Electrode wire support for scavengeless development
US5666619A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0643
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel wire module support structure for controlling the spacing and edge wire angle of an electrode wire relative to a donor roll in a scavengeless development process is disclosed. A stationary wire support is arc shaped with a rounded edge and is located in close proximity to the donor roll end. This spatial relationship between the donor roll end and the wire support surface optimizes the donor roll surface to wire relationship. The wire support surface may be at a greater or lesser radius than the the donor roll surface. When the wire support surface is located at a larger radius than the donor roll surface, a clamp assembly is used to control the height of the wires with respect to the donor roll surface.
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