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Method of manufacturing spacer, method of manufacturing image forming apparatus using spacer, and apparatus for manufacturing spacer

US6926571B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2002
Grant dateAug 9, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2329/8655
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a spacer having a low-resistance film without using any exhaust device, and being interposed between a first substrate having an image forming member and a second substrate having an electron-emitting device. The method including the steps of preparing a spacer substrate with an edge including a tapered, chamfered or arcuated portion, preparing a liquid comprising a dispersed conductive material or dissolved conductive material, dipping the edge into the liquid, and drying and/or baking the spacer substrate after the dipping step.

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