18473068. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does this technology compare to existing fan unit support systems in terms of cost-effectiveness?
- 1.11 What materials are used in the construction of the support member and elastic member, and how do they impact the overall performance of the image forming apparatus?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18473068 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The image forming apparatus described in the patent application includes a casing, a fan unit, a support member, and an elastic member. The support member is positioned between the casing and the fan unit, while the elastic member is arranged between the support member and the casing. The fan unit is supported on the casing via the support member, creating a gap between the support projection and the support hole portion.
- Casing, fan unit, support member, and elastic member are key components of the image forming apparatus.
- Support projection and support hole portion allow for the fan unit to be supported on the casing via the support member.
- The elastic member provides flexibility and support within the apparatus.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various industries such as printing, manufacturing, and electronics for cooling systems in devices.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of securely supporting a fan unit within an image forming apparatus while allowing for flexibility and vibration reduction.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved stability, reduced vibrations, and enhanced performance of the image forming apparatus.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in printers, copiers, scanners, and other imaging devices for improved cooling and performance.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art related to supporting fan units within electronic devices may exist, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing fan unit support systems in terms of cost-effectiveness?
The patent application does not provide information on the cost-effectiveness of this technology compared to existing systems.
What materials are used in the construction of the support member and elastic member, and how do they impact the overall performance of the image forming apparatus?
The patent application does not detail the specific materials used in the construction of the support member and elastic member, nor does it discuss their impact on performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes a casing, a fan unit, a support member interposed between the casing and the fan unit, and an elastic member arranged between the support member and the casing. The first duct includes a fixing portion fixed to the casing, the fixing portion being provided on a first side of the fan unit in a first direction. One of the second duct and the support member includes a support projection provided on a second side, opposite to the first side, of the fan unit, and the other one of the second duct and the support member includes a support hole portion defining a support hole. On the second side, the fan unit is supported on the casing via the support member when the support projection is inserted to the support hole and a gap is provided between the support projection and the support hole portion.
