Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240160126). 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 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240160126 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The image forming apparatus described in the patent application includes a sensor, a shutter, a shutter mounting portion, and an urging member. The shutter is supported between the sensor and the surface of the moving member, movable between an opening position and a closing position. The shutter mounting portion is mounted with the shutter and movable integrally with the shutter. The urging member applies pressure to the shutter mounting portion.
- Sensor detects toner image on moving member surface
- Shutter moves between opening and closing positions
- Shutter mounting portion moves with shutter
- Urging member applies pressure to shutter mounting portion
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various image forming devices such as printers, copiers, and scanners.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in preventing toner image contamination on the sensor, ensuring accurate detection and image quality in the image forming process.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved image quality, reduced maintenance needs, and increased reliability of the image forming apparatus.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be utilized in commercial printing services, office equipment manufacturing, and other industries that require high-quality image reproduction.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be a similar system used in industrial printing presses to prevent sensor contamination by ink or other printing materials.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the shutter mounting portion ensure smooth movement of the shutter? 2. What materials are used in the construction of the sensor and shutter to withstand continuous operation?
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes a sensor detecting a toner image carried on a surface of a moving member, a shutter, a shutter mounting portion and an urging member. the shutter is movably supported between the sensor and the surface of the moving member, and movable to an opening position where the sensor is exposed to the surface of the moving member and a closing position where the sensor is covered to the surface of the moving member. the shutter mounting portion is demountably mounted with the shutter and movable integrally with the shutter in a case in which the shutter is mounted. the urging member urges the shutter mounting portion.
