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Magnetic field generating member and manufacturing method thereof, magnetic particle support body, image development device, process cartridge and image forming apparatus

US7917067B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2008
Grant dateMar 29, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49075
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnetic field generating member with high stiffness and small size, an image development device, a process cartridge and an image forming apparatus including the magnetic field generating member as well as a manufacturing method of the magnetic field generating member are provided where the magnetic field generating member includes a main body, a groove provided in the main body, an interposition member configured to be fitted in the groove of the main body and including a concave portion and a magnetic member as a long magnetic compact fixed into the concave portion of the interposition member.

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