Hard imaging apparatus charging devices and hard imaging device charging methods
US7050742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/025
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Aspects of the invention relate to hard imaging apparatus charging devices, imaging assemblies, imaging assemblies charging methods, and hard imaging device image bearing member charging methods. In one aspect, a hard imaging apparatus charging device is disclosed. The charging device includes first and second end members, and an intermediate member connecting the first and second end members. The intermediate member may have a length corresponding to an imaging area of the image bearing member of the hard imaging apparatus. The intermediate member may be configured to charge the imaging area used to form latent images on the image bearing member during hard imaging operations of the hard imaging apparatus. The first and second end members of the charging device may be configured to maintain a predetermined spaced charging clearance between the intermediate member and the imaging area of the image bearing member. The first and second end members and the intermediate member of the charging device include a monolithic layer.
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