Cleaning unit for a xerographic printing machine

Details Cleaning unit for a xerographic printing machine Cleaning unit for a xerographic printing machine

1991-11-29

1993-05-18

Grimley, A. T.

Photocopying

Contact printing

Light boxes

355297, 355302, 118652, G03G 2100

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052125300

ABSTRACT:
A cleaning unit for a xerographic printing machine, or the like. A system for mechanically or electrostatically removing objects, such a toner or paper particles in a printing machine from a photoreceptor or other member to be cleaned, includes a cleaning brush rotating in contact with the member to be cleaned, a cleaning roll brought into contact with the cleaning brush to electrostatically or magnetically remove toner from the cleaning brush, and a cleaning blade supported at the base by a blade holder. The cleaning blade is pressed against the cleaning roll, to remove toner deposited on the surface of the cleaning roll. The cleaning blade is a resilient, thin metal plate.

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