18357202. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TAKAO Nada of SHIZUOKA (JP)

TAKAYUKI Mizuta of SHIZUOKA (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18357202 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes a detachable fixing apparatus. The fixing apparatus is responsible for fixing a toner image onto a sheet-shaped recording medium. It consists of a fixing member, a case that houses the fixing member, a cable connected to the fixing member, and a connector fixed to the outer wall surface of the case.

  • The fixing apparatus is detachable from the main body of the image forming apparatus.
  • The fixing member fixes the toner image onto the recording medium.
  • The case houses the fixing member.
  • The cable connects the fixing member to the rest of the apparatus.
  • The connector is fixed to the outer wall surface of the case and connects the cable to the apparatus.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This image forming apparatus can be used in various printing and copying machines.
  • It can be utilized in office environments for document production.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • The detachable fixing apparatus allows for easier maintenance and replacement.
  • It provides flexibility in terms of fixing the toner image onto different types of recording media.

Benefits of this technology:

  • The detachable fixing apparatus simplifies maintenance and repair processes.
  • It allows for efficient and precise fixing of toner images onto recording media.
  • The flexibility in fixing different types of recording media enhances the versatility of the image forming apparatus.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming apparatus includes: a fixing apparatus configured to fix onto a sheet-shaped recording medium a toner image formed on a surface of the recording medium, the fixing apparatus is detachable from an apparatus main body of the image forming apparatus, and the fixing apparatus includes: a fixing member configured to fix the toner image onto the recording medium; a case that houses the fixing member; a cable whose first end is connected to the fixing member; and a connector that is connected to a second end on a side opposite to the first end of the cable, and the connector is fixed to an outer wall surface of the case that faces in a direction opposite to an attaching direction in which the fixing apparatus is attached to the apparatus main body.

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