Patent ID: 8055163
Filing Date: 2011-11-08
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A toner replenishing apparatus for replenishing toner to a developing section that develops with the toner an electrostatic image on a surface of a photoreceptor, comprising: a toner replenishing container formed into a cylindrical shape, for replenishing the toner stored therein to the developing section by a rotation of the toner replenishing container itself; a toner scraping member provided so as to be movable without being fixed in the toner replenishing container and to rub against an inner wall surface of the toner replenishing container, the toner scraping member including a plurality of magnetic bodies arranged in a predetermined direction and a support section that extends in an arranging direction of the magnetic bodies and supports an one end portion of each of the magnetic bodies; and a magnet disposed along an outer peripheral surface of the toner replenishing container, for attracting the magnetic bodies with a magnetic force.