Patent ID: 6622001
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A cleaning device comprising:a cleaning member for removing a developer from a member to be cleaned; a cleaning container for containing therein said developer removed by said cleaning member; said cleaning container includes a developer containing portion, which is provided more remotely from said member to be cleaned than said cleaning member; conveying means for conveying said developer removed by said cleaning member to said containing portion, wherein said conveying means includes a conveying member for conveying said developer and a rotatable crank shaft, which is provided more remotely from said member to be cleaned than said conveying member for transmitting a driving force to said conveying member; and a sliding fulcrum portion supporting said conveying member between a tip end portion of said conveying member and said crank shaft, said sliding fulcrum portion slidably supporting said conveying member when said crank shaft is rotated.