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Developing apparatus comprising developing roller that is rotated upward from below in developing area and image forming apparatus using the same

US6343201B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2000
Grant dateJan 29, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/081
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A developing apparatus with a developing roller for conveying toners held on its surface to a developing area opposite to an image carrying member, the surface of the developing roller being moved upward from below in the developing area; a regulating member for regulating an amount of the toners to be conveyed to the developing area by the developing roller; a plate-shaped charging member for charging the toners; and a voltage applying device for applying a voltage to the charging member.

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