US4021113A
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Cleaning device for electrostatic copiers
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert AG
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Filing: 1976-02-17
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Granted: 1977-05-03
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Expires: 1996-02-17
Abstract
Abstract An electrostatic copier wherein an electrostatic image pattern is formed in the photoconductive surface of a rotatable endless carrier, toner particles are attracted to the patterns to form a visible image and thereupon transferred to an image carrier and a cleaning web contacts a portion of the photoconductive surface to clean it in preparation for the formation of another image pattern, a brush roller has an axis of rotation extending parallel to the axis of rotation of the endless carrier, the brush roller engaging the surface upstream of the portion as considered in the direction of rotation of the endless carrier and being rotated exclusively by frictional contact with the surface so as to remove from the surface carrier particles adhering thereto and prevent them from reaching the web.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Zindikus
- 👤 Heinz Krobel
- 👤 Walter Franke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:37
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G21/00; G03G21/0005; G03G21/0041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
In an electrostatic copier wherein an electrostatic image pattern is formed in the photoconductive surface of a rotatable endless carrier, toner and toner carrier particles are attracted to said pattern to form a visible image and are thereupon transferred to an image carrier and a cleaning web subsequently contacts a portion of the photoconductive surface to clean it in preparation for the formation of another image pattern, the improvement comprising a brush roller having an axis of rotation extending parallel to the axis of rotation of said endless carrier, said brush roller engaging said surface upstream of said portion as considered in the direction of rotation of said endless carrier and being rotated exclusively by frictional contact with said surface so as to remove from said surface carrier particles adhering thereto and prevent them from reaching said web.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
In an electrostatic copier wherein an electrostatic image pattern is formed in the photoconductive surface of a rotatable endless carrier, toner and toner carrier particles are attracted to said pattern to form a visible image and are thereupon transferred to an image carrier and a cleaning web subsequently contacts a portion of the photoconductive surface to clean it in preparation for the formation of another image pattern, the improvement comprising a brush roller having an axis of rotation extending parallel to the axis of rotation of said endless carrier, said brush roller engaging said surface upstream of said portion as considered in the direction of rotation of said endless carrier and being rotated exclusively by frictional contact with said surface so as to remove from said surface carrier particles adhering thereto and prevent them from reaching said web.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1, wherein said brush roller is of cylindrical configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1, said brush roller having a shaft; and further comprising means movably mounting said shaft so that the latter is free to move under the influence of force components acting upon said brush rollers in direction towards said surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improvement as defined in claim 3, said means having a journalling slot wherein a portion of said shaft is turnably and shiftably received, said slot being inclined to the horizontal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1; further comprising means mounting said cleaning web and said brush roller so that they together form an assembly which is insertable into and withdrawable from said copier as a unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1, wherein said brush roller has bristles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
138 words
In an electrostatic copier wherein an electrostatic image pattern is formed in the photoconductive surface of a rotatable endless carrier, toner and toner carrier particles are attracted to said pattern to form a visible image and are thereupon transferred to an image carrier and cleaning means subsequently contacts a portion of the photoconductive surface to clean it in preparation for the formation of another image pattern, the improvement comprising a brush roller having an axis of rotation extending parallel to the axis of rotation of said endless carrier, said brush roller engaging said surface upstream of said portion as considered in the direction of rotation of said endless carrier and being rotated exclusively by frictional contact with said surface so as to remove from said surface carrier particles adhering thereto and prevent them from reaching said cleaning means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
138 words
In an electrostatic copier wherein an electrostatic image pattern is formed in the photoconductive surface of a rotatable endless carrier, toner and toner carrier particles are attracted to said pattern to form a visible image and are thereupon transferred to an image carrier and cleaning means subsequently contacts a portion of the photoconductive surface to clean it in preparation for the formation of another image pattern, the improvement comprising a brush roller having an axis of rotation extending parallel to the axis of rotation of said endless carrier, said brush roller engaging said surface upstream of said portion as considered in the direction of rotation of said endless carrier and being rotated exclusively by frictional contact with said surface so as to remove from said surface carrier particles adhering thereto and prevent them from reaching said cleaning means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-05-02 | 1980-11-01 | 1981-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-02 | 1984-11-01 | 1985-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-02 | 1988-11-01 | 1989-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |