Patent ID: 6308035
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A developing device comprising:developing means, which is rotatable, for supplying developer to a developing portion;first stirring/conveying means for stirring and conveying the developer to the developing means, wherein the developer is supplied by the first stirring/conveying means to the developing means by way of a developer accumulating portion that is formed at a location along a rotating direction of the developing means and, at this location, supplies the developer to the developing means;second stirring/conveying means, provided below the first stirring/conveying means, for circulating and conveying a residual developer left on the developing means to the first stirring/conveying means; andpartition means for controlling the developer in the developer accumulating portion from being directly supplied to the second stirring/conveying means,wherein one end of the partition means is brought in contact with the developing means.