18057156. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
SHINSUKE Serizawa of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18057156 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that includes an image forming unit, a printed circuit board with a voltage generation unit, a conductive member, an elastic member, and a holding unit.
- The image forming unit forms an image on a recording material.
- The printed circuit board has a voltage generation unit that generates a voltage for the image forming unit.
- A conductive member on the printed circuit board receives the voltage generated by the voltage generation unit.
- An elastic member with an arm portion connects the conductive member and the image forming unit.
- A holding unit holds the arm portion of the elastic member in a position where it does not touch the conductive member.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Image forming devices such as printers, copiers, and scanners.
- Any application that requires the formation of images on recording materials.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Ensures proper connection between the voltage generation unit and the image forming unit.
- Prevents accidental contact between the conductive member and the arm portion of the elastic member.
Benefits of this technology:
- Reliable and stable voltage supply to the image forming unit.
- Reduces the risk of electrical short circuits or damage to the components.
- Simplifies the assembly and maintenance of the image forming apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to form an image on a recording material, a printed circuit board including a voltage generation unit mounted thereon and configured to generate a voltage to be applied to the image forming unit, a conductive member provided on the printed circuit board, to which the voltage generated by the voltage generation unit is applied, an elastic member including an arm portion configured to be biased toward the conductive member, and configured to connect the conductive member and the image forming unit, and a holding unit configured to hold the arm portion of the elastic member at a position where the arm portion is not in contact with the conductive member.
