18598367. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18598367 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes various components such as an image carrying member, a charging device, an exposure device, a development device, a development voltage power supply, a humidity detection device, and a controller.
- The exposure device creates an electrostatic latent image on the image carrying member.
- The development device uses a developer containing toner to develop the latent image into a toner image.
- The development voltage power supply applies a development voltage with alternating and direct voltage components to the developer carrying member.
- The humidity detection device monitors the absolute humidity around the development device.
- The controller adjusts the frequency of the alternating voltage based on the detected absolute humidity.
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for high-quality image reproduction. - Office environments for document printing needs. - Manufacturing facilities for in-house printing requirements.
Problems Solved: - Ensures consistent image quality under varying humidity conditions. - Improves overall efficiency and reliability of the image forming process.
Benefits: - Enhanced image quality and consistency. - Reduced maintenance and downtime. - Cost-effective operation.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Image Forming Technology for Enhanced Printing Solutions" This technology can be utilized in commercial printers, copiers, and multifunction devices to improve image quality and operational efficiency, catering to a wide range of industries.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the humidity detection device impact the image forming process?
The humidity detection device helps maintain image quality by adjusting the development voltage based on the surrounding humidity levels.
2. What are the key advantages of using a development voltage power supply with alternating and direct voltage components?
The alternating voltage component helps improve toner adhesion and image sharpness, while the direct voltage component ensures consistent development across different humidity levels.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes an image carrying member, a charging device, an exposure device, a development device, a development voltage power supply, a humidity detection device and a controller. The exposure device exposes the surface of the image carrying member charged by the charging device to form an electrostatic latent image. The development device includes a development container which stores a developer including a toner and a developer carrying member which supplies, to the image carrying member, the toner in the developer, and develops the electrostatic latent image into a toner image. The development voltage power supply applies, to the developer carrying member, a development voltage with an alternating voltage superimposed on a direct voltage. The humidity detection device detects an absolute humidity around the development device. The controller stepwise increases the frequency of the alternating voltage as the absolute humidity detected by the humidity detection device is increased.
