Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240111231). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SATOSHI Nishida of Kanagawa (JP)
KOHEI Okayasu of Shizuoka (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240111231 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The image forming apparatus described in the patent application includes a first and second rotation bodies, a heater in the first rotation body, and a frame body supporting the rotation bodies. The second rotation body has a smaller length in the rotational axis direction compared to the first rotation body, and the total area of openings in the frame body is larger in the second region than in the first region.
- First rotation body with a heater
- Second rotation body with a smaller length in the rotational axis direction
- Frame body supporting the rotation bodies with different total areas of openings in different regions
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various printing and imaging devices where precise control of rotation bodies and heating elements is required.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of maintaining proper alignment and support for rotation bodies within an image forming apparatus, ensuring efficient and accurate image formation.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved performance and reliability of the image forming apparatus, leading to higher quality output and longer lifespan of the device.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be utilized in commercial printers, copiers, and other imaging devices to enhance their functionality and overall performance.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be image forming apparatus with similar rotation body configurations but without the specific design features described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing image forming apparatus designs in terms of energy efficiency?
This article does not provide specific information on the energy efficiency of the image forming apparatus compared to existing designs.
What materials are used in the construction of the rotation bodies and frame body in this technology?
The patent application does not mention the specific materials used in the construction of the rotation bodies and frame body.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes: a first and second rotation bodies; a heater disposed in the first rotation body; and a frame body supporting the first and second rotation bodies. a second length is smaller than a first length in a rotational axis direction of the second rotation body, the first length and the second length being a length of a rotation shaft of the second rotation body exposed on a one-end side and an other-end side of the second rotation body, and a second value is larger than a first value, the first value and the second value being a total area of openings disposed in a first region and a second region of the frame body respectively corresponding to the one-end side and the other-end side of the frame body with respect to a center of the frame body.
