18334514. 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 18334514 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes a driving unit responsible for applying a driving force to a photosensitive drum. The driving unit consists of a first driving frame that holds a shaft joint side of a driving gear, a second driving frame that holds the side opposite to the shaft joint side of the driving gear and is located coaxially with the first through-hole, a first driving frame wall portion that extends in the axial direction of the driving gear towards the second driving frame, and a second driving frame wall portion that extends in the axial direction towards the first driving frame. An elastic member is compressed and held in a gap between the first driving frame wall portion and the second driving frame wall portion.
- The driving unit of the image forming apparatus includes a first and second driving frame that hold the driving gear.
- The first driving frame holds the shaft joint side of the driving gear, while the second driving frame holds the opposite side.
- The first and second driving frames are located coaxially with the first through-hole.
- The first driving frame has a wall portion that extends towards the second driving frame in the axial direction of the driving gear.
- The second driving frame has a wall portion that extends towards the first driving frame in the axial direction.
- An elastic member is compressed and held in the gap between the first and second driving frame wall portions.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Image forming apparatuses in various industries such as printing, photocopying, and scanning.
- Office equipment that requires high-quality image reproduction.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a stable and efficient driving force to the photosensitive drum.
- Reduces the risk of misalignment or damage to the driving gear.
- Ensures smooth rotation of the photosensitive drum.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved image quality and accuracy in image reproduction.
- Increased durability and reliability of the image forming apparatus.
- Reduced maintenance and repair costs due to minimized wear and tear on the driving components.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes a driving unit configured to apply a driving force to a photosensitive drum, in which the driving unit includes a first driving frame hold a shaft joint side of a driving gear, a second driving frame hold a side opposite to the shaft joint side of the driving gear and be located coaxially with the first through-hole, a first driving frame wall portion extend in an axial direction of the driving gear toward the second driving frame, and a second driving frame wall portion extend in the axial direction toward the first driving frame, and an elastic member is compressed and held in a gap between the first driving frame wall portion and the second driving frame wall portion.
