Kyocera document solutions inc. (20240345511). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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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 20240345511 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system in an image forming apparatus where uncollected toner from a reference image is transferred to a belt for further use. A controller adjusts the cleaning roller voltage based on the estimated uncollected toner quantity to ensure optimal toner collection.
- The controller measures the uncollected toner quantity and adjusts the cleaning roller voltage accordingly.
- The adjustment aims to ensure that the collectable toner quantity is sufficient and the applied voltage is within a specific range.
- This process helps in maximizing toner collection efficiency and maintaining optimal printing quality.
Potential Applications: 1. Printers and copiers 2. Imaging equipment 3. Toner cartridge manufacturing
Problems Solved: 1. Efficient toner collection 2. Maintaining print quality 3. Optimizing cleaning roller performance
Benefits: 1. Improved image quality 2. Reduced toner waste 3. Extended equipment lifespan
Commercial Applications: Optimizing Toner Collection System for Image Forming Apparatus
Prior Art: Prior research may include studies on toner transfer efficiency in image forming devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in toner collection technology for image forming apparatus.
Questions about Toner Collection System for Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the controller adjust the cleaning roller voltage based on the estimated toner quantity? 2. What are the potential implications of optimizing toner collection in image forming devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
in the image forming apparatus, a controller makes a reference image formed on an outer circumferential surface of an image carrier and transferred to a belt. then, uncollected toner of the reference image, which is part of after-transfer remaining toner of the reference image that has missed being collected so as to remain even after one-round rotation of the image carrier, is transferred to the belt. the controller measures a collectable toner quantity corresponding to an applied voltage of the cleaning roller on a basis of an uncollected toner quantity estimated based on a toner concentration of the uncollected toner, and executes such adjustment that the collectable toner quantity becomes equal to or larger than a maximum value of the after-transfer remaining toner quantity and moreover the applied voltage becomes equal to or lower than a maximum applicable voltage.
