18595699. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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SHUNSUKE Matsushita of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18595699 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus with a brush member that contacts the image bearing member to improve image quality.
- The brush member has a higher contact area ratio outside the image area in the rotation axis direction.
- The contact area ratio is defined as the ratio of the area in contact with the image bearing member per unit area in the contact portion.
- The developing member supplies toner to the developing portion within the image area.
- The brush member enhances toner transfer and image quality by optimizing contact with the image bearing member.
- This innovation aims to improve the efficiency and quality of image formation in the apparatus.
Potential Applications: - Printing and copying machines - Commercial printing services - Graphic design studios
Problems Solved: - Enhancing toner transfer efficiency - Improving image quality and clarity - Optimizing contact between components in the image forming apparatus
Benefits: - Higher quality prints - Improved efficiency in toner transfer - Enhanced overall performance of the image forming apparatus
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Image Quality in Printing Machines This technology can be used in various commercial printing services to improve the quality and efficiency of image formation, leading to better prints and customer satisfaction.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the brush member improve toner transfer efficiency in the image forming apparatus? The brush member optimizes contact with the image bearing member, leading to better toner transfer and enhanced image quality.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond printing machines? This technology can also be applied in graphic design studios and other commercial printing services to improve image quality and efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member, a developing member, a transfer unit configured to transfer a toner image, and a brush member configured to come into contact with a surface of the image bearing member in a contact portion. In a case where a ratio of an area in which the brush member is in contact with the image bearing member per unit area in the contact portion is defined as a contact area ratio, and a range in a rotation axis direction of the image bearing member in which the developing member is configured to supply toner to the developing portion is defined as an image area, the brush member includes a portion which is outside the image area in the rotation axis direction and in which the contact area ratio is higher than the contact area ratio in the image area.
