18731551. PROCESS UNIT INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND RESIN MATERIALS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

PROCESS UNIT INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND RESIN MATERIALS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

YUICHI Sakakibara of TOKYO (JP)

YOSUKE Kashiide of TOKYO (JP)

HIROYUKI Munetsugu of KANAGAWA (JP)

YUKO Harada of KANAGAWA (JP)

GOSHI Ozaki of KANAGAWA (JP)

MASANARI Morioka of KANAGAWA (JP)

NAOKI Hayashi of KANAGAWA (JP)

HIDEKI Kakuta of SHIZUOKA (JP)

HIROKI Shimizu of SHIZUOKA (JP)

TERUHIKO Sasaki of SHIZUOKA (JP)

TACHIO Kawai of TOKYO (JP)

TAKATOSHI Hamada of SHIZUOKA (JP)

PROCESS UNIT INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND RESIN MATERIALS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18731551 titled 'PROCESS UNIT INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND RESIN MATERIALS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

The abstract describes a cartridge for an image forming apparatus that includes a process unit, a first member with a first resin material, a second member with a second resin material that has higher flame retardant capability, and an electrode member to connect the apparatus main body to the process unit.

• The second resin material of the second member has a greater density than the first resin material of the first member.
• The electrode member includes a contact section for power supply from the apparatus main body.
• The contact section is located near the first and second members, closer to the second member.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in various image forming apparatus such as printers, copiers, and multifunction devices.

Problems Solved: - Provides a safe and reliable connection between the apparatus main body and the process unit. - Enhances flame retardant capability in the cartridge.

Benefits: - Improved safety features in image forming apparatus. - Enhanced durability and reliability of the cartridge.

Commercial Applications: - This technology can be applied in the manufacturing of image forming apparatus for commercial use, ensuring safety and reliability in printing and copying tasks.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the second resin material with higher flame retardant capability improve the safety of the cartridge? 2. What are the specific benefits of having a contact section for power supply in the electrode member?

Original Abstract Submitted

A cartridge for an image forming apparatus includes: a process unit to be used to form an image; a first member including a first resin material; a second member including a second resin material having higher flame retardant capability than the first resin material; and an electrode member including a contact section configured to be supplied with power from an apparatus main body of the image forming apparatus. The electrode member is configured to electrically connect the apparatus main body to the process unit. The second resin material of the second member has a greater density than the first resin material of the first member. The contact section is located in the vicinity of the first and second members and is closer to the second member than to the first member.