18629663. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18629663 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The image forming apparatus described in the patent application includes a housing that stores an image forming unit for creating images on sheets, as well as doors, a cover part, and holding members. Each door can be opened and closed around a rotational axis, exposing the inside of the apparatus when open. The cover part in the housing has fitting holes for the positioning shafts on the doors, and holding members keep the doors closed by fitting the positioning shafts into the fitting holes.
- Image forming apparatus with doors that open and close around a rotational axis
- Cover part with fitting holes for positioning shafts on doors
- Holding members keep doors closed by fitting positioning shafts into fitting holes
- Exposes inside of apparatus when doors are open
- Allows for easy access to the image forming unit
Potential Applications: - Printing and copying machines - Office equipment - Document management systems
Problems Solved: - Easy access to the inside of the image forming apparatus - Secure closure of doors when not in use
Benefits: - Improved maintenance and servicing of the image forming unit - Enhanced user experience with easy access to internal components
Commercial Applications: Title: "Efficient Image Forming Apparatus for Office Use" This technology can be used in various office equipment such as printers, copiers, and document management systems, improving accessibility and maintenance processes.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the rotational axis of the doors contribute to the functionality of the image forming apparatus? The rotational axis allows the doors to be easily opened and closed, providing access to the inside of the apparatus for maintenance and servicing.
2. What role do the holding members play in keeping the doors closed? The holding members ensure that the doors are securely closed by fitting the positioning shafts into the fitting holes on the cover part.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes a housing to store an image forming unit that forms an image on a sheet, doors, a cover part, and holding members. Each of the doors rotates around a rotational axis to be opened and closed relative to the housing and includes a positioning shaft and a projection. When each of the doors is in an opened state, an inside of the image forming apparatus is exposed. The cover part is provided in the housing and has fitting holes into which the positioning shafts are fitted. Each of the holding members holds a different one of the doors in a closed state. When each of the doors is in the closed state, each of the positioning shafts included in the doors is fitted into a different one of the fitting holes.
