18453986. ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, 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 PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SHUBUN Kujirai of Saitama (JP)
ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18453986 titled 'ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electrophotographic photosensitive member with specific properties in its layers, including the electroconductive layer, undercoat layer, charge generating layer, and hole transporting layer.
- The electrophotographic photosensitive member consists of a support, electroconductive layer, undercoat layer, charge generating layer, and hole transporting layer.
- The ionization potential of the electroconductive layer (IPc) is between 5.4 to 5.8 eV.
- The ionization potential of the undercoat layer (IPu) is 6.0 eV or higher.
- The undercoat layer contains an electron transporting compound and a compound (α), with the ionization potential of compound (α) denoted as IPα.
- The relation (1) between IPc, IPu, and IPα is satisfied.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in photocopiers, laser printers, and other electrophotographic devices.
Problems Solved
This innovation helps improve the efficiency and quality of electrophotographic printing processes.
Benefits
Enhanced performance, increased durability, and improved image quality in electrophotographic applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Electrophotographic Photosensitive Members for Improved Printing Quality and Efficiency"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents or publications related to electrophotographic photosensitive members with specific layer compositions and properties.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing electrophotographic photosensitive members in terms of cost-effectiveness?
The article does not provide information on the cost implications of implementing this technology compared to existing solutions.
What environmental impact does the production and use of this technology have?
The environmental sustainability aspects of this technology are not addressed in the article.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electrophotographic photosensitive member comprising a support, an electroconductive layer, an undercoat layer, a charge generating layer, and a hole transporting layer in this order, wherein when an ionization potential of the electroconductive layer is defined as IPc, the IPc is 5.4 to 5.8 eV, and when an ionization potential of the undercoat layer is defined as IPu, the IPu is 6.0 eV or more, wherein the undercoat layer comprises an electron transporting compound and a compound (α), and when an ionization potential of the compound (α) is defined as IPα, the IPc, the IPu, and the IPα satisfy relation (1):
