18464070. INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND PRODUCTION DEVICE FOR POLYMER MIXTURE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND PRODUCTION DEVICE FOR POLYMER MIXTURE

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

ATSUSHI Hori of Chiba (JP)

AKIHIRO Taya of Kanagawa (JP)

MEGUMI Uchino of Tokyo (JP)

KOJI Sato of Ibaraki (JP)

INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND PRODUCTION DEVICE FOR POLYMER MIXTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18464070 titled 'INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER MEMBER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND PRODUCTION DEVICE FOR POLYMER MIXTURE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an intermediate transfer member with a base layer containing a thermoplastic resin and an electroconductive filler, having specific resistivity and electroconductive path index.

  • The base layer of the intermediate transfer member contains a thermoplastic resin and an electroconductive filler.
  • The base layer has a volume resistivity ranging from 1×10^6 to 1×10^10 Ω·cm.
  • The base layer has an electroconductive path index of 0.20 or less.

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be used in:

  • Photocopiers
  • Laser printers
  • Digital presses

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the following issues:

  • Ensuring proper transfer of toner onto paper in printing devices
  • Maintaining consistent electrical conductivity in intermediate transfer members

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Improved print quality
  • Enhanced durability of intermediate transfer members
  • Increased efficiency in printing processes


Original Abstract Submitted

An intermediate transfer member including a base layer, wherein the base layer contains a thermoplastic resin and an electroconductive filler dispersed in the thermoplastic resin, and wherein the base layer has a volume resistivity of 1×10to 1×10Ω·cm, and the base layer has an electroconductive path index of 0.20 or less.