Patent ID: 6021292
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: G03G,Y10S

Abstract:
A toner cartridge, comprising:a hollow outer body, extending in a longitudinal direction thereof and having a longitudinal end, said outer body having at least one first opening formed therein;a hollow inner body inserted into said outer body and slidable relative to said outer body, said inner body holding toner therein, said inner body having at least one second opening formed therein, the second opening being aligned with the first opening when said inner body is slid relative to said outer body, thereby allowing the toner to be discharged out of the inner body;a partition disposed in said outer body, said partition being slidable relative to said outer body in the longitudinal direction, said partition moving from a first position to a second position when said inner body is slid relative to said outer body, thereby defining a residual toner accommodating space between said partition and the longitudinal end.