Patent ID: 7620349
Filing Date: 2009-11-17
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An agent containing unit for use in an image forming apparatus, comprising: a container configured to store an agent and having an opening on a first end portion of the container; a discharge port unit, attached to the opening of the container, configured to cover the opening of the container and having a first discharge port, through which the agent is discharged from the container; and a support plate configured to support the container fixed detachably on the support plate, and having a second discharge port aligned with the first discharge port, wherein the container having the discharge port unit further comprises a lock member provided at a second end portion of the container, and said support plate comprises a concave portion, provided at a first end portion of the support plate and having the second discharge port therein, and a lock receiver, provided at a second end portion of the support plate, and wherein the container is fixed on the support plate by engaging the discharge port unit with the concave portion of the support plate and by engaging the lock member with the lock receiver of the support plate.