal axis and has two opposite end sides, said main body being provided in one of said end sides with an outlet opening having a smaller diameter than a diameter of a remaining part of said main body; and at least one substantially truncated-cone-shaped, hollow inner body arranged in an interior of said main body, said inner body having one end with a smaller diameter opening into said outlet opening of said main body and another end with a greater diameter connected with the other end side of said main body, said inner body in a region of said end of a greater diameter having a radial recess provided in a wall of said inner body, said main body on its inner surface being provided with a spiral-shaped formation which during rotation of the cartridge transports the toner to said recess of said inner body, said inner body on its inner surface being provided with a spiral-shaped formation which during rotation of the cartridge transports the toner from said recess to said outlet opening.