Abstract:
A development apparatus for developing electrostatic charge patterns or images or a dielectric surface which includes an electrically biased development electrode in close proximity to the surface. The electrode is connected to ground potential through an impedance path which comprises at least one reversed biased zener diode. The electrode is self-biased with the biasing potential being a function of the breakdown voltage of the zener diode. The breakdown voltage of the diode is selected to give the desired electrode potential. Preferably, the apparatus includes means for changing the bias potential on the electrode. An electrostatographic reproducing apparatus employing the aforenoted developer apparatus is also claimed.
Abstract:
Apparatus is herein disclosed for developing a latent electrostatic image on the surface of a moving image retaining member. An extended electrode is positioned adjacent the moving surface to form a development zone therebetween. Means are provided to move a closely packed flow of two component developer material moving through the development zone in contact with the photoreceptor wherein toner particles are electrostatically exchanged between the developer material and the imaged areas on the photoreceptor. Biasing means are provided to place the backing electrode at a potential to enhance the developability of the system.
Abstract:
DEVELOPER SHUT-OFF APPARATUS A developer sump is communicated to a magnetic transport means through a developer outlet at the lower end of the sump. During development function, magnetic developer flows from the sump through the outlet to the magnetic transport means. A magnetic gate is normally located away from the outlet during the development function and is arranged to be swung into a position adjacent to the opening to magnetically stop the flow of developer through the outlet when it is desired to purge the development system.
Abstract:
SEGMENTED GATE DEVELOPER FLOW CONTROLLER An apparatus and method is provided which limits the amount of developer that is presented to an electrostatic latent image to a width corresponding to the length of copy paper used. This particular apparatus and method apply to a development system which has a developer sump communicated to a magnetic transport means through a developer outlet at the lower end of the sump. During development functions, magnetic developer flows from the sump through the outlet to the magnetic transport means to be presented to the latent image. A plurality of magnetic gates are provided, each of which may be swung into closed position adjacent the outlet to magnetically block flow of developer through that portion of the outlet corresponding to the length of the magnetic gate adjacent thereto. Each magnetic gate may also be swung into an open position which allows developer to flow through the outlet corresponding to the length of the magnetic gate adjacent thereto. Certain of the magnetic gates may be selectively located in open or closed position to allow developer to flow through the outlet over a width corresponding to the length of a copy sheet being utilized. All of the gates may be located in closed position when it is desired to stop all of developer flow through the outlet to purge the developer system. A particular shaft construction is provided to allow selective relative movement of the gates.
Abstract:
A development apparatus for developing electrostatic charge patterns or images or a dielectric surface which includes an electrically biased development electrode in close proximity to the surface. The electrode is connected to ground potential through an impedance path which comprises at least one reversed biased zener diode. The electrode is self-biased with the biasing potential being a function of the breakdown voltage of the zener diode. The breakdown voltage of the diode is selected to give the desired electrode potential. Preferably, the apparatus includes means for changing the bias potential on the electrode. An electrostatographic reproducing apparatus employing the aforenoted developer apparatus is also claimed.
Abstract:
The liquid developing apparatus comprises a reservoir for providing a supply of operative liquid developing material and being coupled to a liquid developing material supply so as to be replenished. A predetermined amount of operative liquid developing material is periodically discharged from the reservoir to remove contaminated liquid developing material from it upon detection of an unacceptable level of contamination in said supply of liquid developing material. A predetermined amount of liquid developing material concentrate is systematically dispensed from the liquid developing material supply to the reservoir so as to extend the useful life of the operative liquid developing material within it. A multi-wavelength light attenuation sensing device detects a colour shift in the supply of operative liquid developing material for control of the discharger and the dispenser.
Abstract:
The liquid developing apparatus comprises a reservoir for providing a supply of operative liquid developing material and being coupled to a liquid developing material supply so as to be replenished. A predetermined amount of operative liquid developing material is periodically discharged from the reservoir to remove contaminated liquid developing material from it upon detection of an unacceptable level of contamination in said supply of liquid developing material. A predetermined amount of liquid developing material concentrate is systematically dispensed from the liquid developing material supply to the reservoir so as to extend the useful life of the operative liquid developing material within it. A multi-wavelength light attenuation sensing device detects a colour shift in the supply of operative liquid developing material for control of the discharger and the dispenser.