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Multilayer electrophotographic photosensitive member
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1984-07-09
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Granted: 1986-06-03
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Expires: 2004-07-09
Abstract
Abstract An electrophotographic photosensitive member comprising a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure of charge generation and charge transport layers on a conductive substrate is characterized in that the charge generation layer contains a copper phthalocyanine pigment and the charge transport layer contains a hydrazone compound and a binder. A process for forming electrostatic latent images comprises the steps of (1) giving electric charge to the face of an electrophotographic photosensitive member comprising a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure on a conductive substrate, said laminated structure consisting of a charge generation layer containing copper phthalocyanine and a charge transport layer containing a hydrazone compound and a binder and (2) scanning the charged face with a laser beam. An image-forming process comprises the steps of (1) giving electric charge to the face of an electrophotographic photosensitive member having a photosensitive layer of a laminated structure on a conductive substrate, said laminated structure consisting of a charge generation layer containing copper phthalocyanine and a charge transport layer containing a hydrazone compound and a binder, (2) scanning the charged face with a laser beam, and (3) developing the resulting electrostatic latent image with a developer. A process for preparing an electrophotographic photosensitive member, comprises the steps of (1) applying a dispersion of copper phthalocyanine in a resin solution onto an aluminum cylinder by dip coating to form a charge generation layer and (2) applying a hydrazone compound dissolved in a resin solution onto the previously formed charge generation layer by dip coating to form a charge transport layer thereupon.
Inventors
- 👤 Yuji Nishigaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:53
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G5/00; G03G5/02; G03G5/04; G03G5/043; G03G5/047; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S430/00; Y10S430/146
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member comprising a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure of charge generation and charge transport layers on a conductive substrate, which is characterized in that the charge generation layer contains a copper phthalocyanine pigment of type epsilon and the charge transport layer contains a hydrazone compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR8## wherein R 1 represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl; R 2 represents hydrogen; R 2 and R 4 represent alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted; and n is 0 or 1, and a binder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member comprising a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure of charge generation and charge transport layers on a conductive substrate, which is characterized in that the charge generation layer contains a copper phthalocyanine pigment of type epsilon and the charge transport layer contains a hydrazone compound represented by the following formula (I): ##STR8## wherein R 1 represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl; R 2 represents hydrogen; R 2 and R 4 represent alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl, each substituted or unsubstituted; and n is 0 or 1, and a binder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 1, wherein said charge generation comprises copper phthalocyanine and a binder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 2, wherein the weight ratio of copper phthalocyanine to the binder in said charge generation layer is 1:1 to 3:1.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 3, wherein the weight ratio of copper phthalocyanine to the binder in said charge generation layer is 1.5:1 to 2.5:1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 4, wherein the weight ratio of copper phthalocyanine to the binder in said charge generation layer is about 2:1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 1, wherein R 1 in the formula (1) is a phenyl substituted by dialkylamino at the 4-position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 6, wherein said dialkylamino is dimethylamino, diethylamino, dipropylamino, or dibutylamino.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 1, wherein R 3 and R 4 in the formula (1) represent aryl selected from the group consisting of phenyl, α-naphthyl, and β-naphthyl.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 1, wherein n in the formula (1) is zero.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 1, wherein said charge transport layer is formed on the charge generation layer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 10, wherein an intermediary layer is laid between the charge generation layer and the conductive substrate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 11, wherein said intermediate layer comprises conductive particles and a resin.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 12, wherein said conductive particles are of carbon black, silver, or aluminum.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member of claim 13, wherein said conductive particles are of carbon black.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
102 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member for a process which includes charging the face of said electrophotographic photosensitive member and scanning the charged face with a laser beam, wherein said electrophotographic photosensitive member comprises: (a) a substrate comprising a metal surface; (b) an intermediary layer disposed to prevent generation of an interference fringe upon forming an image, said layer comprising conductive particles and a resin; and (c) a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure of (i) a charge generation layer containing a copper phthalocyanine pigment of type X, epsilon or gamma and (ii) a charge transport layer containing a hydrazone compound and a resin.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
