18394127. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Norihiro Shirahata of Tokyo (JP)
Satoru Motohashi of Chiba (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18394127 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an image forming apparatus where developer moves between different members due to electrostatic forces generated by potential differences.
- The apparatus has a region on the image bearing member where developer moves to a developer bearing member due to a second potential difference.
- Another region on the charging member generates a first potential difference that causes developer to move to the image bearing member.
- The movement of developer is controlled by the polarity of the charges and potential differences.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Generation of potential differences to control movement of developer.
- Utilization of electrostatic forces to transfer developer between members.
- Precise control of developer movement based on charging polarity.
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in various printing and copying machines where precise developer transfer is required.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient transfer of developer between different members.
- Control of developer movement based on charging polarity.
Benefits:
- Improved image quality in printing and copying.
- Enhanced efficiency in developer transfer process.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be used in commercial printing machines to improve image quality and efficiency in the printing process.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to electrostatic forces in image forming apparatus to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on research related to electrostatic forces in image forming technology for potential advancements in the field.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. What are the key components of an image forming apparatus and how do they interact? 2. How does the generation of potential differences impact the movement of developer in the apparatus?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus is characterized by that a region of the surface of an image bearing member in which a second potential difference that generates an electrostatic force such that developer which is charged to an opposite polarity to the normal charging polarity of the developer moves from the image bearing member to a developer bearing member was generated in a second operation that moves the developer from the surface of the image bearing member to the developer bearing member includes a region where a first potential difference that generates an electrostatic force such that the developer which is charged to an opposite polarity to the normal charging polarity of the developer moves from the charging member to the image bearing member was generated in a first operation that moves the developer from the surface of the charging member to the surface of the image bearing member.
