18492521. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tomohiro Suzuki of Kanagawa (JP)
Takeo Kawanami of Kanagawa (JP)
Akinori Mitsumata of Tokyo (JP)
Tomoya Tateishi of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18492521 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The image forming apparatus described in the patent application allows for a replenishment container to be detachably attached to it. The apparatus includes a drum unit with a photosensitive drum and a development unit with a development roller and a reception portion for the replenishment container. The development unit is movable relative to the drum unit. The apparatus also includes a housing with an opening/closing member that can cover or expose the reception portion, and a support member that can support or retract from the development unit in conjunction with the movement of the opening/closing member.
- Drum unit with photosensitive drum
- Development unit with development roller and reception portion for replenishment container
- Housing with opening/closing member and support member
- Support member moves in conjunction with opening/closing member
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- Potential Applications
- Office printers
- Photocopiers
- Scanners
- Problems Solved
- Easy replenishment of toner or ink
- Simplified maintenance process
- Reduced downtime for refills
- Benefits
- Quick and easy replacement of replenishment containers
- Improved efficiency in printing processes
- Reduced risk of spills or leaks during refills
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus is configured to allow a replenishment container to be detachably attached thereto. The image forming apparatus includes a drum unit including a photosensitive drum, and a development unit. The development unit includes a development roller, a reception portion configured to receive the replenishment container. The development unit is movable relative to the drum unit. The image forming apparatus further includes a housing including an opening/closing member movable between a cover position, at which the opening/closing member covers the reception portion, and an exposing position, at which the reception portion is exposed, and a support member configured to be movable between a support position, at which the support member supports the development unit, and a retracted position, at which the support member is retracted from the support position, in conjunction with the movement of the opening/closing member.
