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Charging device

US5592263A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1994
Grant dateJan 7, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0233
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A charging device for use in an image forming apparatus is disclosed which charges an object to be charged by contacting a conductive charging member with the surface of the object and then applying a voltage across the charging member and the object, PA1 wherein at least a contact portion of the charging member comprises a conductive material having a hygroscopic degree of 0.2% or less.

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