JP2009205167A - Photoreceptor member and image forming apparatus with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily and inexpensively achieve positioning of a photoreceptor and process equipment without increasing the size in an apparatus and to appropriately maintain image quality. <P>SOLUTION: A photoreceptor member is disclosed comprising a cylindrical substrate, a photosensitive layer formed on the circumference face of the substrate, and a support body having an inserting part to be inserted into an end in the axial direction of the substrate, wherein the substrate has, in the inner circumference area, a contact part to be contact with the outer circumference face of the inserting part of the support, and a first inclined part formed between the end face in the axial direction and the contact part, and a second inclined part formed between the first inclined part and the contact part, and at least a part of the inner face of the second inclined part is spaced from the outer circumference face of the inserting part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a photosensitive member having a chamfered surface at an end of a cylindrical substrate, and an image forming apparatus including the same.

  In an image forming apparatus such as an electrophotographic copying machine or printer, an electrophotographic photosensitive member in which a film-forming layer including a photosensitive layer having photoconductivity is formed on an outer peripheral surface of a cylindrical substrate, and an electrophotographic photosensitive member And a drive mechanism for rotating the motor. In an image forming apparatus having such a configuration, an electrophotographic photosensitive member is rotated by a driving mechanism, and an image is recorded on a recording medium by repeating operations such as charging, exposure, development, transfer, and cleaning in synchronization with the rotation cycle. Is formed. The rotation of the electrophotographic photosensitive member during image formation is transmitted from the drive mechanism via a flange that is press-fitted into the inner periphery of the cylindrical substrate. In such an electrophotographic photosensitive member, an axial end surface (hereinafter simply referred to as an “end surface”) and an inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical substrate are provided so that the press-fitted portion of the flange can be easily guided to the inner peripheral portion of the cylindrical substrate. A chamfered surface is provided between the two. An electrophotographic photosensitive member having such a configuration is disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1.

  Generally, in electrophotographic photoreceptors, the film quality of the film formation layer on the outer peripheral surface may vary depending on the surface state of the substrate and the conditions during film formation. This difference in film quality between the film formation layers causes the electrophotographic characteristics (photosensitivity characteristics, high-speed response, repeat stability, heat resistance, durability, etc.) of each electrophotographic photosensitive member to be different from each other. Such a difference in electrophotographic characteristics leads to a decrease in image quality of the formed image, such as the amount of charge to be charged and the amount of charge to be eliminated by exposure, when forming an image in the image forming apparatus. In order to suppress such a decrease in image quality, the electrophotographic characteristics of each electrophotographic photosensitive member are measured by a measuring device, and image forming conditions are corrected based on the measurement result. The measurement of the electrophotographic characteristics is generally performed while rotating the electrophotographic photosensitive member about its axis. When the electrophotographic photosensitive member is rotated by using a flange having a shape corresponding to each electrophotographic photosensitive member when measuring the electrophotographic characteristics, it is necessary to change the configuration of the flange and the measuring device for each electrophotographic photosensitive member. Therefore, when different electrophotographic photosensitive members are measured, the working efficiency may be lowered. Therefore, a chamfered surface having a predetermined crossing angle (for example, 45 ° or 60 °) with respect to the inner peripheral surface is provided at both ends on the inner peripheral surface side of each cylindrical base body, and the measuring device corresponds to this crossing angle. Two pressure rotating members having tapered portions with inclined angles are provided, the taper portions of each pressure rotating member are inserted into the inner peripheral portion of the cylindrical base body, and rotated in a state of being pressed against each chamfered surface, The electrophotographic photosensitive member is rotated.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 02-188760

  However, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member described in Patent Document 1, when the taper portion of the press contact rotating member is inserted into the inlay processed portion of the cylindrical base, the shaft of the press contact rotary member and the axis of the cylindrical base are not aligned. In some cases, the press-rotating member is scraped at a corner between the inner peripheral surface and the tapered portion, and shavings adhere to the corner. Also, if the axis of the pressure rotating member and the axis of the cylindrical substrate are not aligned, the pressure of the pressure rotating member may concentrate on a part of the tapered portion of the cylindrical substrate, and the tapered portion of the cylindrical substrate may be deformed. It was. In particular, when this rolling or deformation occurs at the end on the inner peripheral surface side of the tapered portion, the flange inserted into the spigot processing portion of the cylindrical base may be scraped off.

When shavings are generated in this way, there is a case where the shavings are interposed between the flange and the inner peripheral surface when the flange for the image device is press-fitted into the inlay processed portion. When the shavings are interposed between the flange and the inlay processed portion, the rotation shaft of the electrophotographic photosensitive member is displaced, and the image is shaken when the image is formed by rotating the rotating shaft. For this reason, the electrophotographic photosensitive member described in Patent Document 1 has variations in charging, exposure, development, transfer, cleaning, and the like, and may not be able to form a good image.

