Abstract: A case 31 has a total of first to sixth flat parts 32A to 32F arranged in a circumferential direction of the case 31 and a total of first to sixth arced parts 32a to 32f connecting adjacent flat parts with each other. When viewed in an axial direction of a shaft 44, inner circumferential surfaces CF of the first to sixth arced parts 32a to 32f are each formed in an arced shape having a radius R1 and a center AC of the case 31 as the center. In addition, since the stator 35 is only supported by the inner circumferential surfaces CF (six in total), the press-fit load of the stator 35 with respect to the case 31 can be reduced, and it is possible to increase the assembling accuracy.

Abstract: A fixing member includes a substrate having an endless shape; and an elastic layer on an outer peripheral surface of the substrate, the elastic layer containing a silicone rubber and fillers dispersed in the silicone rubber, a content of the fillers with respect to the elastic layer being 35 vol % or more and 50 vol % or less. The fillers includes at least a first filler and a second filler. The first filler is at least one selected from the group consisting of: magnesium oxide; and zinc oxide. The second filler is at least one selected from the group consisting of metal silicon and silicon carbide. A proportion of a sum of the first filler and the second filler to a total amount of the fillers in the elastic layer is 90 vol % or more. Further, the average of 6 sets of representative coefficient A is 1.4 or more.

Abstract: Toner classification apparatus comprising classification rotor comprising a plurality of vanes extending from rotation center side of classification rotor to outer circumference side of classification rotor; the plurality of vanes are disposed with prescribed gaps established between vanes; gaps form opening facing rotation center region of classification rotor; each of vanes is disposed such that portion of vane away from of center of rotation of classification rotor is located on more upstream side in a direction of rotation of classification rotor than portion of vane closer to center of rotation of classification rotor; each of vanes has elbow; and in a horizontal cross section provided by sectioning classification rotor in a rotational axis perpendicular direction of classification rotor, shape of vane satisfies prescribed formulae, as well as toner production method comprising classification step of carrying out classification process on particles to be classified by using toner classification apparatus

Abstract: An electrophotographic member having an endless shape comprises: a substrate; and an elastic layer on an outer peripheral surface thereof. The elastic layer contains a silicone rubber and metal silicon fillers dispersed in the silicone rubber. An average of area ratios of the metal silicon fillers in respective first binarized images is 42% or less, and an average of area ratios of the metal silicon fillers in respective second binarized images is 42% or less. The elastic layer has ? of 1.30 W/(m·K) or more, where ? is a thermal conductivity of the elastic layer in a thickness direction thereof, and the elastic layer has pV of 9.0 LOG?·cm or more, where pV is a common logarithm value of a volume resistivity thereof.

Abstract: A housing 20 includes a plurality of engaging portions 27 arranged at positions point-symmetrical in a back view on a peripheral edge part of a rear surface and protrusions 22 arranged to project rearward from the rear surface. A cover 70 includes engaged portions 81 to 85 to be engaged with and held by the engaging portions 27, a space portion 77 in which the protrusions 22 are located with the cover 70 properly assembled with the housing 20, and an interfering portion for interfering with the protrusions 22 when the cover 70 is in a posture opposite to the proper one with respect to the housing 20.

Abstract: A fixing member includes a substrate having an endless shape; and an elastic layer on an outer peripheral surface of the substrate, the elastic layer containing a silicone rubber and fillers dispersed in the silicone rubber, a content of the fillers with respect to the elastic layer being 35 vol % or more and 50 vol % or less. The fillers includes at least a first filler and a second filler. The first filler is at least one selected from the group consisting of: magnesium oxide; and zinc oxide. The second filler is at least one selected from the group consisting of metal silicon and silicon carbide. A proportion of a sum of the first filler and the second filler to a total amount of the fillers in the elastic layer is 90 vol % or more. Further, the average of 6 sets of representative coefficient A is 1.4 or more.

Abstract: A fixing member including: a substrate; and an elastic layer arranged on the substrate, wherein the elastic layer contains a silicone rubber and metal silicon powder dispersed in the silicone rubber, wherein the elastic layer has an elastic modulus of 0.10 MPa or more and 0.40 MPa or less, and wherein the metal silicon powder has an aspect ratio of 1.4 or more and 2.5 or less, and a repose angle of 35° or more and 52° or less.

Abstract: A fixing member for electrophotography having an endless shape has a base layer having an endless shape, and an elastic layer on the outer circumferential surface of the base layer. The elastic layer includes a silicone rubber and a filler dispersed in the silicone rubber. The total amount of the filler compounded in the elastic layer is 30 vol % or less based on the total volume of the elastic layer. The elastic layer satisfies the relation of ?td>?md>?nd. ?td is a thermal conductivity of the elastic layer in the circumferential direction, ?nd is a thermal conductivity of the elastic layer in the thickness direction, and ?md, is a thermal conductivity of the elastic layer in the longitudinal direction. ?td is 2.0 W/(m·K) or more, and ?nd is 1.3 W/(m·K) or more.

Abstract: A fixing member for electrophotography having an endless shape has a base layer having an endless shape, and an elastic layer on the outer circumferential surface of the base layer. The elastic layer includes a silicone rubber and a filler dispersed in the silicone rubber. The total amount of the filler compounded in the elastic layer is 30 vol % or less based on the total volume of the elastic layer. The elastic layer satisfies the relation of ?td>?md>?nd. ?td is a thermal conductivity of the elastic layer in the circumferential direction, ?nd is a thermal conductivity of the elastic layer in the thickness direction, and ?md, is a thermal conductivity of the elastic layer in the longitudinal direction. ?td is 2.0 W/(m·K) or more, and ?nd is 1.3 W/(m·K) or more.

