Method and apparatus for removing developer from a developer car

Details Method and apparatus for removing developer from a developer car Method and apparatus for removing developer from a developer car

1998-11-17

2000-05-30

Grainger, Quana

Electrophotography

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399273, 399285, G03G 1508

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060700394

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for removing developer from a developer carrier includes a developer-charge-eliminating means including a first elastic member. The first elastic member is electrically conductive and contacts the developer carrier with an uneven surface. Preferably, the uneven surface includes exposed cells of a foamed body. The uneven surface of the first elastic member insures that sufficient contact and frictional resistance is applied to excess developer on a developer carrier. Preferably, the first elastic body is backed by a backing member which is more flexible than the first elastic member. The flexible second elastic body further insures that the charge-eliminating member sufficiently contacts the developer carried by the developer carrier even with extended use.

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patent: 5708921 (1998-01-01), Yagi et al.
patent: 5978635 (1999-11-01), Azuma et al.

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