102 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member for a process which includes charging the face of said electrophotographic photosensitive member and scanning the charged face with a laser beam, wherein said electrophotographic photosensitive member comprises: (a) a substrate comprising a metal surface; (b) an intermediary layer disposed to prevent generation of an interference fringe upon forming an image, said layer comprising conductive particles and a resin; and (c) a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure of (i) a charge generation layer containing a copper phthalocyanine pigment of type X, epsilon or gamma and (ii) a charge transport layer containing a hydrazone compound and a resin.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electrophotographic photosensitive member according to claim 15, wherein said laser beam has a wavelength of 650 nm or longer.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member according to claim 16, wherein said laser beam has a wavelength of 750 nm or longer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member according to claim 15, wherein said laser beam is emitted from a semiconductor laser device.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
An electrophotographic member according to claim 15, wherein said conductive particles are of carbon black.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
110 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member for a process which includes charging the face of said electrophotographic photosensitive member, scanning the charged face with a laser beam, and developing the electrostatic latent image with a developer, wherein said electrophotographic photosensitive member comprises: (a) a substrate comprising a metal surface; (b) an intermediary layer disposed to prevent generation of an interference fringe upon forming an image, said layer comprising conductive particles and a resin; and (c) a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure of (i) a charge generation layer containing a copper phthalocyanaine pigment of type X, epsilon or gamma and (ii) a charge transport layer containing a hydrazone compound and a resin.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
110 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member for a process which includes charging the face of said electrophotographic photosensitive member, scanning the charged face with a laser beam, and developing the electrostatic latent image with a developer, wherein said electrophotographic photosensitive member comprises: (a) a substrate comprising a metal surface; (b) an intermediary layer disposed to prevent generation of an interference fringe upon forming an image, said layer comprising conductive particles and a resin; and (c) a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure of (i) a charge generation layer containing a copper phthalocyanaine pigment of type X, epsilon or gamma and (ii) a charge transport layer containing a hydrazone compound and a resin.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
103 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member for a process which includes charging the face of said electrophotographic photosensitive member and scanning the charged face with a laser beam, wherein said electrophotographic photosensitive member comprises: (a) a substrate comprising a metal surface; (b) an intermediary layer disposed to prevent generation of an interference fringe upon forming an image, said layer comprising conductive particles and a resin; and (c) a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure of (i) a charge generation layer having a thickness of 0.01-1 micron and containing a copper phthalocyanine pigment and (ii) a charge transport layer containing a hydrazone compound and a resin.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
103 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member for a process which includes charging the face of said electrophotographic photosensitive member and scanning the charged face with a laser beam, wherein said electrophotographic photosensitive member comprises: (a) a substrate comprising a metal surface; (b) an intermediary layer disposed to prevent generation of an interference fringe upon forming an image, said layer comprising conductive particles and a resin; and (c) a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure of (i) a charge generation layer having a thickness of 0.01-1 micron and containing a copper phthalocyanine pigment and (ii) a charge transport layer containing a hydrazone compound and a resin.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member according to claim 21, wherein said laser beam has a wavelength of 650 nm or longer.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member according to claim 22, wherein said laser beam has a wavelength of 750 nm or longer.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member according to claim 21, wherein said laser beam is emitted from a semiconductor laser device.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
93 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member for use in a laser beam printer with a means scanning laser beam, wherein said electrophotographic photosensitive member comprises: (a) a substrate comprising a metal surface; (b) an intermediary layer disposed to prevent generation of an interference fringe upon forming an image, said layer comprising conductive particles and a resin, and (c) a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure of (i) a charge generation layer having a thickness of 0.01-1 micron and containing a phthalocyanine pigment, and (ii) a charge transport layer containing a hydrazone compound and a resin.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
93 words
An electrophotographic photosensitive member for use in a laser beam printer with a means scanning laser beam, wherein said electrophotographic photosensitive member comprises: (a) a substrate comprising a metal surface; (b) an intermediary layer disposed to prevent generation of an interference fringe upon forming an image, said layer comprising conductive particles and a resin, and (c) a photosensitive layer having a laminated structure of (i) a charge generation layer having a thickness of 0.01-1 micron and containing a phthalocyanine pigment, and (ii) a charge transport layer containing a hydrazone compound and a resin.
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