  Further, when shavings are generated, the electrophotographic photosensitive member may be scattered when it is rotated during image formation, and may adhere to the photoconductive layer. For this reason, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member described in Patent Document 1, charging / exposure or the like of a region where shavings adhere to the photoconductive layer becomes insufficient, and a good image may not be formed.

  The present invention has been conceived under such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an electrophotographic photosensitive member capable of forming a good image and an image forming apparatus including the same. It is said.

  A photosensitive member comprising: a cylindrical substrate; a photosensitive layer formed on an outer peripheral surface of the substrate; and a support having an insertion portion inserted into an end portion in the axial direction of the substrate, The base body has, in an inner peripheral region, a contact portion that comes into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion of the support, a first inclined portion formed between the end surface in the axial direction and the contact portion, A second inclined portion formed between the first inclined portion and the contact portion, and at least a part of the inner surface of the second inclined portion is separated from the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion. A photosensitive member is provided.

  In addition, the present invention provides an image forming apparatus comprising: a photosensitive member; and a driving mechanism that rotationally drives the photosensitive member through the support of the photosensitive member.

  For example, it is possible to suppress the scraps from interposing between the support inserted into the space defined by the inner peripheral surface of the substrate and the inner peripheral surface. Therefore, the photoconductor member according to this aspect can suppress a shake when rotated at the time of image formation and can form a good image.

  Since the photoconductor member according to the present invention is provided, the effects of the photoconductor member according to the present invention can be enjoyed. Therefore, the image forming apparatus of the present invention can form a good image.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an image forming apparatus X according to the present invention, where (a) is an overhead view from the axial direction of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, and (b) is from the direction of arrow B shown in (a). It is an overhead view. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 according to the present invention, (a) is a perspective view thereof, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along a line IIb-IIb shown in (a). . It is a figure showing schematic structure of the base | substrate 11 which concerns on this invention, (a) is the perspective view, (b) is a principal part expanded sectional view along the IIIb-IIIb line | wire shown to (a), c) is an overhead view from the axial direction. It is a figure showing a series of processes which manufacture image forming device X concerning this embodiment. 1 is an overhead view from the axial direction of an electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′ showing a schematic configuration of an image forming apparatus X ′ according to the present invention. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic configuration of an electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 ′ according to the present invention. FIG. It is a figure showing schematic structure of base 11 'concerning the present invention, (a) is the perspective view, (b) is an important section expanded sectional view along a VIIb-VIIb line shown in (a), (C) is an overhead view from the axial direction. It is sectional drawing showing schematic structure of the modification of the electrophotographic photoreceptor which concerns on this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the image forming apparatus X and the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  An image forming apparatus X shown in FIG. 1 includes an electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, a driving device 20, a charging device 31, an exposure device 32, a developing device 33, a transfer device 34, a fixing device 35, a cleaning device 36, and a charge eliminating device 37. ing. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the image forming apparatus X, (a) is an overhead view from the axial direction of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, and (b) is a direction of an arrow A shown in (a). FIG. In FIG. 1A, the driving device 20 is omitted, and in FIG. 1B, only the cross section of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 and the driving device 20 are illustrated.

  The electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 forms an electrostatic latent image and a toner image based on an image signal, and is rotatable in the direction of arrow A shown in FIG. In this embodiment, it is formed in a cylindrical shape.

  The drive mechanism 20 is for rotating the electrophotographic photosensitive member 1 in the direction of arrow A. The drive mechanism 20 includes a drive transmission flange 21 and a bearing flange 22.

  The drive transmission flange 21 is for supporting the electrophotographic photosensitive member 1, transmitting a driving force to the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, and rotating the shaft about the shaft.

  The bearing flange 22 is for rotatably supporting the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10.

  The charging device 31 is for uniformly charging the surface of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 positively or negatively according to the type of the photoconductive layer of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10. The charging potential of the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 is usually 200 to 1000V.

  The exposure device 32 is for forming an electrostatic latent image on the surface of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, and can emit laser light. The exposure device 32 irradiates the surface of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 with laser light in accordance with an image signal, thereby attenuating the potential of the light irradiation portion and forming an electrostatic latent image.

  The developing device 33 is for developing the electrostatic latent image of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 to form a toner image. The developing device 33 holds a developer and includes a developing sleeve 331.

  The developer is for constituting a toner image formed on the surface of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, and is frictionally charged in the developing device 33. As the developer, a two-component developer composed of a magnetic carrier and an insulating toner or a one-component developer composed of a magnetic toner can be used.

  The developing sleeve 331 plays a role of transporting the developer to the developing area between the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 and the developing sleeve 331.

