Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240126188). DEVELOPING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 DEVELOPING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DEVELOPING DEVICE AND 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
DEVELOPING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sohta Sugimoto of Kanagawa (JP)
Shinichi Nishida of Kanagawa (JP)
Hiroyuki Munetsugu of Kanagawa (JP)
Masahiro Suetsugu of Kanagawa (JP)
DEVELOPING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240126188 titled 'DEVELOPING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a developing device for an image forming apparatus that includes an accommodating portion for toner, a developing roller, and a stirring member. The device can detachably mount a replenishing container for toner replenishment. The accommodating portion has a receiving opening through which replenished toner is received, with the opening area wider when viewed in the rotational direction than when viewed perpendicular to the rotational axis direction.
- The developing device includes:
- An accommodating portion for toner
- A developing roller
- A stirring member
- Ability to mount a replenishing container for toner replenishment
- Receiving opening for toner replenishment, with a wider opening area in the rotational direction
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various image forming apparatus such as printers, copiers, and multifunction devices.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient toner replenishment process 2. Improved toner distribution on the developing roller
Benefits
1. Enhanced image quality 2. Reduced maintenance requirements 3. Cost-effective toner replenishment
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing toner usage in commercial printing machines
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include developing devices with different toner replenishment mechanisms or configurations.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device handle toner clogging issues, if any?
The patent application does not provide details on how potential toner clogging issues are addressed in the developing device.
What is the expected lifespan of the developing roller in this device?
The patent application does not mention the expected lifespan of the developing roller and whether it differs from traditional developing devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
a developing device includes an accommodating portion for accommodating toner, a developing roller and a stirring member. the developing device is for use with an image forming apparatus and detachably mounts a replenishing container for replenishing the toner. the accommodating portion includes a receiving opening through which the toner replenished from the accommodating portion is received in the accommodating portion, the receiving opening being provide on a first end side of the accommodating portion with respect to a rotational axis direction of the developing roller. an opening area of the receiving opening when the developing device is viewed in the rotational direction is wider than the opening area of the receiving opening when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the rotational axis direction.
