Charging device, charging method, process cartridge and image forming apparatus
US6081681A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S430/102
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A charging device includes a charging member to which a voltage is applicable to charge a member to be charged, the charging member including a flexible member for forming a nip with the member to be charged, wherein the flexible member is moved to provide a speed difference between a surface of the member to be charged and a surface of the flexible member; wherein not less than 10.sup.2 /mm.sup.2 electroconductive particles are provided in the nip.
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