Apparatus and method for loading a donor member

Details Apparatus and method for loading a donor member Apparatus and method for loading a donor member

1998-10-22

1999-09-14

Grimley, Arthur T.

Electrophotography

Image formation

Development

399266, 399281, G03G 1508

Patent

active

059535717

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for simultaneously fluidizing, charging and loading toner onto a donor member in one step using a corona device which is enclosed and separate from the toner supply. An ion-air stream emanating from this charging device also directs the charged toner onto the donor. The system includes a housing for containing toner particles; a donor member, mounted in said housing, for transporting charged toner particles on the surface said donor member to a development zone adjacent to said image bearing member; a loading system for loading said donor member with charged toner particles, said loading system includes blower for generating an air stream for fluidizing toner particles and charging device for charging said air stream.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3133833 (1964-05-01), Giaimo, Jr.
patent: 3882822 (1975-05-01), Sullivan, Jr.
patent: 4777106 (1988-10-01), Fotland et al.
patent: 5532100 (1996-07-01), Christy et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Apparatus and method for loading a donor member does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Apparatus and method for loading a donor member, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus and method for loading a donor member will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1519374