Developing device
US4669859A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/065
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A developing device for developing an electrostatic latent image formed on an imaging surface includes a developing electrode disposed opposite to the imaging surface and a control circuit for controlling the potential of the developing electrode. In one form, when the control circuit causes the developing electrode to be electrically floating, the upper limit of the voltage excursion is set at different levels as desired. In another form, the control circuit includes a sensor for sensing the potential of the imaging surface thereby allowing to carry out so-called fixed bias or auto-bias developing modes. In a further form, the mode of developing operation is automatically set depending upon the position of a pressure plate which is to be placed on an original for keeping the original in position during copying process.
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