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Developing device, process cartridge and electric energy supply part to developing roller

US6336012B1 · kind B1 · utility

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38Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 2000
Grant dateJan 1, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/183
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A developing device includes a frame; a developer carrying member including a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion provided at an end of the first cylindrical portion; and a magnet provided in the developer carrying member, extending from inside of the developer carrying member to outside thereof. A first electroconductive portion is supported on the magnet; and a second electroconductive portion is electrically connected with an inner surface of the first cylindrical portion and in slidable contact with the first electroconductive portion. A third electroconductive portion includes a first contact portion electrically connected with the first electroconductive portion and a second contact portion. The third electroconductive portion is electrically connected with an electrical contact of a main assembly of an image forming apparatus so that a developing bias is applied to the developer carrying member.

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