US4908513A
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Charging apparatus
Assignee: Konica Minolta Inc
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Filing: 1988-09-22
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Granted: 1990-03-13
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Expires: 2008-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A charging apparatus wherein a back plate forming a back portion of a shielding member surrounding a discharging wire has an elongate opening for guiding a cleaning member for cleaning and defining a cleaning region of the wire and a cam groove communicating the elongate opening for separating the cleaning member from the wire. The distance between the discharging wire and a side plate of the shielding member is larger than the distance between the discharging wire and the back plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Keiji Masuda
- 👤 Kazuhiro Nakazawa
- 👤 Hiroaki Ura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:42
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/02; G03G15/0258
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
In a charging apparatus comprising a discharging wire, a shielding member U-shaped in cross section, and a wire cleaning member for cleaning said wire, the improvement wherein a back plate forming a back portion of said shielding member has an elongate opening for guiding said cleaning member and defining a cleaning region of said wire and a cam groove communicating said elongate opening for separating the cleaning member from the wire.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a charging apparatus comprising a discharging wire, a shielding member U-shaped in cross section, and a wire cleaning member for cleaning said wire, the improvement wherein a back plate forming a back portion of said shielding member has an elongate opening for guiding said cleaning member and defining a cleaning region of said wire and a cam groove communicating said elongate opening for separating the cleaning member from the wire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The charging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said discharging wire is formed by a pair of discharging wires disposed in parallel with each other with a distance therebetween larger than the width of said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The charging apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said cam groove crosses at least one of said wires.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The charging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the distance between said discharging wire and a side plate of the shielding member is larger than the distance between said discharging wire and said back plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The charging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said cleaning member has wire cleaner portions disposed at both sides of said wire and deviated in the extending direction of the wire so as to be brought into engagement with the wire.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The charging apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least surface portions of side plates of said shielding member facing the discharging wire are insulated.
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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) | 1993-03-12 | 1993-09-11 | 1994-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-03-12 | 1997-09-11 | 1998-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-03-12 | 2001-09-11 | 2002-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |