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Xerographic apparatus with a detachable corona charger

US5576820A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1995
Grant dateNov 19, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/1687
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A xerographic apparatus which allows simple attachment and detachment of a corona charger type transferring device, wherein the apparatus includes a first engagement section which matches a first positioning protrusion section provided at the holder located at one end of the corona charger type transferring device, a second engagement section which matches a second elastically deformable protrusion section for engagement with the xerographic device and which is provided at the holder located at the other end, biasing means for biasing the transferring device upward, and a first sidewall having an opening section which is located facing the second protrusion section in order to confine the site of the second protrusion section to be subjected to elastic deformation by pressing and allows application of pressure therethrough.

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