Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240134309). STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTING PLURALITY OF CHASSIS IN IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTING PLURALITY OF CHASSIS IN IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

AKIO Ogasawara of Ibaraki (JP)

STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTING PLURALITY OF CHASSIS IN IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240134309 titled 'STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTING PLURALITY OF CHASSIS IN IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The image forming apparatus described in the patent application consists of two chassis connected by connectors, with a scale indicating the distance between them and an indicator pointing to the scale.

  • The apparatus includes a first chassis and a second chassis connected by a first connector and a second connector.
  • A first scale is provided on one of the connectors to show the relative distance between the chassis in a first direction.
  • A first indicator is located on the other connector to point to the scale.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in:

  • 3D printing for precise positioning of components.
  • Medical imaging equipment for accurate alignment.

Problems Solved

  • Ensures accurate alignment of components in manufacturing processes.
  • Provides precise measurements for various applications.

Benefits

  • Improved accuracy in image forming processes.
  • Enhanced efficiency in equipment alignment.

Potential Commercial Applications

  • Manufacturing industry for quality control.
  • Research and development for prototyping.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be similar devices used in the field of robotics for precise positioning and alignment of robotic arms.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing alignment systems in terms of accuracy and cost?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing alignment systems in terms of accuracy and cost.

Are there any limitations to the scale and indicator system described in the patent application?

The article does not mention any potential limitations or drawbacks of the scale and indicator system.


Original Abstract Submitted

an image forming apparatus comprises a first chassis, a second chassis, a first connector, a second connector, a first scale and a first indicator. the first chassis and the second chassis are connected via the first connector and the second connector. the first scale is provided on one of the first connector and the second connector. the first scale indicates a relative distance between the first chassis and the second chassis in a first direction. the first indicator is provided on the other of the first connector and the second connector. the first indicator points the first scale.