18077563. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shinichi Nishida of Kanagawa (JP)
Tetsushi Uneme of Kanagawa (JP)
Masahiro Suetsugu of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18077563 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes a container and a detecting portion. The detecting portion consists of a light emitting element, a light receiving element, and a light guiding portion. The light guiding portion has four projected portions, with the second projected portion positioned above the first projected portion and the third projected portion positioned above the fourth projected portion when viewed from certain angles.
- The image forming apparatus includes a container and a detecting portion.
- The detecting portion consists of a light emitting element, a light receiving element, and a light guiding portion.
- The light guiding portion has four projected portions.
- The upper surface of the second projected portion is positioned above the first projected portion when viewed from a specific angle.
- The upper surface of the third projected portion is positioned above the fourth projected portion when viewed from a specific angle.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Image forming devices such as printers, scanners, or copiers.
- Optical sensors or detectors used in various industries.
- Automation systems that require precise detection of objects.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Accurate detection of objects or surfaces in relation to each other.
- Improved efficiency and reliability of image forming processes.
- Enhanced performance of optical sensors in detecting specific angles or positions.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved image quality and accuracy in image forming devices.
- Increased productivity and reduced errors in automation systems.
- Enhanced functionality and versatility of optical sensors in various applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes a container and a detecting portion. The detecting portion includes a light emitting element, a light receiving element, and a light guiding portion. The light guiding portion includes first to fourth projected portions. An upper surface of the second projected portion is positioned above a first virtual rectilinear line along an upper surface of the first projected portion in a case where an upper surface of the second projected portion is viewed in a direction crossing both a first direction and a direction of gravitation. An upper surface of the third projected portion is positioned above a second virtual rectilinear line along an upper surface of the fourth projected portion as viewed in a direction crossing a second direction and the direction of gravitation.
