18494197. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18494197 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus with a swinging mechanism that allows for movement of the cleaning unit and opposing roller without changing their relative positional relationship.
- The swinging mechanism includes a swingable member positioned differently from the rotation center of the opposing roller.
- The swingable member can swing about a swing axis while holding the opposing roller and cleaning unit.
- The relative positional relationship between the opposing roller and cleaning unit remains unchanged during swinging.
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- Potential Applications
- Printing industry
- Photocopying machines
- Scanning devices
- Problems Solved
- Efficient cleaning of the opposing roller
- Maintenance of relative positional relationship during movement
- Benefits
- Improved image quality
- Extended lifespan of components
- Reduced maintenance requirements
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming portion, a belt unit including a cleaning unit and an opposing roller, and a swinging mechanism. The swinging mechanism includes a swingable member which is provided in a position different from a rotation center of the opposing roller while holding the opposing roller and the cleaning unit without changing a relative positional relationship between the opposing roller and the cleaning unit and which is swingable about a swing axis.
