18603029. 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 18603029 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The image forming apparatus described in the patent application includes an image forming unit and a developing separation mechanism.
- The image forming unit consists of an image carrier and a developing device.
- The developing device has a developing member that can move between a developing position (in contact with the image carrier) and a separated position (away from the image carrier).
- The developing device can be drawn out from the main body of the apparatus.
- The developing separation mechanism involves an arm member that interferes with the developing device from a downstream side of the draw-out direction, moving it from the developing position to the separated position.
- The arm member is turned to an upstream side of the draw-out direction by the image forming unit when it is drawn out, separating it from the developing device.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various types of image forming devices such as printers, copiers, and scanners.
Problems Solved: - The technology helps in efficiently separating the developing device from the image carrier, improving the overall performance of the image forming apparatus.
Benefits: - Enhanced functionality and reliability of image forming units. - Improved maintenance and servicing of image forming devices.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can have significant commercial applications in the office equipment industry, where reliable and efficient image forming devices are essential for daily operations.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the developing separation mechanism improve the performance of the image forming apparatus? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of implementing this technology in image forming devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit and a developing separation mechanism. The image forming unit includes an image carrier and a developing device. The developing device includes a developing member and movable in a developing position where the developing member is in contact with the image carrier and a separated position where the developing member is separated away from the image carrier, and is configured to be drawn out from an apparatus main body. The developing separation mechanism includes an arm member configured to interfere with the developing device from a downstream side of a draw-out direction so as to move the developing device from the developing position to the separated position, and to be turned to an upstream side of the draw-out direction by the image forming unit when the image forming unit is drawn out and then be separated from the developing device.