  In the developing device 33, the toner frictionally charged by the developing sleeve 331 is conveyed in the form of a magnetic brush adjusted to a certain spike length, and in the developing area between the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 and the developing sleeve 331, this toner is transferred. As a result, the electrostatic latent image is developed to form a toner image. The charge polarity of the toner image is opposite to the charge polarity of the surface of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 when image formation is performed by regular development. When the image formation is performed by reversal development, the electrophotographic photosensitivity is used. The charged polarity of the surface of the body 1 is the same as the charged polarity.

  The transfer device 34 is for transferring the toner image onto the recording paper P fed to the transfer region between the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 and the transfer device 34. The transfer charger 341 and the separation charger 342 are connected to each other. I have. In the transfer device 34, the back surface (non-recording surface) of the recording paper P is charged with a polarity opposite to that of the toner image in the transfer charger 341, and the electrostatic charge between the charged charge and the toner image causes the recording paper P to be charged on the recording paper P. The toner image is transferred. In the transfer device 34, simultaneously with the transfer of the toner image, the back surface of the recording paper P is AC-charged in the separation charger 342, and the recording paper P is quickly separated from the surface of the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10.

  As the transfer device 34, it is also possible to use a transfer roller that is driven by the rotation of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 and disposed with a small gap (usually 0.5 mm or less) from the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10. It is. The transfer roller in this case is configured to apply a transfer voltage that attracts the toner image on the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 onto the recording paper P by, for example, a DC power source. When such a transfer roller is used, a transfer material separating device such as the separation charger 342 is omitted.

  The fixing device 35 is for fixing the toner image transferred to the recording paper P, and includes a pair of fixing rollers 351 and 352. In the fixing device 35, the toner image is fixed to the recording paper P by heat, pressure or the like by passing the recording paper P between the pair of fixing rollers 351 and 352.

  The cleaning device 36 is for removing toner remaining on the surface of the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10, and includes a cleaning blade 361. In the cleaning device 36, the toner remaining on the surface of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 is scraped and collected by the cleaning blade 361. The toner collected in the cleaning device 36 is recycled into the developing device 33 for reuse as necessary.

  The static eliminator 37 is for removing charges on the surface of the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10. The static eliminator 37 is configured to remove charges on the surface of the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 by, for example, light irradiation.

Here, in the image forming apparatus X, the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 shown in FIG. 2 is used. The electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 includes a base 11 and a film formation layer 12. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating a schematic configuration of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, in which FIG. 2A is a perspective view thereof, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IIb-IIb shown in FIG. .

  3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating a schematic configuration of the base body 11, wherein FIG. 3A is a perspective view thereof, and FIG. 3B is an enlarged cross-sectional view of main parts taken along line IIIb-IIIb shown in FIG. c) is an overhead view from the axial direction.

  The substrate 11 forms a skeleton of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 and has an inlay portion 11a, a chamfered surface 11b, and a concave portion 11c. In addition, in this embodiment, although the shape of the base | substrate 11 is a cylindrical shape, it is not restricted to this, A rectangular tube shape and an ellipse shape may be sufficient.

  The inlay part 11a is a part set to an inner diameter larger than the inner diameter of the central part in the axial direction of the base 11, and is formed at both ends in the axial direction (arrow BC direction) of the base 11. In the present embodiment, each of the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 is inserted into a space defined by the spigot portion 11a. Since the drive transmission flange 21 transmits a driving force to the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, its insertion portion is press-fitted into a space defined by the inlay portion 11 a, and the bearing flange 22 rotates the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10. The insertion part is inserted into the spigot part 11a so as not to inhibit.

  The chamfered surface 11b is formed between the end surface 11d in the axial direction of the base 11 and the inner peripheral surface 11e of the spigot portion 11a, and the insertion portions of the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 are defined by the spigot portions 11a. It has a function to make it easier to guide to the space. One end of the chamfered surface 11 on the inner peripheral surface 11e side is located on the outer peripheral surface 11f side from the inlay portion 11a when viewed from the axial direction of the base 11, and the other end is connected to the end surface 11d. Further, in the cross section along the axial direction of the base body 11, the chamfered surface 11b includes an overhead line L1 extending along this, and an overhead line L2 extending along the inner peripheral surface 11e in the spigot part 11a. The intersection angle α is formed to a predetermined size (for example, 45 ° or 30 °).

  The concave portion 11c is formed between the inner peripheral surface 11e and the chamfered surface 11b in the spigot portion 11a, and the defining surface that defines the concave portion 11c is R with respect to the inner peripheral surface 11e and the chamfered surface 11b in the spigot portion 11a. It is connected through the surface. The concave portion 11c is formed along the inner peripheral surface 11e of the spigot portion 11a when viewed from the axial direction of the base body 11, and in the cross section along the axial direction of the base body 11, from the overhead line L1 and the overhead line L2. It is recessed. Further, the recess 11c is recessed as compared with the overhead line L3 connecting both ends thereof, and the intersection angle β between the overhead line L3 and the overhead line L2 is formed larger than the intersection angle α. Further, the defining surface of the recess 11c has an intersecting angle γ between the end portion on the chamfered surface 11b side and the chamfered surface 11b, and an intersecting angle δ between the end portion on the inner peripheral surface 11e side and the inner peripheral surface 11e. The angle is larger and smaller than 90 degrees. Here, the difference between the intersection angle β and the intersection angle α is an angle that is greater than 0 degree and less than 90 degrees.

