Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240302786). IMAGE FORMING DEVICE simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING DEVICE
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SHUNTARO Tezuka of Shizuoka (JP)
IMAGE FORMING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240302786 titled 'IMAGE FORMING DEVICE
The patent application describes an image forming device with a fixing unit, a frame unit with a guide portion, and a width detector to detect the width of a recording material.
- The fixing unit heats the recording material to fix a toner image.
- The frame unit guides the recording material to the fixing unit.
- The width detector is attached to the frame unit to detect the recording material width.
- The width detector is attachable in a second mounting hole in the frame unit.
- The second mounting hole is positioned differently from the first mounting hole in the width direction.
- The width detector is not attached to the second mounting hole.
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for high-quality image production. - Office environments for efficient document printing. - Manufacturing sector for labeling and packaging purposes.
Problems Solved: - Ensures accurate fixing of toner image on recording material. - Prevents misalignment of recording material during printing.
Benefits: - Improved print quality. - Enhanced efficiency in printing processes. - Reduced material wastage.
Commercial Applications: - Printers and copiers manufacturing companies. - Office supply retailers. - Printing service providers.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the width detector contribute to the overall printing process? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with this innovation?
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming device includes a fixing unit to fix a toner image to a recording material while heating the recording material, a frame unit provided with a guide portion to guide the recording material to the fixing unit, and a width detector provided in a portion of the frame unit in which the guide portion is provided to detect a recording material width. the frame unit has a first mounting hole to which the width detector is attached and a second mounting hole. the second mounting hole is provided at a position that differs from a position of the first mounting hole in a recording material width direction, the second mounting hole further is provided in the portion of the frame unit in which the guide portion is provided, and the width detector is attachable in the second mounting hole but not attached to the second mounting hole.
