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Electrophotographic copying machine

US3936184A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1974
Grant dateFeb 3, 1976
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Expiry dateMay 21, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0258
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In an electrophotographic copying machine of the type which transfer an electrostatic latent image formed on a photosensitive element, usually comprising a conductive base and a photoconductive layer thereon, onto a recording member, an electric dust collector is provided to clean the air flowing in the vicinity of a corona discharger and the photosensitive member. In order to direct the dust-free air, there is provided an air flow passage and a blower such as a fan. The corona discharger and the electric dust collector may be constructed integrally or separately. All of the air in the copying machine may be made dust-free.

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