The substrate 11 may have conductivity at least on the surface, and may be formed entirely of a conductive material, or a film made of a conductive material may be formed on the surface of a cylindrical body formed of an insulating material. It may be formed. Examples of the conductive material constituting the substrate 11 include aluminum (Al), stainless steel (SUS), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), titanium (Ti), nickel (Ni), chromium ( Cr), tantalum (Ta), tin (Sn), gold (Au), silver (Ag), and other metal materials, alloy materials containing these metal materials, and transparent conductive materials such as ITO and SnO2, Among these, an Al alloy material is preferable from the viewpoint of adhesion to the film-forming layer 12 formed of a non-single crystal material (a-Si-based material) having silicon atoms as a base material, and the mechanical strength is increased to deform the base 11. From the viewpoint of suppression, an Fe alloy material is preferable.

  The film formation layer 12 includes a photoconductive layer 121 and a surface layer 122, and is formed on the outer peripheral surface 11 f of the substrate 11.

  The photoconductive layer 121 is for generating electrons such as free electrons or holes by excitation of electrons by irradiation with laser light or the like from the exposure apparatus 4, and directly on the outer peripheral surface 11f of the substrate 11 or The layers are stacked through a charge injection blocking layer (not shown). Examples of the constituent material of the photoconductive layer 121 include a-Si materials, a-Se materials such as a-Se, Se-Te, and As2Se3, or 12-th periodic table such as ZnO, CdS, and CdSe. Examples include materials composed of group 16 compound materials, materials in which particles composed of these materials are dispersed in a resin, and photosensitive materials such as OPC-based materials. Among them, electrophotographic characteristics (high photosensitivity characteristics, high-speed response, repetitiveness) From the viewpoint of stability, heat resistance, durability, etc.) and from the viewpoint of consistency with the surface layer 122 when the surface layer 122 is formed of a-SiC: H, C is added to the a-Si based material and the a-Si based material. It is preferable to use an a-Si alloy material to which N, O, or the like is added. Examples of the a-Si material include a-Si, a-SiC, a-SiN, a-SiO, a-SiGe, a-SiCN, a-SiNO, a-SiCO, and a-SiCNO. it can. Further, the film thickness unevenness in the axial direction (arrow BC direction) of the photoconductive layer 121 is preferably within ± 3% of the center. This is because, when the film thickness unevenness in the axial direction of the photoconductive layer 121 is large, a difference appears in the withstand voltage (leakage) and the outer diameter of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, which may cause a problem in the image in the axial direction. It is.

  The surface layer 122 is for improving the quality and stability of electrophotographic characteristics and durability (abrasion resistance, printing durability, environmental resistance, chemical resistance, etc.) of the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10. The photoconductive layer 121 is laminated on the surface. As a constituent material of the surface layer 122, for example, an a-Si-based material can be cited. Among them, it is preferable to use hydrogenated amorphous silicon carbide from the viewpoint of hardness and light transmittance.

  Next, a method for manufacturing the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 and the image forming apparatus X will be specifically described with reference to the attached drawings.

  First, a base body 11 having an inlay portion 11a shown in FIG.

  Next, in order to form the chamfered surface 11b between the inlay portion 11a and the end surface 11d, a chamfered surface forming step is performed by a known method. In the present embodiment, the chamfered surface 11 is formed by cutting the spigot portion 11a of the base body 11 using a super-precision lathe (not shown) having a cutting tool 41 as shown in FIG. Specifically, after applying cutting oil to the surface to be cut of the base 11, the chamfered surface 11b is formed on the base 11 by moving the cutting tool 41 in the arrow B direction while rotating the base 11 in the circumferential direction. is there. At this time, the chamfered surface 11b is formed so that the intersecting angle of the base 11 with the spigot part 11a is a predetermined angle (for example, 30 ° or 45 °).

  Next, a recess forming step is performed in order to form the recess 11c between the spigot portion 11a of the base 11 on which the chamfered surface 11b is formed and the chamfered surface 11b. In this embodiment, the recess 11c is formed by cutting the inlay portion 11a and the chamfered surface 11b of the base body 11 using an ultra-precision lathe (not shown) having a cutting tool 41 as shown in FIG. . Specifically, after applying cutting oil to the surface to be cut of the base 11, the cutting tool 41 is moved in the direction of arrow C while the base 11 is rotated in the circumferential direction, thereby forming the recess 11c in the base 11. .

