18212475. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

HIROMICHI Koseki of Saitama (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18212475 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that includes various detachable components for cleaning and collecting toner. It also includes a control portion and an operating portion for inputting instructions.

  • The image forming apparatus has an image bearing member that holds the toner.
  • A detachable cleaning device is provided to remove any remaining toner from the image bearing member.
  • A detachable main assembly feeding portion is used to feed the toner discharged from the cleaning device.
  • A detachable collecting container is provided to collect the toner discharged from the main assembly feeding portion.
  • The control portion is responsible for controlling the operations of the apparatus.
  • The operating portion allows users to input specific instructions.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This image forming apparatus can be used in various printing and copying machines.
  • It can be utilized in offices, schools, and other environments where document printing is required.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • The detachable cleaning device ensures that the image bearing member remains clean, resulting in high-quality prints.
  • The detachable main assembly feeding portion and collecting container make it easy to handle and dispose of the discharged toner.

Benefits of this technology:

  • The detachable components allow for easy maintenance and cleaning of the image forming apparatus.
  • The control portion ensures efficient and accurate operations.
  • The operating portion provides a user-friendly interface for inputting instructions.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member, a cleaning device detachably provided on a main assembly to clean toner remaining on the image bearing member, a main assembly feeding portion detachably provided on the main assembly to feed the toner discharged from the cleaning device, a collecting container detachably provided on the main assembly to collect the toner discharged from the main assembly feeding portion, a control portion, and an operating portion capable of inputting a predetermined instruction to the operating portion. Without an image forming operation based on the predetermined instruction, the control portion performs a discharging operation in which the main assembly feeding portion is caused to be driven to discharge the toner inside of the main assembly feeding portion.

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