18628054. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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YASUKAZU Maeda of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18628054 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The abstract describes an image forming apparatus with two motors, one lacking a sensor for detecting rotor position, and a control unit that ensures the second motor starts rotating after specific operations on the first motor to avoid overlap in timing.
- The image forming apparatus includes a first motor without a sensor for rotor position detection.
- A second motor is present to drive a fixing unit.
- The control unit manages the timing of the second motor's rotational driving to prevent overlap with operations on the first motor.
Potential Applications: - Printing machines - Photocopiers - Scanners
Problems Solved: - Efficient control of motor operations - Preventing timing conflicts in motor rotations
Benefits: - Improved performance of the image forming apparatus - Enhanced reliability in motor operations
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Motor Control Technology for Image Forming Devices This technology can be utilized in various commercial settings where image forming devices are used, such as offices, print shops, and manufacturing facilities. The improved motor control ensures smooth and reliable operation of these devices, leading to increased productivity and reduced downtime.
Questions about Enhanced Motor Control Technology for Image Forming Devices:
1. How does the control unit manage the timing of the second motor's rotational driving? The control unit ensures that the second motor starts rotating after specific operations on the first motor, preventing overlap in timing.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology? This technology can be applied in printing machines, photocopiers, and scanners to enhance motor control and overall performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes a first motor that drives an image forming unit and that includes a motor of a type that lacks a sensor for detecting a rotational position of a rotor of the first motor, and a second motor that drives a fixing unit. A control unit causes rotational driving of the second motor to start after completion of a first operation for detecting a rotational position of the first motor or a second operation for causing the rotor to rotate to a predetermined rotational position, such that an execution timing of the first operation or the second operation and a timing at which rotational driving of the second motor is started do not overlap.
