Patent ID: 8055164
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A developer storage case comprising: a storage case that includes a discharge opening formed in a horizontally facing side surface of the storage case, the storage case being formed in a flat shape having a horizontal direction width of larger than the vertical direction height thereof and storing a developer therein; a delivery member that has a center of rotation disposed between a center of the storage case and discharge opening, that is rotatably supported on one end wall of the storage case, and that delivers the developer stored within the storage case; and a drive transmission member that is supported on an end portion of the delivery member, and that drives and rotates the delivery member, wherein the storage case defines an opening on an end side thereof opposite to an end side of the one end wall thereof, and another end side support member closes the opening and rotatably supports another end portion of the delivery member, wherein the opening has a substantially rectangular shape.