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Charging device and image forming apparatus

US11092909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2020
Grant dateAug 17, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0266
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A charging device includes: a first charging unit that contacts a unit to be charged to charge the unit to be charged to a first charging potential; and a second charging unit that contacts the unit to be charged on a side upstream of the first charging unit in a direction of movement of the unit to be charged to charge the unit to be charged to a second charging potential that is lower than the first charging potential.

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