Kyocera document solutions inc. (20240345500). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about Image Forming Apparatus
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
kyocera document solutions inc.
Inventor(s)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240345500 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
In an image forming apparatus, a controller adjusts the voltage applied to a cleaning roller based on the amount of uncollected toner and residual charge on the image carrier.
- The controller applies a collection voltage to a cleaning roller to remove uncollected toner.
- The adjustment of the collection voltage is based on the uncollected toner quantity and residual charge on the image carrier.
- Uncollected toner refers to the toner that remains on the image carrier after transfer onto a transfer-objective member.
- The cleaning roller ensures that all toner is collected after one rotation of the image carrier.
Key Features and Innovation
- Voltage adjustment based on uncollected toner quantity and residual charge.
- Cleaning roller removes missed toner after transfer process.
- Ensures complete toner collection after one rotation of the image carrier.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various image forming apparatuses such as printers, copiers, and multifunction devices.
Problems Solved
- Efficient removal of uncollected toner.
- Maintaining cleanliness of the image carrier.
- Preventing toner wastage.
Benefits
- Improved image quality.
- Extended lifespan of image forming components.
- Reduced maintenance requirements.
Commercial Applications
- Printers and copiers in office environments.
- Manufacturing of image forming equipment.
- Service and maintenance of image forming devices.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus
How does the controller adjust the collection voltage?
The controller adjusts the collection voltage based on the uncollected toner quantity and residual charge on the image carrier to ensure efficient cleaning.
What is the significance of removing uncollected toner?
Removing uncollected toner ensures the cleanliness of the image carrier and prevents toner wastage, leading to improved image quality and prolonged component lifespan.
Original Abstract Submitted
in the image forming apparatus, a controller applies a collection voltage to a cleaning roller by a voltage application part in image formation process. the controller adjusts the collection voltage applied to the cleaning roller on bases of uncollected toner quantity of a toner image and residual charge of an image carrier, the uncollected toner being part of after-transfer remaining toner which results after formation of the toner image on an outer circumferential surface of the image carrier and transfer of the toner image onto a transfer-objective member, and which has missed being collected by the cleaning roller so as to remain even after one-round rotation of the image carrier.
