Electrophotography – Internal machine environment – Particle or contaminant control
Patent
1997-07-18
2000-12-12
Royer, William J.
Electrophotography
Internal machine environment
Particle or contaminant control
G03G 1508
Patent
active
061609765
ABSTRACT:
A developing device includes a developer container containing magnetic particles; a developer holding unit formed at an opening portion of the developer container, the developer holding unit rotating while holding a developer; a magnetic field generating unit placed in the developer holding unit; a magnet placed along a circumferential direction of the developer holding unit to form a magnetic seal between the magnet and the developer holding unit; and a magnetic unit placed to be adjacent to the magnet. The developing device attains a reduction in driving torque and a high magnetic sealing performance.
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Ikemoto Isao
Karakama Toshiyuki
Watanabe Kazushi
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Royer William J.
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