Developing apparatus
US6829464B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0844
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The developing apparatus includes a developer bearing member, a developer removing-feeding member and a circulating member, wherein the developer circulating member has a push-in amount to the removing-feeding member equal to or larger than a push-in amount of the developer circulating member to the developer removing-feeding member, thereby preventing toner fusion or generation of uncharged developer by a deterioration of the developer, and realizing stable development over a prolonged period.
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