US4100884A
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Rubber developer roller using single component toner
Assignee: Ricoh Co Ltd
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Filing: 1977-02-15
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1997-02-15
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on a photosensitive member or on a record member using one-component developer is provided. The developer comprises a magnetic toner or non-magnetic toner having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ωcm. The apparatus comprises a developing roller at least the surface portion of which is formed of elastic rubber, means for supplying toner to the surface of the developing roller, and means for charging the toner on the developing roller to a given polarity. The developing roller is driven for rotation at a peripheral speed which is equal to or greater than the speed of movement of the image carrying member. Additionally, the apparatus includes levelling means for levelling the toner on the developing roller, charge neutralizing means for eliminating the electric charge from the toner after the developing step, and scraper means for stirring the toner after the developing step. Various modifications and limitations of the means and members mentioned are possible.
Inventors
- 👤 Nobuo Mochizuki
- 👤 Hiromi Demizu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:17
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/06; G03G15/08; G03G15/0806; G03G15/0812; G03G15/09; G03G15/0914
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber and containing an additive which improves its release capability with respect to a toner; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
168 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber and containing an additive which improves its release capability with respect to a toner; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 in which the developing roller is electrically conductive and is applied with a bias voltage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 in which the supply means includes a scraping means within its interior for stirring the developer and scraping the toner mechanically from the surface of the developing roller.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 further including means for eliminating an electric charge from the developer remaining on the developing roller subsequent to the developing step and prior to its return to the supply means on the surface of the developing roller.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus according to claim 4 in which the charge eliminating means comprises a corona discharger.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
165 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the entire surface of the roller being formed of a smooth continuous uniform layer of rubber having a high coefficient of friction; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
165 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the entire surface of the roller being formed of a smooth continuous uniform layer of rubber having a high coefficient of friction; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
153 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of silicone rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
153 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of silicone rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer which comprises a non-magnetic toner having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer which comprises a non-magnetic toner having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
194 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, and having a hollow internal space with at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer which comprises a magnetic toner having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; a plurality of magnets disposed within said hollow internal space in the developing roller; charging means in the form of a blade in forced abutment with the developing roller disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for triboelectrically charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
194 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, and having a hollow internal space with at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer which comprises a magnetic toner having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; a plurality of magnets disposed within said hollow internal space in the developing roller; charging means in the form of a blade in forced abutment with the developing roller disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for triboelectrically charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
179 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means in the form of a triboelectric charging member which comprises a displaceable surface so that an unused portion thereof may be presented for use disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for triboelectrically charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
179 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means in the form of a triboelectric charging member which comprises a displaceable surface so that an unused portion thereof may be presented for use disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for triboelectrically charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means which comprises a corona discharger disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means which comprises a corona discharger disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means which comprises a scorotron discharger disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means which comprises a scorotron discharger disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the speeds of movement of the surfaces of the developing roller and the imaging bearing member is about 2.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; and means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the speeds of movement of the surfaces of the developing roller and the imaging bearing member is about 2.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
189 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0; and levelling means interposed between the supply means and the charging means and disposed adjacent said roller surface with a gap of less than 100 microns therebetween for uniformly levelling the developer on the developing roller.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
189 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0; and levelling means interposed between the supply means and the charging means and disposed adjacent said roller surface with a gap of less than 100 microns therebetween for uniformly levelling the developer on the developing roller.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus according to claim 14 in which the levelling means comprises a roller which remains stationary and the developer on the developing roller is triboelectrically charged to a given polarity.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
172 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0; and a scraping means in the form of a wire within the supply means for stirring the developer therein.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
172 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0; and a scraping means in the form of a wire within the supply means for stirring the developer therein.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus according to claim 3 in which the scraping member is in the form of a blade.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
178 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0; and a scraping means in the form of a wheel having unevenness on its peripheral surface within the supply means for stirring the developer therein.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
178 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: a rotatable developing roller disposed adjacent said electrostatic image bearing member, at least the surface of the roller being formed of an elastic rubber; supply means for uniformly supplying to the surface of the developing roller one-component developer having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; charging means disposed forwardly of the location of the supply means as viewed in the direction of rotation of the developing roller for charging the developer on the developing roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; means for rotating the developing roller in a manner such that the ratio of the peripheral speed of the developing roller to the speed of movement of the image bearing member is equal to or greater than 1.0; and a scraping means in the form of a wheel having unevenness on its peripheral surface within the supply means for stirring the developer therein.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: an electrically conductive roller formed of elastic silicone rubber and disposed close to said electrostatic image bearing member; means for uniformly supplying to the roller surface a non-magnetic toner having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; a scraping means disposed within the supply means for stirring the toner on the rubber roller; a levelling means for levelling the toner supplied onto the rubber roller; scorotron discharger means for charging the toner on the rubber roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; a corona discharger for eliminating an electric charge from the toner remaining on the rubber roller subsequent to the developing step; and bias means for selectively applying a bias voltage to the rubber roller.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus for developing an electrostatic image on an electrostatic image bearing member, comprising: an electrically conductive roller formed of elastic silicone rubber and disposed close to said electrostatic image bearing member; means for uniformly supplying to the roller surface a non-magnetic toner having a volumetric resistivity of not less than 10 6 Ω cm; a scraping means disposed within the supply means for stirring the toner on the rubber roller; a levelling means for levelling the toner supplied onto the rubber roller; scorotron discharger means for charging the toner on the rubber roller to the opposite polarity from the polarity of the electric charge which forms an electrostatic image on said image bearing member; a corona discharger for eliminating an electric charge from the toner remaining on the rubber roller subsequent to the developing step; and bias means for selectively applying a bias voltage to the rubber roller.
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