Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240126198). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TAKANORI Watanabe of Kanagawa (JP)
TAKASHI Narahara of Shizuoka (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240126198 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The image forming apparatus described in the patent application adjusts the sheet interval between recording materials based on the length and width of the materials detected by sensors. When longer materials are detected, the sheet interval is increased, and when shorter materials are detected, the sheet interval is reduced.
- Feed tray, sensors, and controller included in the image forming apparatus
- Controller adjusts sheet interval based on sensor-detected length and width of recording materials
- Increases sheet interval for longer materials, decreases for shorter materials
- Control is based on the number of materials with specific lengths conveyed successively
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various printing and copying machines to optimize the feeding and processing of different sizes of paper or other recording materials.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of misalignment or jamming that can occur when different sizes of recording materials are fed into an image forming apparatus without proper adjustments to the sheet interval.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in printing and copying processes, reduced chances of errors or malfunctions, and overall smoother operation of image forming apparatus.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology could be valuable for companies that produce or use image forming apparatus, such as printing companies, offices, and businesses that rely on high-quality printing and copying services.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be image forming apparatus with fixed sheet intervals, which may not be as efficient or adaptable to different sizes of recording materials as the technology described in this patent application.
=== What are the specific sensors used in the image forming apparatus? The abstract does not specify the type of sensors used in the image forming apparatus. Further details on the sensors' technology and functionality would be needed to answer this question.
=== How does the controller adjust the sheet interval between recording materials? The abstract mentions that the controller adjusts the sheet interval based on the length and width of the recording materials detected by sensors. However, the exact mechanism or process by which the controller makes these adjustments is not elaborated on. Additional information would be required to answer this question accurately.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes a feed tray, first and second sensors, and a controller. the controller adjusts a sheet interval between the first and second recording materials based on sensor detected length and width of a recording material fed from the feed tray. when a first recording material has a first length and a second recording material has a second length longer than the first length, the controller performs control to increase a sheet interval in response to a first number of recording materials having the second length and conveyed successively. when the first recording material has the first length and the second recording material has a third length shorter than the first length, the controller performs control to reduce the sheet interval in response to a second number of recording materials having the third length and conveyed successively. the second number is greater than the first number.
