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Photosensitive drum

US5991574A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 1998
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/764
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a photosensitive drum including: a cylindrical base body with a photosensitive layer formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof; and flanges respectively provided on both end surfaces of the cylindrical base body, the flanges being rotatably supported for rotatably supporting the photosensitive drum; wherein the cylindrical base body is molded from a conductive resin, and one of the flanges is molded from the conductive resin integrally with the cylindrical base body. The photosensitive drum, which contributes to a reduction in manufacturing cost by simplifying the manufacturing process and to improvement in reliability, is provided.

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