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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 10, 1994
Filed:
Nov. 16, 1992
Koji Suzuki, Yokohama, JP;
Naoki Iwata, Tokyo, JP;
Yuichi Ueno, Kawasaki, JP;
Shigekazu Enoki, Kawasaki, JP;
Junko Tomita, Tokyo, JP;
Ricoh Company, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A developing apparatus for image forming equipment capable of insuring images with high resolution while preserving tonality. A developing sleeve is provided with conductive portions and insulative portions on its surface by knurling. A magnetic roller is accommodated in the sleeve to constitute a developing roller. A toner supply roller is held in contact with the developing sleeve. A doctor blade is disposed above and spaced apart by a predetermined distance from the developing sleeve and made of a magnetic material. Bias applying means applies an alternating voltage to the sleeve to effect reversal development.