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Electrode configuration for carrying developer in a developer carrying device and image forming device

US8346136B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2009
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/0651
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided a developer carrying device, including a first carrying body having a first electrode group configured to form a traveling electric field while being applied a voltage sequentially and to circulate charged developer through a facing portion with respect to a developer supply target; and a second carrying body having a second electrode group configured to form a traveling electric field while being applied a voltage sequentially and to circulate the developer through a facing part with respect to the first electrode group so that the developer being carried is supplied to the first carrying body.

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