IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM AND CHARGE ELIMINATING APPARATUS

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IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM AND CHARGE ELIMINATING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18436776 titled 'IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM AND CHARGE ELIMINATING APPARATUS

The abstract describes an image forming system that includes an image forming apparatus, an insertion apparatus for inserting an insertion sheet among multiple sheets, and a charge eliminating apparatus with a charge eliminating unit. The insertion apparatus has a first conveyance path for conveying a sheet discharged from the image forming apparatus to the charge eliminating apparatus, a feeding tray for stacking the insertion sheet, and a second conveyance path for conveying the insertion sheet fed from the feeding tray to the charge eliminating apparatus. The charge eliminating unit in the charge eliminating apparatus performs charge elimination processing on the sheet discharged from the image forming apparatus and conveyed through the first conveyance path, but does not perform the same processing on the insertion sheet fed from the feeding tray and conveyed through the second conveyance path.

The system includes an image forming apparatus, an insertion apparatus, and a charge eliminating apparatus.
The insertion apparatus has a first conveyance path, a feeding tray, and a second conveyance path.
The charge eliminating unit in the charge eliminating apparatus performs charge elimination processing on sheets from the image forming apparatus but not on the insertion sheets.
The system allows for efficient processing of sheets with different requirements.
This innovation improves workflow and productivity in image forming systems.

- Potential Applications:**

This technology can be applied in various industries where image forming systems are used, such as offices, printing shops, and manufacturing facilities.

- Problems Solved:**

This technology addresses the need for selective charge elimination processing on different types of sheets in an image forming system.

- Benefits:**

The system improves efficiency by streamlining the charge elimination process, leading to increased productivity and reduced downtime.

- Commercial Applications:**

This technology can be commercially used in office equipment, printing services, and other industries that rely on image forming systems for document production.

- Prior Art:**

Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on charge elimination processes in image forming systems.

- Frequently Updated Research:**

Researchers may be conducting studies on advancements in charge elimination technology for image forming systems, which could be relevant to this innovation.

- Questions about Image Forming Systems:**

1. How does the charge eliminating unit in the system differentiate between sheets that require charge elimination processing and those that do not? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this technology in an image forming system?

Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming system includes an image forming apparatus, an insertion apparatus to insert an insertion sheet among plural sheets, and a charge eliminating apparatus having a charge eliminating unit. The insertion apparatus includes a first conveyance path through which a sheet discharged from the image forming apparatus is conveyed to the charge eliminating apparatus, a feeding tray on which the insertion sheet is stacked, and a second conveyance path through which the insertion sheet fed from the feeding tray is conveyed to the charge eliminating apparatus. In the charge eliminating apparatus, the charge eliminating unit performs charge elimination processing on the sheet discharged from the image forming apparatus and conveyed to the charge eliminating apparatus through the first conveyance path, but does not perform the charge elimination processing on the insertion sheet fed from the feeding tray and conveyed to the charge eliminating apparatus through the second conveyance path.