Powder conveying device and image forming apparatus

A powder conveying device comprising:

• a first conveying component through which gas containing powder is to be conveyed;
• a second conveying component to which a downstream end of the first conveying component is connected and through which the gas received from the first conveying component is to be conveyed, the second conveying component extending in a second gas conveying direction that intersects a first gas conveying direction defined by the first conveying component;
• a third conveying component extending from the second conveying component and through which the gas received from the second conveying component is to be conveyed, the third conveying component extending in a third gas conveying direction that intersects the second gas conveying direction;
• a fourth conveying component to which a downstream end of the third conveying component is connected and through which the gas received from the third conveying component is to be conveyed, the fourth conveying component extending in a fourth gas conveying direction that intersects the third gas conveying direction, wherein the third conveying component includes two components extending parallel to each other along the third gas conveying direction, each of the two components directly connecting with the fourth conveying component;
• and
• a removing component provided on a downstream side in the fourth gas conveying direction relative to the fourth conveying component, the removing component being configured to remove powder from the gas.