EP0426369A2 - Verfahren zur Herstellung einer photoleitfähigen Trommel - Google Patents
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- EP0426369A2 EP0426369A2 EP90311683A EP90311683A EP0426369A2 EP 0426369 A2 EP0426369 A2 EP 0426369A2 EP 90311683 A EP90311683 A EP 90311683A EP 90311683 A EP90311683 A EP 90311683A EP 0426369 A2 EP0426369 A2 EP 0426369A2
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- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G5/00—Recording members for original recording by exposure, e.g. to light, to heat, to electrons; Manufacture thereof; Selection of materials therefor
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G5/00—Recording members for original recording by exposure, e.g. to light, to heat, to electrons; Manufacture thereof; Selection of materials therefor
- G03G5/02—Charge-receiving layers
- G03G5/04—Photoconductive layers; Charge-generation layers or charge-transporting layers; Additives therefor; Binders therefor
- G03G5/05—Organic bonding materials; Methods for coating a substrate with a photoconductive layer; Inert supplements for use in photoconductive layers
- G03G5/0525—Coating methods
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- the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a photoconductor drum which is used, for example, in an electrophotographic copying machine. More particularly, the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a photoconductor drum, wherein a coating solution containing a photoconductive substance is applied onto the pretreated outer circumferential surface of a drum and then dried to form a photoconductive layer thereon.
- a photoconductor drum used in an electrophotographic copying machine is manufactured by treating a conductive aluminum drum which is processed into Alumite to form an alumite layer thereon and then applying a coating solution consisting of a photoconductive substance dissolved in an organic solvent onto the outer circumferential surface of the drum to form a photoconductive layer thereon.
- the drum much as an aluminum drum, is cleaned in a prescribed process before being coated with the coating solution containing the photoconductive substance.
- the drum is cleaned as it is rotatingly moved up and down through an annular brush disposed in a cleaning fluid tank containing a quick drying chlorine-type cleaning fluid such as fron, (chlorofluorocarbon) dichloromethane, etc., thereby cleaning the outer circumferential surface of the drum. Thereafter, the drum surface is further cleaned for degreasing with dichloromethane. Since the outer circumferential surface of the drum is thus cleaned for removal of oils and other foreign matter deposited thereon, it is possible not only to form a photoconductive layer of a prescribed thickness uniformly but also to prevent the coating solution from being contaminated when the drum is immersed in the coating solution for coating the outer circumferential surface thereof.
- the brush cleaning and degreasing cleaning are usually performed of a temperature of about 50°C.
- the coating solution containing the photoconductive substance is applied onto the thus cleaned outer circumferential surface of the drum, and is dried so as to manufacture a photoconductor drum having a photoconductive layer formed on the outer circumferential surface thereof.
- Such heat treatment is usually performed before the cleaning process. This is to prevent the cleaned outer surface of the drum from being marred after the cleaning process by performing treatment other than the application of the coating solution. Because the drum after being cleaned should be maintained in an extremely cleaned condition until the coating solution is applied to the outer circumferential surface of the drum. However, if foreign matter having low melting points (for example, 50 to 120°C) have been deposited on the drum surface, such matter will melt when the drum is heated before cleaning and then harden again after the heat is removed. The thus hardened substances may adhere to the drum surface more firmly than before the heating. The foreign substances thus made to firmly adhere to the drum surface cannot be removed completely in the subsequent drum cleaning process, thus causing the problem that the photoconductive layer cannot be uniformly formed on the outer circumferential surface of the drum in the subsequent coating process.
- foreign matter having low melting points for example, 50 to 120°C
- the method of manufacturing a photoconductor drum of this invention which overcomes the above-discussed and numerous other disadvantages and deficiencies of the prior art, comprises a coating solution containing a photoconductive substance that is applied onto the outer circumferential surface of a drum and then dried to form a photoconductive layer thereon, the method including, before the process of applying the coating solution to the outer circumferential surface of the drum, the processes of: cleaning the drum in a cleaning fluid; and heat-treating the cleaned drum to remove water from the outer circumferential surface thereof.
- the cleaning fluid is a hydrophillic solvent preferably having a lower boiling point than that of water.
- the cleaning process may include brush cleaning the outer circumferential surface of the drum using a brush along with the cleaning fluid and degreasing cleaning for removing oily deposits on the outer circumferential surface of the drum after the brush cleaning.
- the degreasing cleaning may be accomplished by ultrasonic cleaning wherein the drum is immersed in a cleaning tank containing the cleaning fluid to which ultrasonic vibrations are applied.
- the degreasing cleaning may be accomplished by shower cleaning wherein the cleaning fluid is sprayed like a shower.
