18486068. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
KEISUKE Ishizumi of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18486068 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The image forming apparatus described in the abstract includes a contact member that extends in a longitudinal direction orthogonal to the movement direction of the intermediate transfer member. The contact member is fixed to a support member on one end and in contact with the intermediate transfer member on the other end as a free end. The reinforcing member is located outside the image forming region and provided on the inner side of one end of the contact member.
- Contact member extends in a longitudinal direction orthogonal to the movement direction of the intermediate transfer member.
- Reinforcing member is located outside the image forming region and provided on the inner side of one end of the contact member.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various image forming devices such as printers, copiers, and multifunction devices.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in maintaining the structural integrity of the image forming apparatus, especially when dealing with large transfer mediums, by providing reinforcement outside the image forming region.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved durability and stability of the image forming apparatus, ensuring consistent and high-quality image formation.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be utilized in commercial printing services, office equipment manufacturing, and any industry that requires high-quality image reproduction.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of reinforcing members in image forming apparatus to provide structural support and stability. However, the specific configuration described in this patent application may be novel.
=== What is the material of the contact member and reinforcing member? The material of the contact member and reinforcing member is not specified in the abstract.
=== How does the positioning of the reinforcing member outside the image forming region affect the overall performance of the image forming apparatus? The positioning of the reinforcing member outside the image forming region helps in preventing interference with the image formation process and ensures the structural integrity of the apparatus is maintained.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member, an intermediate transfer member, a reinforcing member, and a collection unit having a contact member and a support member. The contact member extends in a longitudinal direction that is orthogonal to an intermediate transfer member movement direction. One end of the contact member is fixed to the support member and the other end is in contact with the intermediate transfer member as a free end. When a maximum region in the longitudinal direction where an image is formable on a transfer medium having a maximum size that is supported by the image forming apparatus is defined as an image forming region, at least part of the reinforcing member is located outside the image forming region and, on one end side of the contact member, the reinforcing member is provided on an inner side than the end of the contact member.