  Next, a film formation layer 12 is formed on the outer peripheral surface 11f of the base 11 on which the concave portion 11d is formed, and a film formation layer forming step is performed by a known method so as to obtain the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10. Specifically, the photoconductive layer 121 and the surface layer 122 are sequentially stacked on the outer peripheral surface 11f of the substrate 11 by a known plasma CVD method.

  As described above, the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 shown in FIG. 2 is manufactured.

  Next, an electrophotographic characteristic measuring step is performed in order to measure the electrophotographic characteristics of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4D, the electrophotographic characteristics are measured while the press-rotating mechanism 42 having the taper portion 42a holds the chamfered surface 11b of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 while holding the chamfered surface 11b. To be done. Specifically, it is performed as follows. First, the chamfered surface 11b on one end side of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 is inserted into the taper portion 42a of the pressure rotating mechanism 42 of the measuring apparatus (not shown). Next, the press-rotating mechanism 42 is inserted from the other end side of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, and the tapered portion 42a is pressed against the chamfered surface 11b. Next, a driving force transmitted from a driving mechanism (not shown) is transmitted to the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 via the pressure contact rotating mechanism 42 to rotate the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10. Next, the rotating electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 is charged by a charger (not shown), and the charged amount of charge is measured by a known method.

  Next, a shake measurement process is performed in order to measure shake during rotation of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4D, the electrophotographic characteristics are measured while holding the chamfered surface 11b of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 by the press contact rotating mechanism 42 having the tapered portion 42a. This is done by rotating 10. Specifically, it is performed as follows. First, the chamfered surface 11b on one end side of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 is inserted into the taper portion 42a of the pressure rotating mechanism 42 of the measuring apparatus (not shown). Next, the press-rotating mechanism 42 is inserted from the other end side of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, and the tapered portion 42a is pressed against the chamfered surface 11b. Next, a driving force transmitted from a driving mechanism (not shown) is transmitted to the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 via the pressure contact rotating mechanism 42 to rotate the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10. Next, the rotating electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 is irradiated with laser light using a laser oscillator (not shown), and the deviation of the separation distance between the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 and the laser oscillator is measured by a known method.

  Next, in order to insert the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a of the base 11 of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 whose electrophotographic characteristics and vibration during rotation have been confirmed, FIG. ), The insertion step is carried out by a known method.

  Next, the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 in which the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 are inserted into the inlay portion 11a is transferred to the charging device 31, the exposure device 32, the developing device 33, the transfer device 34, the fixing device 35, the cleaning device 36, And an image forming apparatus X including the charge eliminating device 37.

  As described above, the image forming apparatus X shown in FIG. 1 is manufactured.

The electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 includes a cylindrical substrate 11 and a film-forming layer 12 including a photoconductive layer 121 formed on the outer peripheral surface 10e of the substrate 11, and the substrate 11 has an end surface 11d. A chamfered surface 11b is formed between the inner peripheral surface 11e and a concave portion 11c formed between the chamfered surface 11b and the inner peripheral surface 11e. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10, for example, even when the press-rotating mechanism 42 in contact with the chamfered surface 11b is scraped at the end on the inner peripheral surface 11e side of the tapered portion 42a, the inner peripheral surface of the chamfered surface 11b and the inlay portion 11a Since the recessed part 11c is formed between 11e, shavings can be accommodated in the recessed part 11c. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, for example, the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a, and the inner peripheral surface 11 in the inlay portion 11a.
It is also possible to suppress shavings intervening between them and the scattering of shavings, so that it is possible to suppress shake when rotating during image formation and form a good image. It can be done.

  In the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, since the end on the inner peripheral surface 11e side of the chamfered surface 11b is positioned on the outer peripheral surface 11b side with respect to the inner peripheral surface 11e when viewed in the axial direction, for example, a pressure rotating mechanism 42 that contacts the chamfered surface 11b. Even when the end portion on the inner peripheral surface 11e side of the chamfered surface 11b is deformed by the taper portion 42a, for example, the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the spigot portion 11a can be satisfactorily inserted. Can do it. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, it is possible to prevent the scraps from interposing between the inner peripheral surface of the inlay portion 11a and the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22, and to prevent the scraps from being scattered. An image can be formed.

  Further, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, for example, even when the press-rotating mechanism 42 that is in contact with the chamfered surface 11b is scraped at the end on the inner peripheral surface 11e side of the taper portion 42a, this end is closer to the outer peripheral surface 11f than the inner peripheral surface 11e. Since the recessed part 11c is formed between the chamfered surface 11b and the inner peripheral surface 11e in the spigot part 11a, it can be accommodated by the recessed part 11c. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, for example, shavings are interposed between the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a and the inner peripheral surface 11e in the inlay portion 11a. It is also possible to further suppress the scattering of shavings. Therefore, the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 can suppress a shake when rotated at the time of image formation and can form a better image.

