18207736. CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

YUKO Harada of Kanagawa (JP)

SHUNSUKE Uratani of Shizuoka (JP)

MAKOTO Hayashida of Shizuoka (JP)

TETSUO Uesugi of Shizuoka (JP)

CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18207736 titled 'CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a cartridge that consists of two units: an image bearing unit and a developer bearing unit. The second unit is capable of swinging in relation to the first unit. The second unit has a pressed portion that is designed to be pressed by a pressing member in the apparatus body.

  • The swing axis and the pressed portion are positioned on opposite sides of a virtual straight line when viewed in an axial direction.
  • The pressed portion, swing axis, and first axis are arranged in that order in an interaxial direction.
  • The distance from the pressed portion to the swing axis in the interaxial direction is greater than the distance from the swing axis to the first axis in the interaxial direction.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Printers and copiers that use cartridges for image printing and development processes.
  • Any device that requires a swingable unit for efficient operation.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Allows for improved functionality and efficiency in devices that use cartridges.
  • Provides a more compact and streamlined design for cartridges.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced performance and functionality in printing and copying devices.
  • Improved space utilization and design efficiency in cartridge-based systems.


Original Abstract Submitted

A cartridge includes a first unit including an image bearing member and a second unit including a developer bearing member. The second unit is swingable with respect to the first unit. The second unit includes a pressed portion to be pressed by a pressing member of the apparatus body. When viewed in an axial direction, (i) the swing axis and the pressed portion are arranged on opposite sides to each other with respect to a virtual straight line, (ii) the pressed portion, the swing axis, and the first axis are arranged in the named order in an interaxial direction, and (iii) a distance from the pressed portion to the swing axis in the interaxial direction is longer than a distance from the swing axis to the first axis in the interaxial direction.

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