- the degreasing cleaning be accomplished by steam cleaning wherein steam of solvent is sprayed onto the outer circumferential surface the drum.
- the heating process is performed using a temperature of from 110 to 120 o C.
- the drum is heat-treated to remove adhering water after the drum is cleaned, even if foreign substances having low melting points are deposited on the drum surface, there is no possibility of such substances melting and then hardening to firmly adhere to the outer circumferential surface of the drum. Therefore, the foreign substances can be removed easily from the drum surface. Also, since a hydrophilic solvent is used as the cleaning fluid in the cleaning process preceding the heat treating process, the cleaning fluid can also be removed easily from the outer circumferential surface of the drum. Accordingly, there is no possibility of air bubbles being included in the photoconductive layer formed on the outer circumferential surface of the drum.
- the photoconductor drum can be produced having a uniform photoconductive layer without adhesion of foreign substances, thus assuring production of images of good quality.
- a drum such as an aluminum drum which is processed into Alumite is first subjected to brush cleaning for cleaning the outer circumferential surface thereof.
- brush cleaning the outer circumferential surface of the drum is cleaned by being brushed as the drum is passed through an annular brush immersed in a cleaning fluid which uses a solvent.
- the drum the outer circumferential surface of which is thus cleaned by the brush, is then subjected to degreasing cleaning.
- the degreasing cleaning is accomplished by means of ultrasonic cleaning wherein the drum is immersed into a cleaning tank containing solvent. Then ultrasonic vibrations are applied, shower cleaning wherein a solvent is sprayed like a shower onto the outer circumferential surface of the drum, or steam cleaning wherein steam of the solvent is sprayed onto the outer circumferential surface of the drum.
- oil, fingerprint stains, etc., adhering to the drum surface are removed.
- the drum After the brush cleaning and degreasing cleaning, the drum is subjected to heat treatment to remove the water adhering to the outer circumferential surface thereof.
- the drum In the heat treatment, the drum is heated at a high temperature of about 110 to 120°C for about 15 to 20 minutes to vaporize the water adhering to the drum surface as well as the cleaning fluid remaining thereon as a result of the preceding cleaning process.
- the heat-treated drum is immersed in a coating solution containing a photoconductive substance and then extracted therefrom, thereby coating the outer circumferential surface of the drum with the coating solution.
- the thus applied coating solution is then dried to form a photoconductive layer on the outer circumferential surface of the drum.
- the drum is cleaned before subjecting it to heat treatment, even if foreign substances are deposited on the drum surface, they are not firmly adhering to the drum surface and therefore can be removed easily in the cleaning process.
- a hydrophilic solvent is preferably used as the cleaning fluid in the cleaning process consisting of brush cleaning and degreasing cleaning steps.
- Using the hydrophilic solvent not only facilitates removal of dust, foreign matter, etc., but also helps remove the water adhering to the drum surface during the cleaning process. Therefore, in the subsequent heat treating process, the water adhering to the drum surface can be completely removed by heating at about 110 to 120°C, thereby preventing creation of air bubbles in the photoconduc tive layer when the coating solution is dried, while at the same time preventing cracks from being caused in the drum during heating.
- the cleaning solvent has a lower boiling point than that of water.
- a lower boiling point of the cleaning solvent serves to accelerate, during heat treatment, the vaporization of the solvent deposited on the drum surface, allowing the heating temperature to be set at a lower temperature and thus further assuring the above-mentioned effects.
- Hydrophilic solvents having lower boiling points than water include, for example, methanol (boiling point: 64.65°C), ethanol (boiling point: 78.3°C), acetone (boiling point: 56.3°C), tetrahydrofuran (boiling point: 66.0°C), etc.
- the drum coated with the coating solution is heated at a temperature of about 110°C for about 30 minutes. Since the water adhering to the outer circumferential surface of the drum is completely removed in the cleaning and heat treating processes, there is no possibility of air bubbles being formed in the photoconductive layer.