  In the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, the defining surface that defines the concave portion 11c is connected to the inner peripheral surface 11c, and the connecting portion between the defining surface of the concave portion 11c and the inner peripheral surface 11e in the spigot portion 11a is an R surface. For example, the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a of the base body 11 are prevented from being scraped at the connecting portion between the defined surface of the recess 11c and the inner peripheral surface 11e, and inserted satisfactorily. It can be done. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10, shavings are interposed between the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 and the inner peripheral surface 11 e of the spigot part 11 a, or the shavings are scattered. Can be suppressed. Therefore, a good image can be formed on the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10.

  In the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10, a defining surface that defines the recess 11c is connected to the inner peripheral surface 11e, and an inner peripheral surface 11e in the spigot portion 11a and an end of the defining surface of the recess 11c on the inner peripheral surface 11e side (these Is larger than 0 degree and smaller than 90 degrees, for example, the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the spigot part 11a of the base body 11 are connected to the inner peripheral surface 11e. It is possible to suppress the chipping at the connecting portion with the concave portion 11c and to insert it satisfactorily. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10, shavings are interposed between the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 and the inner peripheral surface 11 e of the spigot part 11 a, or the shavings are scattered. Can be suppressed. Therefore, a good image can be formed on the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10.

In the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, the defining surface that defines the recess 11c is connected to the chamfered surface 11b. Waste can be efficiently stored in the recess 11c. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10, for example, shavings are interposed between the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a and the inner peripheral surface 11e in the inlay portion 11a. The shavings can be prevented from scattering. Therefore, a good image can be formed on the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10.

  In the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10, the defining surface that defines the recess 11 c is connected to the chamfered surface 11 b, and the connecting portion between the defining surface of the recess 11 c and the chamfered surface 11 b is an R surface, so that it contacts the chamfered surface 11 b. It is possible to suppress the taper portion 42a of the pressed rotating mechanism 42 from being scraped. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, for example, shavings are interposed between the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a and the inner peripheral surface 11e in the inlay portion 11a. Or it can suppress that shavings are scattered. Therefore, a good image can be formed on the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10.

  In the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, the defining surface that defines the recess 11c is connected to the chamfered surface 11b, and the intersection of the chamfered surface 11b and the end of the defining surface of the recessed portion 11c on the chamfered surface 11b side (the connecting portion thereof). Since the angle γ is larger than 0 degree and smaller than 90 degrees, for example, even when the tapered portion 42a of the press-rotating mechanism 42 is in contact with the chamfered surface 11b, the stress applied to the connecting portion can be dispersed. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, the connecting portion between the defining surface of the recess 11c and the chamfered surface 11b is prevented from being deformed, and for example, the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange inserted into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a. It is possible to prevent the 22 from being scraped. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, it is possible to suppress the scraps from being interposed between the inner peripheral surface 11e of the inlay portion 11a and the scattering of the scraps, thereby forming a good image. It can be done.

  In the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10, the defining surface that defines the recess 11 c is connected to the chamfered surface 11 b, and the overhead line L3 formed by connecting both ends of the recess 11 c and the chamfered surface 11 b (crossing angle β and crossing angle α). For example, even when the tapered portion 42a of the press contact rotating mechanism 42 abuts on the chamfered surface 11b, the press rotating mechanism 42 is located on the inner peripheral surface 11b side of the recess 11c. It is possible to suppress contact with the end portion. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, it is possible to suppress the pressure contact rotation mechanism 42 that is in contact with the chamfered surface 11b from being scraped at the end portion on the inner peripheral surface 11b side of the recess 11c. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, for example, shavings are interposed between the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a and the inner peripheral surface 11e in the inlay portion 11a. It is possible to prevent the shavings from being scattered and to form a better image.

  Since the image forming apparatus X includes the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, it can enjoy the effects of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10. Therefore, the image forming apparatus X can form a good image.

  FIG. 5 is an overhead view from the axial direction of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′ that represents a schematic configuration of the image forming apparatus X ′ according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, the driving device 20 is omitted. The image forming apparatus X ′ is different from the image forming apparatus X in that an electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′ is used instead of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10. Other configurations of the image forming apparatus X are the same as those described above with respect to the image forming apparatus X.

  FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic configuration of an electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′ according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 ′ is different from the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 in that the substrate 11 ′ is used instead of the substrate 11. Other configurations of the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 ′ are the same as those described above with respect to the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the base body 11 ′, (a) is a perspective view thereof, (b) is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part along the line VIIb-VIIb shown in (a), (C) is an overhead view from the axial direction.

  The base body 11 'is different from the base body 11 in that the base body 11' further includes a second chamfered surface 11b 'instead of the recess 11c. Other configurations of the base body 11 ′ are the same as those described above with respect to the base body 11.

