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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 1993
Filed:
Jan. 07, 1992
Kazuhiko Kikuchi, Kanagawa, JP;
Naruhito Yoshida, Kanagawa, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus has a disordering device for disordering the developing agent remaining on the image bearing member after transfer of the developed image by the transfer device. The disordering device includes a conductive member positioned to rub against the image bearing member, for attracting the developing agent remaining on the image bearing member and distributing the attracted developing agent on the image bearing member so as to disorder any pattern therein. The disordering device of the present invention also has a contact member which is positioned between the disordering device and the charger, for leveling any deposits of the developing agent remaining on the image bearing member. The contact member is in sliding contact with the surface of the image bearing member in the same direction as the rotation of the image bearing member.