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/Developing Roller, Process Cartridge, Electrophotographic Image Forming Apparatus, And Electrophotographic Image Forming System
Abstract

A developing roller for an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, which conveys a developer, wherein the developing roller includes a developing sleeve and a member that generates a magnetic flux inside the developing sleeve, and the developing sleeve contains an aluminum alloy containing more than 0.6% by mass of silicon. Recesses and projections are formed on a surface of the developing sleeve.

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What is claimed is:

A developing roller for an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, which conveys a developer, wherein the developing roller includes a developing sleeve and a member that generates a magnetic flux inside the developing sleeve, and the developing sleeve contains an aluminum alloy containing more than 0.6% by mass of silicon. Recesses and projections are formed on a surface of the developing sleeve.
Timeline
Filed
03/06/2026
Published
07/09/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(3)
G03G 15/09:using magnetic brush
G03G 15/08:using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
G03G 21/18:using a processing cartridge