18465788. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

CHIKARA Imaizumi of Shizuoka (JP)

SATOSHI Murasaki of Shizuoka (JP)

KIYOSHI Furuta of Shizuoka (JP)

SHINYA Noda of Shizuoka (JP)

KUNIHIRO Niwa of Shizuoka (JP)

YOJI Misao of Shizuoka (JP)

TOMOOKU Koyama of Shizuoka (JP)

TOMOKI Katafuchi of Shizuoka (JP)

TOMONARI Inoue of Kanagawa (JP)

KOICHI Sekimizu of Shizuoka (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18465788 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The image forming apparatus described in the patent application includes a drawer unit with a first cartridge and a first photosensitive drum, as well as a transfer device with a belt. The drawer unit can be moved between inner and outer positions within the apparatus main body, while the transfer device can also be moved between inner and outer positions. The belt contacts the first photosensitive drum when the transfer device is in the inner position, and moves to the outer position when the drawer unit is in the outer position.

• Drawer unit with first cartridge and first photosensitive drum
• Transfer device with belt
• Movement between inner and outer positions
• Contact between belt and photosensitive drum
• Synchronized movement of drawer unit and transfer device

Potential Applications

- Printing technology - Photocopying machines - Scanning devices

Problems Solved

- Efficient image transfer process - Space-saving design - Easy maintenance and replacement of components

Benefits

- Improved image quality - Reduced downtime for maintenance - Simplified operation and component replacement

Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus main body, a drawer unit, and a transfer device including a belt. The drawer unit includes a first cartridge, a support member to which the first cartridge is detachably attached, and a first photosensitive drum disposed on the support member or the first cartridge. The drawer unit is moved to a first inner position inside the apparatus main body and to a first outer position outside the apparatus main body. The transfer device is moved to a second inner position inside the apparatus main body and to a second outer position outside the apparatus main body. The belt contacts the first photosensitive drum with the transfer device at the second inner position. The transfer device is moved from the second inner to the second outer position when the drawer unit is moved from the first inner to the first outer position.