Electrophotography – Image formation – Photoconductive member
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-17
2011-11-01
Tran, Hoan (Department: 2884)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Photoconductive member
Reexamination Certificate
active
08050594
ABSTRACT:
A conductive drum flange is provided in a cylindrical member of a photoconductive drum. A first gear is formed on an outer circumferential surface of the drum flange. A nonconductive gear member is provided in a shaft member of a transfer roller. A second gear to which driving force is transmitted from the first gear is formed on an outer circumferential surface of the gear member. A groove is formed in at least one of two sides of the gear member. A distance for insulation along the side is increased by groove walls of the groove.
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Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
Tran Hoan
Turocy & Watson LLP
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