Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240302765). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
YUSUKE Shimizu of Kanagawa (JP)
SHUNSUKE Mizukoshi of Tokyo (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240302765 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for controlling the removal of an electric charge from a surface of an image-bearing member in a system where the image-bearing member and a developing member rotate while in contact with each other.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Control portion adjusts transfer voltage applying portion to apply a first transfer voltage when a recording medium is between the image-bearing member and the transfer member.
- After the recording medium passes through, a second transfer voltage lower than the first is applied to remove the electric charge from the surface.
Potential Applications: This technology could be applied in photocopiers, printers, and other imaging devices to improve image quality and reduce maintenance requirements.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses issues related to image quality degradation due to residual electric charges on the image-bearing member.
Benefits:
- Enhanced image quality
- Reduced maintenance needs
- Improved overall performance of imaging devices
Commercial Applications: The technology could be utilized in the manufacturing of photocopiers, printers, and other imaging equipment to enhance their performance and reliability in various commercial settings.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on electrostatic charge control in imaging devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in electrostatic charge control methods for imaging devices to further improve image quality and efficiency.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology compare to existing methods of electric charge removal in imaging devices? 2. What potential impact could this technology have on the imaging industry in terms of cost and efficiency?
Original Abstract Submitted
in post-rotation control of removing an electric charge from a surface of an image bearing member in a state that the image bearing member and a developing member rotate while in contact with each other, in a case that the post-rotation control is started in a state that a recording medium is being conveyed by the image bearing member and a transfer member, i) a control portion controls a transfer voltage applying portion so as to apply a first transfer voltage in a case that the recording medium is being sandwiched between the image bearing member and the transfer member, and ii) the control portion controls the transfer voltage applying portion so as to apply a second transfer voltage that is lower than the first transfer voltage after the recording medium passes through a sandwiching portion.
