18210198. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Osamu Sasaoka of Kanagawa (JP)

Toshiyuki Watanabe of Kanagawa (JP)

Akinori Yokota of Tokyo (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18210198 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that includes various components such as an image forming unit, a heating unit, a pressurizing rotary member, a sheet discharge unit, a stacking unit, a fan, and a duct.

  • The image forming apparatus has an image forming unit, a heating unit, and a heating rotary member.
  • A pressurizing rotary member is used to form a fixing nip with the heating unit.
  • A sheet discharge unit is included to discharge the sheet to the outside of the apparatus.
  • A stacking unit is used to stack the discharged sheet.
  • A fan blows air, and a duct is used to discharge the air towards the stacking unit.
  • The rotary member is positioned in such a way that it enters the duct.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This image forming apparatus can be used in various printing and copying machines.
  • It can be applied in office settings, commercial printing businesses, and other industries that require high-quality image reproduction.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • The apparatus ensures proper fixing of the image onto the sheet by using the heating unit and pressurizing rotary member.
  • The sheet discharge unit and stacking unit allow for efficient handling and organization of the printed sheets.
  • The fan and duct system help in maintaining a suitable temperature and air circulation within the apparatus.

Benefits of this technology:

  • The image forming apparatus provides reliable and consistent image quality.
  • It offers efficient sheet handling and organization, reducing the need for manual intervention.
  • The fan and duct system help in preventing overheating and maintaining optimal operating conditions.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, a heating unit including a heating element, and a heating rotary member, a pressurizing rotary member configured to form, together with the heating unit, a fixing nip, a sheet discharge unit including a rotary member disposed downstream of the fixing nip in a sheet conveyance direction and configured to abut on the sheet, the sheet discharge unit discharging the sheet to an outside of the image forming apparatus, a stacking unit configured to stack the sheet discharged by the sheet discharge unit, a fan configured to blow air, and a duct configured to discharge the air sent by the fan toward the stacking unit. The rotary member is disposed such that at least a part of the rotary member enters an inside of the duct.

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