MOVABLE MEMBER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

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MOVABLE MEMBER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240319631 titled 'MOVABLE MEMBER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

The patent application describes a movable member with a frame, a mounting portion, a rotatable image-bearing member, a charging member, and a cleaning member.

The cleaning member includes a base portion with a first surface on one side of the frame, a second surface on the other side of the frame, and a third surface, along with a projected portion.
The projected portion has a first side surface on the other side and a second side surface on the one side, with the first side surface positioned between the first and second surfaces.
The first side surface acts as an end surface of the projected portion on the other side, while the second side surface acts as an end surface on the one side.

Key Features and Innovation:

Frame with mounting, rotatable image-bearing, charging, and cleaning members.
Cleaning member with base portion, first and second surfaces, and projected portion.
Projected portion with first and second side surfaces acting as end surfaces.

Potential Applications:

Cleaning mechanism for image-bearing members in movable devices.
Maintenance tool for frames and mounting portions in various equipment.

Problems Solved:

Efficient cleaning of image-bearing members.
Simplified maintenance of movable member components.

Benefits:

Extended lifespan of image-bearing members.
Improved performance of movable devices.

Commercial Applications:

Industrial equipment maintenance tools.
Consumer electronics cleaning accessories.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the projected portion of the cleaning member enhance the cleaning process? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this cleaning mechanism?

Frequently Updated Research: Research on new materials for the cleaning member to improve durability and effectiveness is ongoing.

Original Abstract Submitted

a movable member includes a frame, a mounting portion, a rotatable image bearing member, a charging member, and a cleaning member. the cleaning member includes a base portion including a first surface positioned on one side of the frame, a second surface positioned on the other side of the frame, and a third surface, and includes a projected portion. the projected portion includes a first side surface positioned on the aforementioned the other side and a second side surface positioned on the aforementioned one side. the first side surface is positioned between the first surface and the second surface. the first side surface constitutes an end surface of the projected portion on the aforementioned the other side with respect to the axial direction, and the second side surface constitutes an end surface of the projected portion on the aforementioned one side with respect to the axial direction.