Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240126197). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

SHOHEI Tsuzaki of Chiba (JP)

ASUNA Fukamachi of Chiba (JP)

YUSUKE Yamaguchi of Chiba (JP)

HIROSHI Miyamoto of Saitama (JP)

YASUHARU Toratani of Chiba (JP)

KEISUKE Yoshida of Chiba (JP)

SHUTARO Saito of Tokyo (JP)

YUYA Yamada of Chiba (JP)

TAKU Ashida of Shizuoka (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240126197 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The image forming apparatus described in the patent application includes a spraying member that sprays air onto the recording material and heating rotary member to improve the printing process. The spraying member performs a spraying operation before the leading edge of the recording material reaches the nip portion, with the air sprayed during this period being higher in temperature than the air sprayed during the job.

  • The apparatus includes a reception unit to receive a job.
  • Heating and pressing rotary members form a nip portion.
  • A spraying member with a nozzle and cylinder sprays air onto the heating rotary member and recording material.
  • The spraying member sprays air in an amount greater than or equal to a predetermined amount before the leading edge of the recording material reaches the nip portion.
  • The air sprayed during the job is higher in temperature than the air sprayed during the period before the leading edge of the recording material reaches the nip portion.

Potential Applications

The technology described in this patent application could be applied in various printing and imaging devices to improve the printing process and enhance the quality of printed materials.

Problems Solved

This technology helps to ensure better adhesion and transfer of ink onto the recording material, resulting in higher quality prints. It also helps to prevent smudging and improve overall printing efficiency.

Benefits

- Improved printing quality - Enhanced printing efficiency - Reduced risk of smudging

Potential Commercial Applications

- Printing industry - Publishing houses - Graphic design companies

Possible Prior Art

Prior art related to this technology may include patents or publications discussing methods to improve printing quality and efficiency through the use of air spraying techniques.

Unanswered Questions

How does the spraying member regulate the amount of air sprayed onto the recording material?

The patent application does not provide specific details on how the spraying member controls the amount of air sprayed onto the recording material. Further information on this mechanism would be beneficial for a deeper understanding of the technology.

What is the expected lifespan of the spraying member in this apparatus?

The patent application does not mention the durability or expected lifespan of the spraying member used in the image forming apparatus. Understanding the longevity of this component would be crucial for maintenance and cost considerations.


Original Abstract Submitted

an image forming apparatus includes a reception unit to receive a job, heating and pressing rotary members to form a nip portion, and a spraying member having a nozzle and a cylinder. the nozzle discharges air to the heating rotary member and a recording material. during a period after the reception unit receives the job and before a leading edge of a first sheet of the recording material reaches the nip portion, the spraying member performs a spraying operation of spraying air in an amount greater than or equal to a predetermined amount. the air that the spraying member sprays on the first sheet of the recording material during the job is higher in temperature than the air that the spraying member sprays during the period after the reception unit receives the job and before the leading edge of the first sheet of the recording material reaches the nip portion.