US4426148A
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Mounting structure for developing unit with a magnetic brush
Assignee: Konica Minolta Inc
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Filing: 1981-12-16
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Granted: 1984-01-17
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Expires: 2001-12-16
Abstract
Abstract The distance between the photosensitive drum and the developing sleeve of a copier is kept accurately constant by confronting surfaces on the mounting structures. The confronting surfaces can be in the shape of a circular arcs whose centers are in the center of the corresponding drum or developing sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 Isao Ikemoto
- 👤 Akihiko Tamura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:42
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/06; G03G15/08; G03G15/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In a structure wherein a photosensitive substance drum is arranged between a pair of mounting plates that oppose each other, a mounting structure for a developing unit with a magnetic brush wherein a confronting surface whose distance from the center of said photosensitive substance drum is kept accurately is formed on the surface of each of said mounting plates and a contacting surface whose distance from the center of a developing sleeve of said magnetic brush is kept accurately is formed on the surface of a developing box for the developing unit with a magnetic brush and the distance between the circumferential surface of the photosensitive substance drum and the circumferential surface of the developing sleeve is obtained by making said confronting surface and said contacting surface contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In a structure wherein a photosensitive substance drum is arranged between a pair of mounting plates that oppose each other, a mounting structure for a developing unit with a magnetic brush wherein a confronting surface whose distance from the center of said photosensitive substance drum is kept accurately is formed on the surface of each of said mounting plates and a contacting surface whose distance from the center of a developing sleeve of said magnetic brush is kept accurately is formed on the surface of a developing box for the developing unit with a magnetic brush and the distance between the circumferential surface of the photosensitive substance drum and the circumferential surface of the developing sleeve is obtained by making said confronting surface and said contacting surface contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
Mounting structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the confronting surface is in the shape of a circular arc whose center is the center of the drum and the contacting surface is in the shape of a circular arc whose center is the center of the developing sleeve.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-01-16 | 1987-07-18 | 1988-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-16 | 1991-07-18 | 1992-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-16 | 1995-07-18 | 1996-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |