Lubricant applicator, process cartridge including same, and image forming apparatus including same
US7885595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/75
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lubricant applicator, which is included in a process cartridge, and an image forming apparatus, includes a fur brush disposed downstream from a cleaning member in a direction of rotation of the image carrier that moves in the direction of rotation of the image carrier, scrape a solid lubricant disposed opposite to the image carrier while rotating, and apply powder scraped from the solid lubricant to the surface of the image carrier; a lubricant fixing member to fix the powder to the surface of the image carrier; and a first guide member disposed between the lubricant fixing member and the fur brush to convey the powder scattered from the fur brush to the surface of the image carrier.
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