18176192. ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOCONDUCTOR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS simplified abstract (FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOCONDUCTOR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOCONDUCTOR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOCONDUCTOR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Fengqiang Zhu of Matsumoto-city (JP)
Shinjiro Suzuki of Matsumoto-city (JP)
Masaru Takeuchi of Matsumoto-city (JP)
ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOCONDUCTOR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18176192 titled 'ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOCONDUCTOR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electrophotographic photoconductor with a conductive substrate, undercoat layer, and photosensitive layer containing a charge generation layer and charge transport layer.
- The undercoat layer contains a resin binder and a first filler, which includes zinc oxide particles surface-treated with an N-acylated amino acid or salt.
- The charge generation layer contains an adduct compound of titanyl phthalocyanine and butanediol.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in photocopiers, laser printers, and other electrophotographic devices.
Problems Solved
This innovation improves the performance and durability of electrophotographic photoconductors by enhancing charge generation and transport properties.
Benefits
- Enhanced image quality - Improved longevity of photoconductors - Increased efficiency in electrophotographic processes
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Electrophotographic Photoconductors for Improved Performance and Durability"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to the use of zinc oxide particles in photoconductors or the combination of titanyl phthalocyanine and butanediol in charge generation layers.
Unanswered Questions
1. What specific improvements in image quality can be expected with this technology? 2. Are there any potential drawbacks or limitations to using zinc oxide particles in the undercoat layer?
Original Abstract Submitted
An electrophotographic photoconductor including a sequentially-provided conductive substrate, an undercoat layer, and a photosensitive layer. Photosensitive layer is a negatively-charged stacked type including a charge generation layer and a charge transport layer. Undercoat layer contains a resin binder and a first filler, the first filler including a zinc oxide particle surface-treated with an N-acylated amino acid or an N-acylated amino acid salt, and the charge generation layer containing an adduct compound of titanyl phthalocyanine and butanediol.
