18228032. ATTACHMENT AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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ATTACHMENT AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

YUKINO Uoo of Shizuoka (JP)

YASUHIRO Fukase of Kanagawa (JP)

SHINICHI Nishida of Kanagawa (JP)

HIROYUKI Munetsugu of Kanagawa (JP)

GOSHI Ozaki of Kanagawa (JP)

ATTACHMENT AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18228032 titled 'ATTACHMENT AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an attachment used with an image forming apparatus. The apparatus includes a main assembly with a photosensitive drum and a main assembly portion-to-be-engaged, as well as a developing unit with a developing container, a developing roller, and a mounting portion. The attachment has a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion. It can be mounted to the mounting portion without a toner container. The attachment does not have a toner accommodating portion.

  • The attachment is designed to be used with an image forming apparatus.
  • The image forming apparatus includes a main assembly with a photosensitive drum and a main assembly portion-to-be-engaged.
  • The apparatus also includes a developing unit with a developing container, a developing roller, and a mounting portion.
  • The attachment has a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion.
  • The attachment can be mounted to the mounting portion without a toner container.
  • The attachment does not have a toner accommodating portion.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This technology can be used in various image forming apparatus, such as printers, copiers, and multifunction devices.
  • It can improve the efficiency and performance of the image forming process.
  • The attachment allows for easy installation and removal without the need for a toner container.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • The attachment simplifies the process of attaching and detaching the developing unit from the image forming apparatus.
  • It eliminates the need for a toner container in the attachment, reducing complexity and cost.
  • The attachment improves the overall reliability and durability of the image forming apparatus.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Easy installation and removal of the attachment.
  • Improved efficiency and performance of the image forming process.
  • Reduced complexity and cost by eliminating the need for a toner container.
  • Increased reliability and durability of the image forming apparatus.


Original Abstract Submitted

An attachment is used with an image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus includes a main assembly including a photosensitive drum and a main assembly portion-to-be-engaged, and includes a developing unit including a developing container, a developing roller, and a mounting portion. The attachment includes a first engaging portion, and a second engaging portion. The attachment is mountable to the mounting portion in a state in which a toner container is not mounted to the mounting portion. The attachment does not include a toner accommodating portion for accommodating the toner.

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