Developing device, and image forming apparatus and process cartridge comprising the same
US7813680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0921
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
To downsize a developing device in the developing carrier axial direction without generating image concentration irregularities from recirculation of developer in the magnetic roller end regions, an N2 pole and an N3 pole, which are mutually adjacent having the same polarity (N polarity), and which are for generating a magnetic force for removing from a developing sleeve a developer that has passed through a developing region, are provided on a magnetic roller. Magnets of this developing device, which are for generating a magnetic field to displace to the inside in the axial direction magnetic force lines that cause peeling force in the direction of separation from the developing sleeve to act on developer on the developing sleeve, based on the magnetic force of the N2 pole and the N3 pole, and that pass through the axial direction end regions within a developer separation region on the developing sleeve, are provided on the outside of the magnetic roller.
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