17973189. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Hirotaka Ishii of Shizuoka (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17973189 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a developing cartridge that includes a storage medium and is used in an apparatus body. The cartridge has a first contact portion in the photoconductor unit and a second contact portion in the apparatus body. The photoconductor unit can move from a first position to a second position and then to a third position below the second position. The first and second contact portions can engage and maintain the engagement while the photoconductor unit moves.

  • The developing cartridge includes a storage medium.
  • The photoconductor unit has a first contact portion that can be electrically connected to the storage medium.
  • The apparatus body has a second contact portion.
  • The photoconductor unit can move from a first position to a second position and then to a third position below the second position.
  • The movement of the photoconductor unit is guided by a guide member.
  • The first and second contact portions can engage while the photoconductor unit moves.
  • The engagement between the first and second contact portions is maintained during the movement of the photoconductor unit.

Potential Applications

  • This technology can be used in printers, copiers, or other imaging devices that use developing cartridges.
  • It can improve the efficiency and reliability of the electrical connection between the storage medium and the apparatus body.

Problems Solved

  • The technology solves the problem of ensuring a secure and reliable electrical connection between the storage medium and the apparatus body.
  • It also solves the problem of guiding the movement of the photoconductor unit during attachment and detachment.

Benefits

  • The technology provides a simplified and efficient way to attach and detach the photoconductor unit to the apparatus body.
  • It improves the overall performance and reliability of the developing cartridge.
  • The secure engagement between the contact portions ensures a stable electrical connection, reducing the risk of data loss or malfunction.


Original Abstract Submitted

A developing cartridge includes a storage medium. A first contact portion is provided in a photoconductor unit and configured to be electrically connected to the storage medium. A second contact portion is provided in an apparatus body. The photoconductor unit is configured to, in a case of attaching the photoconductor unit to the apparatus body, move from a first position to a second position while being guided by a guide member and then move from the second position to a third position below the second position. At least one of the first contact portion and the second contact portion is capable of being displaced such that engagement between the first contact portion and the second contact portion is performed while the photoconductor unit moves by being guided by the guide member, and the engagement is maintained while the photoconductor unit moves from the second position to the third position.

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