Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable
Patent
1997-05-20
1998-09-08
Grimley, Arthur T.
Electrophotography
Having particular structure
Modular or displaceable
399114, G03G 2116
Patent
active
058059598
ABSTRACT:
A process unit including a photoconductor unit having a photoconductor drum, a developing unit having a developing roller disposed in a development housing, and a support shaft means for supporting the developing unit pivotably relative to the photoconductor unit. The developing roller is disposed such that its surface is pressed against the surface of the photoconductor drum in a developing zone. The photoconductor drum and the developing roller are rotationally driven such that their respective surfaces move from below to above in the developing zone.
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Hamakawa Hiroyuki
Hazama Hiroyuki
Maeshima Masanobu
Ogawa Hirotsugu
Terada Takashi
Grimley Arthur T.
Mita Industrial Co. Ltd.
Tran Hoan
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