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Elastomer member with non-tacky surface treating layer and method of manufacturing same
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1982-03-03
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Granted: 1985-06-11
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Expires: 2002-03-03
Abstract
Abstract An elastomer member with non-tacky surface treating layer is disclosed as well as a method of manufacturing same. An elastic adhesive layer is provided between a base elastomer member and a non-tacky surface treating layer which comprises hydrocarbon polymer, thereby improving the bonding strength of the surface treating layer and the resistance to organic solvent and crack resistance.
Inventors
- 👤 Masaji Nishikawa
- 👤 Takeji Takagi
- 👤 Masao Ueki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:14
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/65; G03G15/06; G03G15/08; G03G15/0806; G03G15/0818; G03G15/14; G03G15/16; G03G15/1665; G03G15/167; G03G15/1685; G03G2215/00; G03G2215/00362; G03G2215/00367; G03G2215/00371; G03G2215/00535; G03G2215/00679; G03G2215/00683; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24942; Y10T428/2495; Y10T428/24959; Y10T428/24967; Y10T428/24975; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/3154; Y10T428/31544
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
An elastomer member with non-tacky surface treating layer which may be used in a developing station, a transfer station or a conveying station of an electrophotographic copying system where deposition of toner is likely, consisting essentially of: a base of a material which resists deformation having on its surface a base elastomer member which exhibits rubber-like elasticity at room temperature; an elastic adhesive layer applied to the surface of the base elastomer member, the elastic adhesive layer having a thickness of from 3 to 15 microns and formed of a polyurethane rubber which bonds to the base elastomer member and exhibits a uniform rubber-like elasticity; and a non-tacky surface treating layer comprising a dispersion of fine powder of fluorocarbon polymer in a binder resin which exhibits resistance to an organic solvent and applied to the surface of the adhesive layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
An elastomer member with non-tacky surface treating layer which may be used in a developing station, a transfer station or a conveying station of an electrophotographic copying system where deposition of toner is likely, consisting essentially of: a base of a material which resists deformation having on its surface a base elastomer member which exhibits rubber-like elasticity at room temperature; an elastic adhesive layer applied to the surface of the base elastomer member, the elastic adhesive layer having a thickness of from 3 to 15 microns and formed of a polyurethane rubber which bonds to the base elastomer member and exhibits a uniform rubber-like elasticity; and a non-tacky surface treating layer comprising a dispersion of fine powder of fluorocarbon polymer in a binder resin which exhibits resistance to an organic solvent and applied to the surface of the adhesive layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An elastomer member according to claim 1 in which the base is a roller of a core metal surrounded by the base elastomer member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A elastomer member according to claim 1 in which the base is in the form of a belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An elastomer member according to claim 1 in which the elastomer member is semiconductive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An elastomer member according to claim 1 in which the surface treating layer has a thickness in a range from 5 to 30 microns where the elastomer member is semiconductive.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of manufacturing an elastomer member with a non-tacky surface treating layer which may be used in a developing station, a transfer station or a conveying station of an electrophotographic copying system where deposition of toner is likely, comprising the steps of: applying a polyurethane rubber elastic adhesive to a base elastomer member; applying heat to the elastic adhesive to harden it into an elastic adhesive layer bonded to the base elastomer member and exhibiting rubber-like elasticity; applying a suspension of fine powder of fluorocarbon in a solution of a binder resin to the elastic adhesive layer; and applying heat to the suspension to harden it into a non-tacky surface treating layer comprising fluorocarbon polymer.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of manufacturing an elastomer member with a non-tacky surface treating layer which may be used in a developing station, a transfer station or a conveying station of an electrophotographic copying system where deposition of toner is likely, comprising the steps of: applying a polyurethane rubber elastic adhesive to a base elastomer member; applying heat to the elastic adhesive to harden it into an elastic adhesive layer bonded to the base elastomer member and exhibiting rubber-like elasticity; applying a suspension of fine powder of fluorocarbon in a solution of a binder resin to the elastic adhesive layer; and applying heat to the suspension to harden it into a non-tacky surface treating layer comprising fluorocarbon polymer.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of manufacturing an elastomer member having a non-tacky surface treating layer which may be used in a developing station, a transfer station or a conveying station of an electrophotographic copying system where deposition of toner is likey, comprising the steps of: applying a polyurethane rubber elastic adhesive to a base elastomer member, providing a suspension of fine powder of fluorocarbon in a solution of a binder resin, and applying the suspension to the elastic adhesive before hardening the suspension; and applying heat to a combination of the elastic adhesive and the suspension to harden them into an elastic adhesive layer and a non-tacky surface treating layer comprised of fluorocarbon polymer, respectively.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of manufacturing an elastomer member having a non-tacky surface treating layer which may be used in a developing station, a transfer station or a conveying station of an electrophotographic copying system where deposition of toner is likey, comprising the steps of: applying a polyurethane rubber elastic adhesive to a base elastomer member, providing a suspension of fine powder of fluorocarbon in a solution of a binder resin, and applying the suspension to the elastic adhesive before hardening the suspension; and applying heat to a combination of the elastic adhesive and the suspension to harden them into an elastic adhesive layer and a non-tacky surface treating layer comprised of fluorocarbon polymer, respectively.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method of manufacturing according to claim 6 in which the fluorocarbon is selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene, tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene copolymer, tetrafluoroethylene parafluoro alkyl vinyl ether polymer, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene fluoride, and polyvinyl fluoride.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A method of manufacturing according to claim 7 in which the fluorocarbon is selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene, tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene copolymer, tetrafluoroethylene parafluoro alkyl vinyl ether polymer, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer, polyvinylidene fluoride, and polyvinyl fluoride.
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