Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240345532). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240345532 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The image forming apparatus described in the patent application includes a housing that stores an image forming unit for creating images on sheets, along with doors, a cover part, and holding members. Each door can be opened and closed around a rotational axis, exposing the inside of the apparatus when open. The cover part in the housing has fitting holes for the positioning shafts on the doors, and holding members keep the doors closed by fitting the shafts into the holes.
- Doors can be opened and closed around a rotational axis.
- Cover part in the housing has fitting holes for positioning shafts on the doors.
- Holding members keep the doors closed by fitting the shafts into the holes.
- Image forming unit stored in the housing creates images on sheets.
- Inside of the apparatus is exposed when doors are open.
Potential Applications: - Printers - Photocopiers - Scanners
Problems Solved: - Easy access to the inside of the image forming apparatus - Secure closure of doors when not in use
Benefits: - Convenient maintenance of the image forming unit - Protection of internal components from dust and debris
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Image Forming Apparatus for Efficient Printing Operations This technology can be used in various commercial settings such as offices, print shops, and document processing centers to streamline printing, copying, and scanning operations.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the positioning shaft mechanism on the doors contribute to the functionality of the image forming apparatus? The positioning shaft mechanism allows for easy opening and closing of the doors, providing access to the inside of the apparatus for maintenance and servicing.
2. What are the advantages of having holding members to keep the doors closed in the image forming apparatus? The holding members ensure that the doors are securely closed, protecting the internal components of the apparatus from external elements and maintaining the integrity of the image forming process.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes a housing to store an image forming unit that forms an image on a sheet, doors, a cover part, and holding members. each of the doors rotates around a rotational axis to be opened and closed relative to the housing and includes a positioning shaft and a projection. when each of the doors is in an opened state, an inside of the image forming apparatus is exposed. the cover part is provided in the housing and has fitting holes into which the positioning shafts are fitted. each of the holding members holds a different one of the doors in a closed state. when each of the doors is in the closed state, each of the positioning shafts included in the doors is fitted into a different one of the fitting holes.
