Cleaning device and image forming apparatus using the same

Details Cleaning device and image forming apparatus using the same Cleaning device and image forming apparatus using the same

2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Beatty, Robert (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Cleaning of imaging surface

Fibrous brush

Reexamination Certificate

active

06895209

ABSTRACT:
A cleaning device for cleaning an image carrier by removing toner and other residues left thereon of the present invention includes a brush having tips, which contact the surface of the image carrier, provided with a loop configuration and a contact pressure of 50 g/cm2. A toner collecting space is located at a position adjacent to the brush and at which the tips of the brush contacted the surface of the image carrier arrive in accordance with the movement of the brush.

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