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US4417804A
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High voltage comparator for photoreceptor voltage control
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1981-06-19
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Granted: 1983-11-29
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Expires: 2001-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A photoreceptor voltage control having a comparator circuit for determining the error between the photoreceptor voltage and the desired voltage. The photoreceptor voltage is detected by a non-contacting detector and the photoreceptor voltage signal is fed directly to the comparator circuit which determines if the error is too positive, too negative or within acceptable limits. This information is then fed by a DC isolation system to the machine logic control which in turn corrects a corona supply voltage to obtain the desired photoreceptor voltage.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan J. Werner, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:07
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/02; G03G15/0266; G03G15/0291
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
An automatic electrostatic voltage control system for use with the electrophotography apparatus for directly comparing a reference supply with the voltage on a photoreceptor surface, the control having a high voltage supply to maintain the surface at a preset fixed potential comprising: a detector electrostatically coupled to the surface to produce a control signal indicative of the polarity of the voltage difference of the surface relative to the present fixed potential, a comparator, a premaplifier interconnecting the detector and the comparator, and a digital control connected to the output of the comparator and to the high voltage supply, the digital control responding to the output of the comparator to supply a corresponding voltage to the high voltage supply to cause the supply to maintain the surface at the preset fixed potential.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
An automatic electrostatic voltage control system for use with the electrophotography apparatus for directly comparing a reference supply with the voltage on a photoreceptor surface, the control having a high voltage supply to maintain the surface at a preset fixed potential comprising: a detector electrostatically coupled to the surface to produce a control signal indicative of the polarity of the voltage difference of the surface relative to the present fixed potential, a comparator, a premaplifier interconnecting the detector and the comparator, and a digital control connected to the output of the comparator and to the high voltage supply, the digital control responding to the output of the comparator to supply a corresponding voltage to the high voltage supply to cause the supply to maintain the surface at the preset fixed potential.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The system of claim 1 wherein there is no output from the comparator if the difference between the potential of the surface and the preset fixed potential is within a first reference range and an output if the difference is outside the first reference range.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system of claim 2 wherein there is an output from the comparator of a first magnitude if the difference is outside the first reference range but within a second reference range.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 3 wherein there is an output from the comparator of a second magnitude if the difference is outside the second reference range.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
113 words
A photoreceptor electrostatic voltage control comprising: a detector, a preamplifier connected to the detector a reference voltage supply connected to the preamplifier, a comparator connected to the output of the preamplifier, an optical coupler connected to the comparator, the comparator providing an error signal between the photoreceptor voltage as sensed by the detector and the reference voltage, the comparator determining if the error is positive or negative to directly compare the reference voltage to the photoreceptor voltage, a logic controller, and a high voltage supply connected to the logic controller, the logic controller providing a signal to the high voltage supply to generate a voltage on the photoreceptor corresponding to the reference voltage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
113 words
A photoreceptor electrostatic voltage control comprising: a detector, a preamplifier connected to the detector a reference voltage supply connected to the preamplifier, a comparator connected to the output of the preamplifier, an optical coupler connected to the comparator, the comparator providing an error signal between the photoreceptor voltage as sensed by the detector and the reference voltage, the comparator determining if the error is positive or negative to directly compare the reference voltage to the photoreceptor voltage, a logic controller, and a high voltage supply connected to the logic controller, the logic controller providing a signal to the high voltage supply to generate a voltage on the photoreceptor corresponding to the reference voltage.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The voltage control of claim 5 wherein the comparator provides a first digital signal if the reference supply voltage is less than the photoreceptor voltage and provides a second digital signal if the reference supply voltage is greater than the photoreceptor voltage.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
88 words
Apparatus to sense photoreceptor electrostatic voltage by measuring the difference between the photoreceptor voltage and a sensor device comprising a detector, a preamplifier connected to the detector, a reference voltage supply connected to the preamplifier, a comparator connected to the output of the preamplifier, a logic controller, and an isolation device connecting the logic controller to the comparator, the comparator providing an error signal between the photoreceptor voltage as sensed by the detector and the reference voltage, whereby the reference voltage is changed to match the photoreceptor voltage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
88 words
Apparatus to sense photoreceptor electrostatic voltage by measuring the difference between the photoreceptor voltage and a sensor device comprising a detector, a preamplifier connected to the detector, a reference voltage supply connected to the preamplifier, a comparator connected to the output of the preamplifier, a logic controller, and an isolation device connecting the logic controller to the comparator, the comparator providing an error signal between the photoreceptor voltage as sensed by the detector and the reference voltage, whereby the reference voltage is changed to match the photoreceptor voltage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein the isolation device is an optical coupler.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein there is no output from the comparator if the error signal is within a first reference range and an output if the error signal is outside the first reference range.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein there is an output from the comparator of a first magnitude if the error signal is outside the first reference range but within a second reference range.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein there is an output from the comparator of a second magnitude and the error signal is outside the second reference range.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
130 words
An automatic electrostatic voltage control system for use with the electrophotography apparatus for directly comparing a reference supply with the voltage on a photoreceptor surface, the control having a high voltage supply to maintain the surface at a preset fixed potential comprising: a detector electrostatically coupled to the surface to produce a control signal indicative of the polarity of the voltage difference of the surface relative to the present fixed potential, a comparator, an optical coupler, and a digital control connected to the output of the comparator through the optical coupler and to the high voltage supply, the digital control responding to the output of the comparator to supply a corresponding voltage to the high voltage supply to cause the supply to maintain the surface at the preset fixed potential.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
130 words
An automatic electrostatic voltage control system for use with the electrophotography apparatus for directly comparing a reference supply with the voltage on a photoreceptor surface, the control having a high voltage supply to maintain the surface at a preset fixed potential comprising: a detector electrostatically coupled to the surface to produce a control signal indicative of the polarity of the voltage difference of the surface relative to the present fixed potential, a comparator, an optical coupler, and a digital control connected to the output of the comparator through the optical coupler and to the high voltage supply, the digital control responding to the output of the comparator to supply a corresponding voltage to the high voltage supply to cause the supply to maintain the surface at the preset fixed potential.
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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) | 1986-11-28 | 1987-05-30 | 1987-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-28 | 1991-05-30 | 1991-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-28 | 1995-05-30 | 1995-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |