公开(公告)号：US20050047816A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-03

申请号：US10926094

申请日：2004-08-26

Applicant: Satoru Uchida ,  Kiyoshi Horikawa ,  Hiroyoshi Haga ,  Kazuchika Saeki

Inventor： Satoru Uchida ,  Kiyoshi Horikawa ,  Hiroyoshi Haga ,  Kazuchika Saeki

IPC: G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/168

Abstract: A cleaning device is used in an image forming apparatus to remove residual attachments including toner and paper powders from a surface of a movable intermediate transfer element onto which toner images are transferred from an image carrier. The cleaning device includes a cleaning brush that contacts the surface of the intermediate transfer element to apply a bias having a predetermined polarity to the toner adhered onto the surface of the intermediate transfer element so as to make uniform a polarity of the toner. The cleaning device further includes a pressing member that contacts the surface of the intermediate transfer element with a predetermined pressure. The pressing member is disposed at a position upstream of the cleaning brush in a direction of movement of the intermediate transfer element.

Abstract translation: 在图像形成装置中使用清洁装置，从可移动的中间转印元件的表面去除包括调色剂和纸粉末在内的残留附件，调色剂图像从图像载体转印到该表面上。 清洁装置包括清洁刷，该清洁刷接触中间转印元件的表面以向附着在中间转印元件的表面上的调色剂施加具有预定极性的偏压，以使调色剂的极性均匀。 清洁装置还包括以预定压力接触中间转印元件的表面的按压构件。 按压构件设置在中间转印元件的移动方向上的清洁刷上游的位置处。

公开(公告)号：US07277657B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US10926094

申请日：2004-08-26

Applicant: Satoru Uchida ,  Kiyoshi Horikawa ,  Hiroyoshi Haga ,  Kazuchika Saeki

Inventor： Satoru Uchida ,  Kiyoshi Horikawa ,  Hiroyoshi Haga ,  Kazuchika Saeki

IPC: G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/168

Abstract: A cleaning device is used in an image forming apparatus to remove residual attachments including toner and paper powders from a surface of a movable intermediate transfer element onto which toner images are transferred from an image carrier. The cleaning device includes a cleaning brush that contacts the surface of the intermediate transfer element to apply a bias having a predetermined polarity to the toner adhered onto the surface of the intermediate transfer element so as to make uniform a polarity of the toner. The cleaning device further includes a pressing member that contacts the surface of the intermediate transfer element with a predetermined pressure. The pressing member is disposed at a position upstream of the cleaning brush in a direction of movement of the intermediate transfer element.

Abstract translation: 在图像形成装置中使用清洁装置，从可移动的中间转印元件的表面去除包括调色剂和纸粉末在内的残留附件，调色剂图像从图像载体转印到该表面上。 清洁装置包括清洁刷，该清洁刷接触中间转印元件的表面以向附着在中间转印元件的表面上的调色剂施加具有预定极性的偏压，以使调色剂的极性均匀。 清洁装置还包括以预定压力接触中间转印元件的表面的按压构件。 按压构件设置在中间转印元件的移动方向上的清洁刷上游的位置处。