18506876. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does this technology compare to existing toner container attachment systems in terms of efficiency and ease of use?
- 1.11 What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in printing devices?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HIROYUKI Munetsugu of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18506876 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The development apparatus described in the patent application is a device that allows for the attachment and detachment of a toner container. It includes a developing roller, a storage unit for toner, an attachment unit for the toner container, a filter, and a main unit shutter.
- Developing roller for carrying toner
- Storage unit for storing toner
- Attachment unit for toner container
- Filter to cover the opening and regulate air and toner passage
- Main unit shutter to shield or open the opening
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in photocopiers, laser printers, and other printing devices that require toner for image development.
Problems Solved
This development apparatus solves the problem of efficiently storing and transferring toner in printing devices while preventing contamination and spillage.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved toner management, reduced maintenance requirements, and enhanced printing quality.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications for this technology include office equipment manufacturing, printing device production, and aftermarket toner container sales.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar toner storage and transfer systems used in existing printing devices.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing toner container attachment systems in terms of efficiency and ease of use?
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and existing toner container attachment systems.
What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in printing devices?
The article does not address the potential cost implications of integrating this technology into printing devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
A development apparatus to and from which a toner container is attachable and detachable includes a developing roller, a storage unit configured to store toner to be carried by the developing roller, an attachment unit to and from which the toner container is attachable and detachable and provided with a reception port for receiving toner from the toner container to the storage unit, an opening through which an inside of the storage unit and an outside of the storage unit communicate with each other, a filter configured to cover the opening, permit a passage of air and disturb a passage of toner, and a main unit shutter movable between a non-communication position and a communication position and configured to shield the opening when the main unit shutter is located at the non-communication position and open the opening when the main unit shutter is located at the communication position.
