Development apparatus and image forming apparatus using the same
US7844203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/104
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A development apparatus includes an anilox roller for supplying liquid developer to a development roller and a supply roller arranged in a developer container and held in contact with the anilox roller to supply the liquid developer to the anilox roller. An AC voltage is applied to the supply roller, and a bias voltage is applied to the development roller. Liquid developer contained in grooves of undulations of an anilox pattern formed on a surface of the anilox roller is applied to the development roller.
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