  The second chamfered surface 11b 'is formed between the inner peripheral surface 11e and the chamfered surface 11b in the spigot part 11a, and is connected to these via the R surface. The second chamfered surface 11b 'is formed such that the intersecting angle β' with respect to the inner peripheral surface 11e in the spigot portion 11a is larger than the intersecting angle α. The second chamfered surface 11b 'is formed at an angle where the intersecting angle γ' with the chamfered surface 11b and the intersecting angle β with the inner peripheral surface 11e are larger than 0 degree and smaller than 90 degrees. Here, the difference between the crossing angle β ′ and the crossing angle α is an angle larger than 0 degree and smaller than 90 degrees.

  Note that the method of manufacturing the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′ and the image forming apparatus X ′ employs the second chamfered surface forming step instead of the concave portion forming step, so that the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 and the image forming device X are used. Other methods of manufacturing the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′ and the image forming apparatus X ′ different from the manufacturing method are the same as those described above with respect to the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′ and the image forming apparatus X ′.

  The second chamfered surface forming step is a known method similar to the chamfered surface forming step in order to form the second chamfered surface 11b ′ between the chamfered surface 11b and the inlay portion 11a of the base body 11 on which the chamfered surface 11b is formed. Done in

  The electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 'includes a chamfered surface 11b in which the base 11' is formed between the end surface 11d and the inner peripheral surface 11e of the spigot part 11a, and the first chamfered surface 11b and the inner peripheral surface 11e. A second chamfered surface 11b 'formed, and the end of the chamfered surface 11b on the inner peripheral surface 11e side is positioned on the outer peripheral surface 11f side of the inner peripheral surface 11e of the spigot portion 11a when viewed in the axial direction. The intersection angle β ′ between the second chamfered surface 11b ′ and the inner peripheral surface 11e of the spigot part 11a is smaller than the crossing angle α between the chamfered surface 11b and the inner peripheral surface 11e of the spigot part 11a. For this reason, the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′ has an inner surface that is the same as that of the chamfered surface 11 b even when the tapered portion 42 a of the press-rotating mechanism 42 abuts on the second chamfered surface 11 b ′ side of the chamfered surface 11 b. A second chamfered surface 11b 'is formed between the peripheral surface 11e and the end of the chamfered surface 11b on the inner peripheral surface 11b side is located closer to the outer peripheral surface 11f than the inner peripheral surface 11e. It is possible to suppress the scraps from being interposed between the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by 11a and the inner peripheral surface 11e of the spigot part 11a. Therefore, the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 ′ can suppress a shake when rotated at the time of image formation and can form a good image.

  In the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′, the second chamfered surface 11b ′ is connected to the inner peripheral surface 11e, and the second chamfered surface 11b ′ is chamfered between the chamfered surface 11b and the inner peripheral surface 11e. For example, it is possible to suppress the taper portion 42a of the pressure rotating mechanism 42 that is in contact with the chamfered surface 11b from being scraped. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 ′, shavings are interposed between the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a, for example, and the inner peripheral surface 11e in the inlay portion 11a. Or the scattering of shavings can be suppressed, and a good image can be formed.

In the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′, the second chamfered surface 11b ′ is connected to the inner peripheral surface 11e, and the connecting portion between the second chamfered surface 11b ′ and the inner peripheral surface 11e is an R surface, so the chamfered surface 11b. It is possible to suppress the taper portion 42a of the press-rotating mechanism 42 in contact with the surface from being scraped at the connecting portion between the chamfered surface 11b and the second chamfered surface 11b ′. For this reason, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′, for example, shavings are interposed between the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a and the inner peripheral surface 11e in the inlay portion 11a. Or the scattering of shavings can be suppressed. Therefore, a better image can be formed on the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 ′. Further, in the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 ′, for example, the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 that are inserted into a space defined by the inlay portion 11a are scraped at the connecting portion between the second chamfered surface 11b ′ and the inner peripheral surface 11e. Therefore, the base body 11 ′ can be favorably supported by the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22. As a result, the base body 11 ′ can be favorably rotated via the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22. Can do it.

  In the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 ′, the second chamfered surface 11b ′ is connected to the inner peripheral surface 11e, and the intersection angle γ ′ between the second chamfered surface 11b ′ and the inner peripheral surface 11e is greater than 0 degree and greater than 90 degrees. Since it is small, for example, the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the spigot portion 11a are prevented from being scraped at the connecting portion between the inner peripheral surface 11e and the second chamfered surface 11b ′ of the spigot portion 11a. It can be inserted well. For this reason, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, it is possible to prevent the scraps from being interposed between the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 and the inner peripheral surface 11e of the spigot portion 11a or the scraps from being scattered. It can be done. Therefore, a better image can be formed on the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 '.

  In the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 ′, the second chamfered surface 11b ′ is connected to the chamfered surface 11b, and the second chamfered surface 11b ′ is chamfered between the chamfered surface 11b and the inner peripheral surface 11e. The insertion sites of the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a of the base body 11 ′ can be satisfactorily guided and inserted. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′, for example, the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 are prevented from being scraped at the connecting portion between the second chamfered surface 11b ′ and the inner peripheral surface 11e, and shavings scattered. It can be done. Therefore, a better image can be formed on the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 '.

