18149946. IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Hiroyuki Munetsugu of Kanagawa (JP)

Shohei Katsuya of Kanagawa (JP)

IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18149946 titled 'IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an image forming system that includes a toner container and an image forming apparatus. The toner container has a first toner containing portion, a container base portion with a discharge port, and a container shutter that can be opened or closed.

The image forming apparatus has a main body base portion that can detachably attach the toner container and has a receiving port for the toner. It also includes a second toner containing portion, a movable member that can be moved between two positions and has an engaging portion, a regulating member that can be moved between a regulation position and a regulation release position, and an urging member that pushes the movable member from the first position to the second position when the regulating member is in the regulation release position.

  • The toner container has a container shutter that can be opened or closed.
  • The image forming apparatus has a main body base portion that can attach the toner container.
  • The image forming apparatus has a movable member that can engage with the toner container.
  • The image forming apparatus has a regulating member that can regulate the movement of the movable member.
  • The image forming apparatus has an urging member that pushes the movable member to a certain position.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Image forming systems in printers, copiers, and multifunction devices.
  • Any application that requires the use of toner containers and image forming apparatus.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Provides a secure attachment between the toner container and the image forming apparatus.
  • Ensures proper regulation of the movable member's movement.
  • Facilitates the smooth discharge of toner from the toner container.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Simplifies the process of attaching and detaching the toner container.
  • Prevents toner leakage or spillage during operation.
  • Improves the overall efficiency and reliability of the image forming system.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming system includes a toner container and an image forming apparatus, the toner container including a first toner containing portion, a container base portion having a discharge port for discharging toner, and a container shutter that is moved between open and closed positions and includes an engaged portion, wherein the image forming apparatus includes a main body base portion that detachably attaches the toner container and has a receiving port for receiving the toner and, a second toner containing portion, a movable member that is moved between first and second positions and includes an engaging portion that engages with the engaged portion, a regulating member that is moved between a regulation position and a regulation release position, and an urging member that urges the movable member to move from the first position to the second position when the regulating member is located at the regulation release position.

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