18389937. 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 18389937 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The image forming apparatus described in the patent application can move developer from a charging member to an image bearing member and supply developer to a cleaning portion using electrostatic forces.
- The apparatus can execute a first operation to move developer from a charging member to an image bearing member.
- It can also perform a second operation to supply developer to a cleaning portion.
- A region of the image bearing member where developer is supplied includes a region with a second potential difference to generate electrostatic forces.
- The electrostatic forces move the developer from the charging member to the image bearing member.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Ability to move developer between components using electrostatic forces.
- Efficient cleaning process for the image forming apparatus.
- Generation of electrostatic forces to manipulate charged developer particles.
Potential Applications: The technology can be used in various printing and copying machines to improve developer handling and cleaning processes.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient transfer of developer between components.
- Improved cleaning of the image forming apparatus.
- Enhanced overall performance of printing and copying machines.
Benefits:
- Increased efficiency in developer handling.
- Improved image quality in printed or copied documents.
- Extended lifespan of the image forming apparatus components.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in the development of advanced printing and copying machines for commercial use, enhancing productivity and quality in document production.
Prior Art: Readers interested in prior art related to this technology can explore patents and research papers in the field of image forming apparatuses, electrostatic forces in printing, and developer handling mechanisms.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers in the field may find updated studies on electrostatic manipulation of developer particles, advancements in image forming apparatus technology, and innovations in printing and copying machine components.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the technology of moving developer using electrostatic forces improve the efficiency of image forming apparatuses? 2. What are the potential implications of using electrostatic forces in developer handling for commercial printing and copying machines?
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is an image forming apparatus that can execute a first operation to move developer from a surface of a charging member to a surface of an image bearing member, and a second operation to supply developer to a cleaning portion, wherein a region of the surface of the image bearing member to which the developer is supplied in the second operation includes a region where a second potential difference is generated, so that an electrostatic force is generated to move the developer, which is charged to the normal charging polarity in the first operation immediately before supplying the developer, from the charging member and the image bearing member.