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- Photoreceptors In Electrophotography (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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JP1283861A JP2642752B2 (ja) | 1989-10-30 | 1989-10-30 | 感光体ドラムの製造方法 |
JP283861/89 | 1989-10-30 |
Publications (3)
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EP0426369A2 true EP0426369A2 (de) | 1991-05-08 |
EP0426369A3 EP0426369A3 (en) | 1991-08-07 |
EP0426369B1 EP0426369B1 (de) | 1998-01-21 |
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EP90311683A Expired - Lifetime EP0426369B1 (de) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-10-25 | Verfahren zur Herstellung einer elektrophotographischen photoleitfähigen Trommel |
Country Status (4)
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EP (1) | EP0426369B1 (de) |
JP (1) | JP2642752B2 (de) |
KR (1) | KR940001078B1 (de) |
DE (1) | DE69031970T2 (de) |
Cited By (2)
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CN1057628C (zh) * | 1997-09-04 | 2000-10-18 | 深圳开发科技股份有限公司 | 磁头超声波清洗方法 |
EP1217452A2 (de) * | 1995-03-03 | 2002-06-26 | Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha | Lichtempfindliches Element für Elektrophotographie sowie ein Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung |
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JPH03255452A (ja) * | 1989-03-16 | 1991-11-14 | Fuji Electric Co Ltd | 電子写真用感光体の製造方法 |
SG103868A1 (en) | 1998-04-20 | 2004-05-26 | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | Defect management method and method of recording data |
US6674697B1 (en) | 1998-04-20 | 2004-01-06 | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | Apparatus for managing defects and recording and/or reproducing real time data |
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JPS5468244A (en) * | 1977-11-11 | 1979-06-01 | Fujitsu Ltd | Preparation of organic photoconductor layer on photoreceptor substrate |
JPS60254143A (ja) * | 1984-05-31 | 1985-12-14 | Furukawa Alum Co Ltd | 電子写真用感光体の製造方法 |
JPH01130160A (ja) * | 1987-11-17 | 1989-05-23 | Konica Corp | 感光体の製造方法 |
JPH01132788A (ja) * | 1987-11-18 | 1989-05-25 | Mita Ind Co Ltd | 脱脂方法およびその装置 |
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JPS5837173A (ja) * | 1981-08-31 | 1983-03-04 | Ricoh Co Ltd | 電子写真用感光体の製造方法 |
JPS62231264A (ja) * | 1986-03-31 | 1987-10-09 | Kyocera Corp | 電子写真感光体 |
JP2599402B2 (ja) * | 1987-10-29 | 1997-04-09 | 三田工業株式会社 | 電子写真有機感光体の製造方法 |
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- 1989-10-30 JP JP1283861A patent/JP2642752B2/ja not_active Expired - Lifetime
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- 1990-10-25 KR KR1019900017191A patent/KR940001078B1/ko not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1990-10-25 DE DE69031970T patent/DE69031970T2/de not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1990-10-25 EP EP90311683A patent/EP0426369B1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (4)
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JPS5468244A (en) * | 1977-11-11 | 1979-06-01 | Fujitsu Ltd | Preparation of organic photoconductor layer on photoreceptor substrate |
JPS60254143A (ja) * | 1984-05-31 | 1985-12-14 | Furukawa Alum Co Ltd | 電子写真用感光体の製造方法 |
JPH01130160A (ja) * | 1987-11-17 | 1989-05-23 | Konica Corp | 感光体の製造方法 |
JPH01132788A (ja) * | 1987-11-18 | 1989-05-25 | Mita Ind Co Ltd | 脱脂方法およびその装置 |
Non-Patent Citations (6)
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Chemical Handbook, 2nd Ed., Basic Volume I, August 1980 * |
Encyclopaedia Chimica, vol. 6, August 15, 1989 * |
JAPANESE PATENTS GAZETTE, SECTION CH, WEEK 8605, 12 March 1986, DERWENT PUBLIC. LTD., LONDON GB, class G, page 24, & JP-A-60 254 143 (FURUKAWA ALUMINIUM KK) 14 December 1985 * |
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 13, no. 375 (P-921)(3723) 21 August 1989, & JP-A-1 130 160 (KONICA CORP.) 23 May 1989 * |
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 13, no. 384 (C-629)(3732) 24 August 1989, & JP-A-1 132 788 (MITA IND. CO. LTD.) 25 May 1989 * |
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 3, no. 90 (E-127)() 31 July 1979, & JP-A-54 068 244 (FUJITSU LTD.) 01 June 1979 * |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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EP1217452A2 (de) * | 1995-03-03 | 2002-06-26 | Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha | Lichtempfindliches Element für Elektrophotographie sowie ein Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung |
EP1217452A3 (de) * | 1995-03-03 | 2002-08-14 | Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha | Lichtempfindliches Element für Elektrophotographie sowie ein Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung |
CN1057628C (zh) * | 1997-09-04 | 2000-10-18 | 深圳开发科技股份有限公司 | 磁头超声波清洗方法 |
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Publication number | Publication date |
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KR940001078B1 (ko) | 1994-02-12 |
KR910008495A (ko) | 1991-05-31 |
JP2642752B2 (ja) | 1997-08-20 |
EP0426369A3 (en) | 1991-08-07 |
EP0426369B1 (de) | 1998-01-21 |
JPH03144459A (ja) | 1991-06-19 |
DE69031970D1 (de) | 1998-02-26 |
DE69031970T2 (de) | 1998-06-04 |
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