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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 1991
Filed:
Jul. 13, 1989
Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
The present invention discloses a monocomponent developing device which comprises an image carrying member having an electrostatic latent image formed on its surface, a rotatably disposed actuating roller confronting said image carrying member, a toner transporting member formed of flexible member having a peripheral length longer than that of said actuating roller and loosely mounted thereover, said toner transporting member being an endless thin film member constructed of anisotropic electrically conductive film alternatively comprising insulated portions and electrically conductive portions which are formed by a plurality of electrodes so as to be conductive in the film width direction, and positioning means for positioning said toner transporting member in order to form a slack in the toner transporting member at a location confronting said image carrying member and bringing the slack into contact with the image carrying member.