Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240109329). PRINTING MATERIAL APPLYING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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PRINTING MATERIAL APPLYING APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Masakazu Tsukuda of Kanagawa (JP)

PRINTING MATERIAL APPLYING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240109329 titled 'PRINTING MATERIAL APPLYING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a printing material applying apparatus with a container, cap portion, first cover portion, second engaging portion, and biasing unit.

  • The container stores printing material for the applying unit.
  • The cap portion closes the inlet of the container and is detachably attached.
  • The first cover portion moves between closing and opening positions.
  • The second engaging portion regulates the movement of the first cover portion.
  • The biasing unit biases the first cover portion in an opening direction.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in industrial printing processes, 3D printing, and packaging industries.

Problems Solved

This apparatus solves the problem of keeping printing material securely stored and easily accessible for applying without contamination.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in printing processes, reduced waste of printing material, and enhanced safety measures.

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in printing equipment manufacturing, packaging machinery production, and industrial automation solutions.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be similar printing material storage and applying systems used in the printing industry.

Unanswered Questions

1. How does this apparatus compare to existing printing material applying devices in terms of cost-effectiveness? 2. What are the specific industries or sectors that would benefit the most from implementing this technology?


Original Abstract Submitted

a printing material applying apparatus includes a container configured to store a printing material to be supplied to an applying unit, a cap portion configured to be detachably attached to an inlet portion of the container and capable of closing the inlet portion, a first cover portion including a first engaging portion and configured to be capable of moving between a closing position where the cap portion is covered and an opening position where the cap portion is exposed, a second engaging portion configured to engage with the first engaging portion so as to regulate movement of the first cover portion from the closing position to the opening position, and a biasing unit which is separated from the cap portion and is configured to bias the first cover portion in an opening direction.