Patent ID: 6466763
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A toner removal device for removing toner from a photoconductive drum within an image forming apparatus comprising:a. a waste toner reservoir positioned at an end of the photoconductive drum to contain waste toner removed from the photoconductive drum, the waste toner reservoir comprising an inlet positioned within the waste toner reservoir and having an outwardly extending pumping cylinder positioned around the inlet comprising an outer wall that forms an inner diameter; and b. an auger having a straight orientation and positioned parallel to the photoconductive drum and having a length greater than the photoconductive drum to extend through the pumping cylinder and unobstructed into an interior of the waste toner reservoir such that rotation of the auger moves toner along the photoconductive drum into the interior of the waste toner reservoir such that toner accumulates within the interior of the waste toner reservoir above the inlet.