Abstract: A housing 20 includes a plurality of engaging portions 27 arranged at positions point-symmetrical in a back view on a peripheral edge part of a rear surface and protrusions 22 arranged to project rearward from the rear surface. A cover 70 includes engaged portions 81 to 85 to be engaged with and held by the engaging portions 27, a space portion 77 in which the protrusions 22 are located with the cover 70 properly assembled with the housing 20, and an interfering portion for interfering with the protrusions 22 when the cover 70 is in a posture opposite to the proper one with respect to the housing 20.

Abstract: Toner classification apparatus comprising classification rotor comprising a plurality of vanes extending from rotation center side of classification rotor to outer circumference side of classification rotor; the plurality of vanes are disposed with prescribed gaps established between vanes; gaps form opening facing rotation center region of classification rotor; each of vanes is disposed such that portion of vane away from of center of rotation of classification rotor is located on more upstream side in a direction of rotation of classification rotor than portion of vane closer to center of rotation of classification rotor; each of vanes has elbow; and in a horizontal cross section provided by sectioning classification rotor in a rotational axis perpendicular direction of classification rotor, shape of vane satisfies prescribed formulae, as well as toner production method comprising classification step of carrying out classification process on particles to be classified by using toner classification apparatus

Abstract: A connector (female connector 1) is provided with an inner housing 20 from which wires W are pulled out to outside and which is connected to a mating housing 90, and a vibration transmitting member 30, 40 including a mating contact portion (inner peripheral surface 31A) capable of coming into contact with the mating housing 90. The vibration transmitting member 30, 40 includes a wire fixing portion 43 to which the wires W are fixed, and is capable of transmitting vibration from the wire fixing portion 43 to the mating housing 90 from the mating contact portion 31A. The inner housing 20 is allowed to relatively move with respect to the vibration transmitting member 30, 40.

Abstract: A connector (1) is provided with an inner housing (20) to be fit to an inner periphery of a mating housing (M) and an outer housing (30) fittable to an outer periphery of the mating housing (M). The outer housing (30) is held on the inner housing (20) by first locks (50) before connection to the mating housing (M), is held connected to the mating housing (M) by a second lock (60) at the time of connection to the mating housing M, and is separated from the inner housing (20) and held connected to the mating housing (M) by releasing the first locks (50) at the time of separation from the mating housing (M).

Abstract: A lever-type connector (1) is provided with a connector housing (10) including a wire holding portion (11). Wires W have end parts held in the wire holding portion (11) and extend from the connector housing (10). A lever (20) is assembled with the connector housing (10) and is rotatable from a connection start position to a connection end position. A cover (50) covers the wires W extending from the connector housing (10) by being assembled with the connector housing (10). The cover 50 includes positioning portions (55A), and the lever (20) includes positioning receiving portions for positioning the cover (50) at a proper mounting position by contacting the positioning portions (55A) when the lever (20) is at the connection end position.

Abstract: A connector (female connector 1) is provided with an inner housing 20 from which wires W are pulled out to outside and which is connected to a mating housing 90, and a vibration transmitting member 30, 40 including a mating contact portion (inner peripheral surface 31A) capable of coming into contact with the mating housing 90. The vibration transmitting member 30, 40 includes a wire fixing portion 43 to which the wires W are fixed, and is capable of transmitting vibration from the wire fixing portion 43 to the mating housing 90 from the mating contact portion 31A. The inner housing 20 is allowed to relatively move with respect to the vibration transmitting member 30, 40.

Abstract: A lever-type connector (1) is provided with a connector housing (10) including a wire holding portion (11). Wires W have end parts held in the wire holding portion (11) and extend from the connector housing (10). A lever (20) is assembled with the connector housing (10) and is rotatable from a connection start position to a connection end position. A cover (50) covers the wires W extending from the connector housing (10) by being assembled with the connector housing (10). The cover 50 includes positioning portions (55A), and the lever (20) includes positioning receiving portions for positioning the cover (50) at a proper mounting position by contacting the positioning portions (55A) when the lever (20) is at the connection end position.

Abstract: A connector (1) is provided with an inner housing (20) to be fit to an inner periphery of a mating housing (M) and an outer housing (30) fittable to an outer periphery of the mating housing (M). The outer housing (30) is held on the inner housing (20) by first locks (50) before connection to the mating housing (M), is held connected to the mating housing (M) by a second lock (60) at the time of connection to the mating housing M, and is separated from the inner housing (20) and held connected to the mating housing (M) by releasing the first locks (50) at the time of separation from the mating housing (M).

Abstract: A lever-type connector 10 disclosed by this specification includes a housing (20), a lever (40), a cover (50) and a lever lock portion (23) provided to extend backward from a rear end (22) of the housing (20) and hold the lever (40) at a rear position by locking an operating portion (42). The cover (50) is composed of an upper cover (52) and a lower cover (51) to be assembled below the upper cover (52). The upper cover (52) includes an upper locking portion (56) configured to cover an upper lock receiving portion (24) provided on the rear end (22) of the housing (20) from above and lock the upper lock receiving portion (24) from front and the lever lock portion (23) is arranged along an upper surface of the upper cover (52).

Abstract: A lever-type connector 10 disclosed by this specification includes a housing (20), a lever (40), a cover (50) and a lever lock portion (23) provided to extend backward from a rear end (22) of the housing (20) and hold the lever (40) at a rear position by locking an operating portion (42). The cover (50) is composed of an upper cover (52) and a lower cover (51) to be assembled below the upper cover (52). The upper cover (52) includes an upper locking portion (56) configured to cover an upper lock receiving portion (24) provided on the rear end (22) of the housing (20) from above and lock the upper lock receiving portion (24) from front and the lever lock portion (23) is arranged along an upper surface of the upper cover (52).