18364009. 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 18364009 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus with different modes for controlling suction force based on the grammage of the sheet being processed.
- Transfer unit, fixing unit, conveyance unit, and control unit are included in the image forming apparatus.
- Control unit can switch between a first mode and a second mode.
- In the first mode, when the sheet has a first grammage and reaches the fixing unit, the control unit adjusts the suction force of the first suction unit to a first suction force.
- In the second mode, when the sheet has a second grammage smaller than the first, the control unit adjusts the suction force of the first suction unit to a second suction force smaller than the first.
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- Potential Applications
- Printing industry
- Photocopying machines
- Document scanning devices
- Problems Solved
- Ensures proper handling of sheets with different grammages
- Prevents paper jams and misfeeds
- Improves overall print quality
- Benefits
- Versatility in handling various types of paper
- Reduces maintenance and repair costs
- Enhances efficiency and productivity in printing processes
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes a transfer unit, a fixing unit, a conveyance unit, and a control unit. The control unit selectively performs a plurality of modes including a first mode and a second mode. The first mode is a mode in which, when a grammage of a sheet is a first grammage, if a leading edge of the sheet has reached the fixing unit, the control unit controls the first suction unit such that suction force of the first suction unit becomes first suction force. The second mode is a mode in which, when the grammage of the sheet is a second grammage smaller than the first grammage, if a leading edge of the sheet has reached the fixing unit, the control unit controls the first suction unit such that the suction force of the first suction unit becomes second suction force smaller than the first suction force.
