Brush for applying release agent to intermediate transfer member
US5434657A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/162
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for maintaining high surface gloss and toner particle release properties of an intermediate transfer member for an electrostatographic printing machine. The apparatus includes a buffing brush in which the fibers of the brush act to smooth out the intermediate transfer member surface to maintain high gloss. The fibers may also themselves be capable of breaking down to apply a thin film coating of release agents, or alternatively, the buffing brush may include liquid or solid release agents that are applied as a thin film coating by the buffing brush.
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