Abstract:
In an image forming method having the step of developing an electrostatic latent image on an electrostatic latent image carrying member using a toner layer on a developer carrying member, the step of transferring the developed toner image onto a belt transfer body 7 which is a first transfer body, and the step of transferring the toner image formed on the belt transfer body 7 onto a second transfer body 11, the surface resistance of the belt transfer body 7 is 108 to 1015 &OHgr;·cm, the toner is composed of at least resin particles containing a binding resin and a coloring material, and an additive, and the additive contains particles whose volume resistance is 107 to 1013 &OHgr;·cm.
Abstract:
A waste object containing oil has a first opening formed therein at an upper portion thereof and a second opening positioned below the first opening. The first and second openings are connected to a recovery tank. Hot water of a predetermined temperature is held in the recovery tank and is caused to accumulate inside the waste object via the second opening. Oil that has floated upwards is recovered in the recovery tank via the first opening.
Abstract:
The present invention is a method and apparatus for providing slew rate control. The apparatus comprises a first circuit and a second circuit having an output terminal that is coupled to a first end of the first circuit. The second circuit receives a first input signal and a second input signal. The apparatus further comprises a third circuit having an output terminal that is coupled to the first end of the first circuit. The third circuit also receives the first input signal and the second input signal. The first circuit generates an output signal having a predetermined slew rate, where the output signal has a first state when the first and second input signals are in a first state.
Abstract:
A power source apparatus distributes a current command value to be supplied to a load to a plurality of output current amplifiers connected in parallel with the load, and each of the output current amplifiers supplies an output current corresponding to the current command value so distributed. This power source apparatus prevents a circulating current between the output current amplifiers by controlling each output current amplifier so that the difference between the output current from each output current amplifier and the distributed current command value becomes zero, or by inserting current limiting devices into the output line of each output current amplifier.
Abstract:
A power tool having a detachable arrangement of an auxiliary handle relative to a main body. The main body has a handle receiving portion. The auxiliary handle has a grip portion and an insertion portion engageable with the handle receiving portion. The insertion portion extends from the grip portion and includes an upper flat surface provided with a protrusion, and a lower arcuate surface. The insertion portion also includes a resilient latch. The receiving portion is provided by a hole having a top flat surface, a lower flat surface and a bottom surface. The top flat surface is formed with an indentation engageable with the protrusion. The base end of the arcuate surface is engageable with the lower flat surface. The lower flat surface is formed with a further recess with which the resilient latch is engageable.
Abstract:
A carrier for developing an electrostatic latent image, which carrier comprises core particles having formed thereon a resin coating layer, in which the resin coating layer comprises a fluorine-containing resin and a second resin having a softening point lower than that of the fluorine-containing resin, and the resin and the second resin each are partially exposed on the surface of said resin coating layer. The carrier may be produced by a process comprising the steps of: dry-blending core particles, a fluorine-containing resin, and a second resin having a softening point lower than that of said fluorine-containing resin; and melting the resin blend to coat said core particles. The carrier is excellent in stability with time and environmental changes, causes no adhesion, and is less consumed.