Toner dispersion member and toner dispersion mechanism with it, as well as the developing device and an image forming apparatus equipped with the toner dispersion mechanism

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toner distribution member that supplies toner supplied from a toner storage container in a distributed state into a developing device with a simple configuration, and a toner distribution mechanism including the toner distribution member.;SOLUTION: A toner distribution member 25 includes a rotation shaft 25a, and projections 25b for distribution, each of which is formed by winding a flexible first film member with a plurality of cuts formed on one side thereof on the outer peripheral surface of the rotation shaft 25a so as for the cuts to face outward. A first support member 26, which supports the projection 25b for distribution at a predetermined angle relative to the outer peripheral surface of the rotation shaft 25a, is disposed inside the projection 25b for distribution.;COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT