18621464. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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KOHEI Okayasu of Shizuoka (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18621464 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The image forming apparatus described in the patent application includes various components such as an image forming unit, a conveyance rotary member pair, a fixing unit, and a control unit.
- The control unit is responsible for the conveyance operation of sheets, which involves three main processes: first conveyance processing towards the reverse conveyance, second conveyance processing towards the second conveyance path, and third conveyance processing for transferring the toner image to the sheet at the transfer nip portion.
- In the first conveyance processing, the surface of the sheet facing the pressure roller is configured to face the intermediate transfer member in the third conveyance processing, ensuring proper toner image transfer.
- The apparatus is designed to efficiently transfer toner images onto sheets through a series of conveyance operations, ultimately producing high-quality printed materials.
- By optimizing the conveyance process and the interaction between different components, the apparatus aims to enhance the overall image forming efficiency and quality.
- This innovation in image forming technology can potentially improve printing processes in various industries, leading to better productivity and output quality.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in commercial printing, publishing, packaging, and other industries that require high-quality image reproduction on various types of media.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses issues related to toner image transfer efficiency, ensuring accurate and consistent image reproduction on sheets.
Benefits: The benefits of this technology include improved image quality, enhanced printing efficiency, and reduced maintenance requirements for image forming equipment.
Commercial Applications: Optimizing image transfer processes in commercial printing, publishing, and packaging industries can lead to increased productivity, cost savings, and improved customer satisfaction.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the control unit optimize the conveyance operation of sheets in the image forming apparatus? 2. What are the potential applications of this technology in different industries?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit including an image bearing member, an intermediate transfer member, and a transfer roller, a conveyance rotary member pair, a fixing unit, a first conveyance path, a second conveyance path, a reverse conveyance unit, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to perform a conveyance operation of conveying the sheet, the conveyance operation including (i) a first conveyance processing of conveying the sheet toward the reverse conveyance, (ii) a second conveyance processing of conveying the sheet toward the second conveyance path by the reverse conveyance unit, and (iii) a third conveyance processing of transferring the toner image to the sheet at the transfer nip portion. A surface, of the sheet, that faces the pressure roller in the first conveyance processing is configured to face the intermediate transfer member in the third conveyance processing.
