DEVELOPER SUPPLY CONTAINER AND DEVELOPER SUPPLY SYSTEM Russian patent published in 2021 - IPC G03G15/08 

FIELD: manufacturing technology.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to developer supply container to be detachably connected to developer receiving device and developer supply system. Disclosed are a section for arranging a developer for placing a developer, an outlet section formed with an outlet for discharging a developer, placed in a section of placing the developer, and engaging section 30. Engaging section 30 is engaged with engaged section 11b during the developer supply reservoir 1 installation operation, shifting the developer receiving section 11 in the upward direction U so that the receiving opening is communicated with the outlet hole. Engaging section 30 has retaining section 31, which is provided with possibility of rotation around pivot axis 41 and is equipped with retaining part 21 having the shape of a groove to be engaged with engaged section 11b for holding engaged section 11b. During the installation operation, engaging section 30 rotates around pivot axis 41, as a result of which engaging section 11b held by retaining section 31 moves upwards U.

EFFECT: improving operation simplicity due to reduction of working force (acting force) during installation of reservoir for developer supply.

9 cl, 20 dwg