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Lubricant supply device, process unit, image forming apparatus, and process unit manufacturing method

US9207625B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2014
Grant dateDec 8, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49863
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lubricant supply device includes a solid lubricant, a lubricant holder to hold the solid lubricant, a lubricant supply member to supply lubricant to a lubrication target, a pressing member to press the solid lubricant toward the lubricant supply member, and a pressing force adjuster to change an amount of pressing force exerted by the pressing member.

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