Static eliminator with self-discharged whiskers

Abstract

There is provided a static eliminator which comprises an ion generating portion in the form of tape. There is also provided a self-discharged static eliminator comprising an conductor provided with discharge whiskers in which the conductor is applied with a predetermined voltage. There is also provided a DC type of self-discharged fiber-like static eliminator which comprises plus fiber electrodes applied with plus voltage, minus fiber electrodes applied with minus voltage; a support disposed between the plus and minus electrodes for supporting the plus and minus electrodes and provided with insulation reserving member for preventing the spark discharge or short due to the access of the plus and minus electrodes.

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       36 . A self-discharged static eliminator comprising discharge whiskers connected to a conductor in which a predetermined voltage is applied to the conductor.  
   
   
       37 . A self-discharged static eliminator according to  claim 36  in which the predetermined voltage has a peak value below ±5,000 volts.  
   
   
       38 . A self-discharged static eliminator according to  claim 36  in which the predetermined voltage is AC or DC.  
   
   
       39 . A self-discharged static eliminator according to  claim 38  in which, in the case of DC voltage, plus and minus DC voltage is applied to the whiskers.  
   
   
       40 . A self-discharged static eliminator according to  claim 36  in which the each of the discharge whiskers is covered by insulating material.  
   
   
       41 . A self-discharged static eliminator comprising discharge whiskers in parallel, a power supply for applying power to the discharge whiskers, and an insulator covering the discharge whiskers.