  In the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 ′, the second chamfered surface 11b ′ is connected to the chamfered surface 11b, and the connecting portion between the chamfered surface 11b and the second chamfered surface 11b ′ is an R surface. The insertion sites of the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 that are inserted into the defined space can be guided and inserted well. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 ′, for example, the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the spigot portion 11a are scraped at the connecting portion between the second chamfered surface 11b ′ and the inner peripheral surface 11e, or shavings are scattered. It can be suppressed. Therefore, a better image can be formed on the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 '.

  In the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′, the second chamfered surface 11b ′ is connected to the chamfered surface 11b, and the base 11 has an intersection angle β ′ between the inner peripheral surface 11e and the second chamfered surface 11b ′ in the spigot part 11a. Since the angle is larger than 0 degree and smaller than 90 degrees, for example, even when the tapered portion 42a of the pressure rotating mechanism 42 is in contact with the chamfered surface 11b, the stress applied to these connecting portions can be dispersed. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, it is possible to suppress deformation of the connecting portion between the chamfered surface 11b and the second chamfered surface 11b '. Therefore, in the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10, for example, the drive transmission flange 21 and the bearing flange 22 inserted into the space defined by the inlay portion 11a are the connecting portions between the second chamfered surface 11b ′ and the inner peripheral surface 11e in the inlay portion 11a. Therefore, it is possible to suppress scraping and to form a better image.

  Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  The base 11 of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 according to the present invention has one chamfered surface 11b and one recess 11c. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, FIGS. The electrophotographic photosensitive member in which a plurality of chamfered surfaces and concave portions are formed as shown in FIG. Further, the base 11 of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 ′ according to the present invention is provided with one second chamfered surface 11b ′. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, as shown in FIG. As described above, a plurality of second chamfered surfaces 11b ′ may be formed.

  The base 11 of the electrophotographic photosensitive member 10 according to the present invention has the end surface 11d, but is not limited to such a configuration, and may not have the end surface 11d.

  In the manufacturing process of the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 of the present invention, the taper portion 42a of the press-rotating mechanism 42 is brought into pressure contact with each inlay portion 11a of the electrophotographic photoreceptor 10 in the electrophotographic characteristic measurement step and the shake measurement step. The rotation method is not limited to this, and only one of them may be pressed and the other may be supported by another known method.

X, X ′ Image forming apparatus 10, 10 ′, 10A Electrophotographic photosensitive member 11, 11 ′ Base 11a Inlay portion 11b Chamfered surface 11b ′ Second chamfered surface 11c Recessed portion 11d End surface 11e Inner peripheral surface 11f Outer peripheral surface 12 Film-forming layer 121 Photoconductive layer (photosensitive layer)
122 Surface layer 20 Drive mechanism 21 Drive transmission flange 21 Bearing flange (support)
31 Charging device 32 Exposure device 33 Developing device 331 Developing sleeve 34 Transfer device 341 Transfer charger 342 Separating charger 35 Fixing device 351, 352 Fixing roller 36 Cleaning device 361 Cleaning blade 37 Discharge device 41 Cutting tool 42 Pressure contact rotation mechanism 42a Taper portion P Recording paper

Claims (9)

A photosensitive member comprising a cylindrical substrate, a photosensitive layer formed on the outer peripheral surface of the substrate, and a support having an insertion portion inserted into an end portion in the axial direction of the substrate,
The base body has, in an inner peripheral region, a contact portion that contacts the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion of the support, and a first inclined portion formed between the end surface in the axial direction and the contact portion. And a second inclined portion formed between the first inclined portion and the contact portion,
At least a part of the inner surface of the second inclined portion is separated from the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion.   An end of the first inclined portion on the contact portion side is located closer to the outer peripheral surface than the contact portion when viewed in the axial direction, and intersects the second inclined portion and the contact portion. 2. The photosensitive member according to claim 1, wherein the angle is smaller than an intersection angle between the first inclined portion and the contact portion.   The photosensitive member according to claim 1, wherein the second inclined portion is connected to the contact portion.   The photosensitive member according to claim 3, wherein a connecting portion between the second inclined portion and the contact portion is an R surface.   5. The photosensitive member according to claim 3, wherein an intersection angle between the second inclined portion and the contact portion is greater than 0 degree and smaller than 90 degrees.   The photoconductor member according to claim 1, wherein the second inclined portion is connected to the first inclined portion.   The photosensitive member according to claim 12, wherein a connecting portion between the second inclined portion and the first inclined portion is an R surface.   8. The photosensitive member according to claim 6, wherein an intersection angle between the second inclined portion and the first inclined portion is greater than 0 degree and smaller than 90 degrees. An image forming apparatus comprising: the photosensitive member according to claim 1; and a driving mechanism that rotationally drives the photosensitive member through the support.

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