Abstract: In a copying apparatus, an optical system for projecting an image of an original, carried on a carriage, on a photosensitive medium. The image is developed and then transferred to a transfer medium. A feed control system is provided for permitting, in accordance with a signal from a first signal source, a driving force to be transmitted through a first clutch for a predetermined time to feed the transfer medium. A register control system is provided for starting the feed of the transfer medium in synchronism with the image on the photosensitive medium, in accordance with a signal from a second signal source. The register control system is stopped after a subsequent first signal.

Abstract: This invention provides an electrophotographic device by which the surface potential of the photosensitive member is made substantially uniform at the time of termination of the photocopying process by rotating the photosensitive member through one revolution after the completion of the copying process while subjecting the photosensitive member to A.C. corona discharge or light exposure. Further, the reflecting mirror and the in-mirror lens are integrally rotated so as to adjust the light path length to obtain the most effective exposure. Moreover, the ratio of width of the central portion and both end portions of the slit for exposure can be varied to obtain the uniform and effective exposure.

Abstract: A transfer material separating device. An endless separation belt is interposed between a transfer material and a surface to which the transfer material is brought into contact. A rotatable member is provided for guiding the transfer material between the separator belt and the rotatable member to separate the transfer material. A deflecting member provides a separation path along which the transfer material is deflected by the rotatable member to separate the transfer material and, in addition, provides a return path which is out of contact with the surface to which the transfer material is brought into contact. The deflecting member serves to reduce the twist of the separation path as well as the return path.

Abstract: A copying apparatus for selectively copying sheet originals and thicker originals such as books and the like comprises various process means as used in an electrophotographic copying apparatus of the type which employs the liquid development and drum type image transfer system. The copying apparatus of the invention includes improvements in such means as original carriage, original transport means, guide for original carriage, original keep cover, means for controlling the operation of the copying apparatus, means for detecting the amount of toner in developing liquid, copy paper feed means, means for controlling the paper feed means, means for separating copy paper from a photosensitive drum, means for conveying copy paper from the feed means to a discharge port, means for repeating copying operation, means for drying and fixing the image on the copy paper, means for supporting the photosensitive medium, etc.

Abstract: In an electrophotographic copying apparatus of the type in which a toner image is transferred from the surface of a photosensitive medium to a transfer medium, a transfer medium separating device comprises a rotatable separating roller disposed downstream of an image transfer station where a toner image is transferred from the surface of the photosensitive medium to the transfer medium, a transfer medium end guide belt disposed in contact with the peripheral surface of the rotatable separating roller for separating one end of the transfer medium from the surface of the photosensitive medium at the image transfer station and for guiding the transfer medium away from the photosensitive medium after the image transfer, and a rotatable pressure roller disposed in pressure contact with the rotatable separating roller for transporting the transfer medium while urging the same against the rotatable separating roller and for separating the transfer medium from the surface of the photosensitive medium.

Abstract: An optical system for an electrophotographic machine utilizing a photosensitive member, wherein a reflecting mirror and an in-mirror lens are integrally pivotable for adjusting a light path between an original to be copied and the photosensitive member, for the purpose of establishing the most effective exposure of the photosensitive member with an image of the original.

Abstract: A copying apparatus capable of both-side printing comprises automatic feed means, copy medium transport means, change-over guide means shiftable between a first position for one-side printing and a second position for both-side printing, and copy medium stop means for stopping and holding the copy medium at a predetermined position when it has been directed to the automatic feed means by the change-over guide means in its second position.

Abstract: In a copying machine, especially of the liquid development type, a developing liquid recovery device includes heating means for heating wet-developed copy mediums to dry and fix them, wherein developing liquid vapor is produced from the copy mediums. Condenser means is provided for cooling the developing liquid vapor by means of a heat exchanger to thereby form the vapor into mist. Mist collector means for electrically charging the mist-like developing liquid vapor collects the vapor in an electric field. Circulating means is provided for circulating an air flow through the heating means, the condenser means and the mist collector means in succession.

Abstract: A copying apparatus capable of providing an image on both sides of a transfer material. The apparatus includes a pair of cassettes commonly usable as a feeding tray and a discharging tray, and a mechanism for detaching said cassettes. A transfer material fed from a cassette loaded in a feeding station has an image transferred thereto and fixed while passing through a required processing route, and said material is reversed onto an intermediary plate in a cassette loaded in the discharging tray station which is identical with the first mentioned cassette. The cassette which receives one side copied transfer materials when loaded in the discharging tray station is unloaded therefrom and loaded into the feeding station, and the reversed transfer material receives a second image in a manner similar to that described above.

Abstract: In a copying machine, a jam detecting device comprises jam detecting means operable in synchronism with movement of the photosensitive drum of the copying machine, and copy sheet discharge detecting means provided at an outlet for copy sheet. The two detecting means are positioned relative to each other so that T1 .ltoreq. T2, where T1 is the time interval required for a copy sheet fed from its supply station to reach an outlet and T2 is the time interval measured from the time the copy sheet leaves the supply station till the jam detecting means is operated for a second time. When T1 is greater than T2, jamming of the copy sheet is detected.