EP0296334A1
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Image transferring device for a copier
Assignee: Ricoh Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-04-26
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A device applicable to a color copier (10) or the like for transferring an image to a paper sheet includes a hollow drum-like frame (44) the peripheral wall of which is removed except for opposite circumferential edge portions (48a, 48b) and a connecting portion (48c) which links the edge portions to each other. A conductive sheet (46) is wrapped around the frame (44) to cover the removed portion of the frame. An intermediate portion of the conductive sheet (46a) is bulged radially outward beyond the outer periphery of the frame (44).
Inventors
- 👤 Tosio Nakahara
- 👤 Nobuo Kasahara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:32
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/14; G03G15/16; G03G15/163; G03G15/1635; G03G15/165; G03G15/1655
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A device installed in image forming equipment for transferring an image to a paper sheet, comprising: a drum-like frame comprising opposite circumferential edge portions which define opposite end portions of a hollow cylinder, a connecting portion connecting said edge portions to each other, and a removed portion formed by removing a wall of said hollow cylinder except for said edge portions and said connecting portion; and a conductive sheet wrapped around a peripheral portion of said frame in such a manner as to fully cover said removed portion and with only a leading side thereof fixed to said connecting portion of said frame, said conductive sheet having an intermediate portion which is bulged radially outward beyond outer periphery of said frame.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A device installed in image forming equipment for transferring an image to a paper sheet, comprising: a drum-like frame comprising opposite circumferential edge portions which define opposite end portions of a hollow cylinder, a connecting portion connecting said edge portions to each other, and a removed portion formed by removing a wall of said hollow cylinder except for said edge portions and said connecting portion; and a conductive sheet wrapped around a peripheral portion of said frame in such a manner as to fully cover said removed portion and with only a leading side thereof fixed to said connecting portion of said frame, said conductive sheet having an intermediate portion which is bulged radially outward beyond outer periphery of said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said removed portion of said frame is dimensioned greater than a paper sheet having the largest size which is applicable to the image forming apparatus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said removed portion of said frame is dimensioned greater than said conductive sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said frame is provided with a recess which extends in a lengthwise direction of said frame.
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