Image carrier and writing electrodes, method for manufacturing the same, and image forming apparatus using the same
US6646663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/265
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The object of the invention is to provide an image carrier which is capable of securely preventing the leakage of charge in lateral direction so as to stably conduct the application or removal of charge and which can be easily manufactured. An image carrier comprises a dielectric layer, wherein charge is transferred between the dielectric layer and a charge-transfer controlling means so as to apply charge to or remove charge from the dielectric layer, wherein the dielectric layer is formed in such a structure that a large number of conductive portions are formed to be separately dispersed in its outer surface. Charge is transferred between the conductive portions and the charge-transfer controlling means so as to apply charge to or remove charge from the conductive portions.
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