17980733. OPERATION UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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OPERATION UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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OPERATION UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17980733 titled 'OPERATION UNIT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an operation unit for an image forming apparatus. The unit includes a bearing portion that supports a shaft, a restricting portion that limits the rotation of a supporting portion, and an abutting portion that contacts the shaft.
- The operation unit supports a shaft and allows it to rotate.
- A restricting portion prevents excessive rotation of the supporting portion.
- An abutting portion contacts the shaft to provide stability.
Potential Applications
- This operation unit can be used in various types of image forming apparatus such as printers, copiers, and scanners.
- It can also be applied in other mechanical devices that require rotational support and stability.
Problems Solved
- The operation unit solves the problem of excessive rotation by providing a restricting portion.
- It ensures stability by using an abutting portion to contact the shaft.
Benefits
- The operation unit simplifies the rotation mechanism by using a bearing, restricting, and abutting portions.
- It provides stability and prevents excessive rotation, improving the overall performance of the image forming apparatus.
- The design of the operation unit allows for easy assembly and maintenance.
Original Abstract Submitted
An operation unit for image forming apparatus is disclosed. The operation unit includes: a bearing portion configured to rotatably support a shaft portion; a restricting portion provided at a position different from that of the bearing portion in an axial direction of the shaft portion, a restricting portion being configured such that when a supporting portion is rotated in a first direction from a first angle toward a second angle, the restricting portion restricts a rotation of the supporting portion in the first direction by abutting a mounting portion at a position where the operation unit forms the second angle; and an abutting portion provided on an opposite side of the restricting portion via the bearing portion in the axial direction, the abutting portion being configured to abut on the shaft portion.
