18410657. 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 18410657 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The abstract of this patent application describes an image forming apparatus that includes a fixing unit to fix a toner image to a recording material and a speed control unit to control the conveyance speed of the recording material in the nip portion.
- The apparatus conveys recording materials of different basis weights at different speeds depending on whether glue binding is performed or not.
- Recording materials with a first basis weight are conveyed at a higher speed when glue binding is not performed.
- Recording materials with a second basis weight, greater than the first, are conveyed at a lower speed when glue binding is not performed.
- When glue binding is performed, both types of recording materials are conveyed at the lower speed.
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for efficient handling of recording materials with different basis weights. - Publishing industry for optimized printing processes based on basis weight variations.
Problems Solved: - Efficient conveyance of recording materials with different basis weights. - Improved printing quality and consistency.
Benefits: - Enhanced printing efficiency. - Reduced chances of paper jams or misalignments.
Commercial Applications: - Printers and copiers for businesses. - Publishing houses and print shops.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the apparatus determine the basis weight of the recording material?
The apparatus may use sensors or manual input to identify the basis weight.
2. What are the potential cost savings for businesses using this technology?
Businesses can save on time and resources by optimizing the printing process based on basis weight variations.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes a fixing unit configured to form a nip portion and fix a toner image to a recording material, and a speed control unit configured to control a conveyance speed of a recording material in the nip portion, wherein, in a case where glue binding is not performed, a recording material having a first basis weight is conveyed at a second speed greater than a first speed, and a recording material having a second basis weight greater, in basis weight, than the recording material having the first basis weight is conveyed at the first speed, and wherein, in a case where the glue binding is performed, the recording material having the first basis weight and the recording material having the second basis weight are conveyed at the first speed.
