18512721. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tetsushi Uneme of Kanagawa (JP)
Shinichi Nishida of Kanagawa (JP)
Masahiro Suetsugu of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18512721 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus with a process unit that includes a frame for storing developer, a developer bearing member for supplying developer to develop an electrostatic latent image, and a circuit board with light emitting and receiving portions for emitting and receiving light within the storage portion.
- The process unit of the image forming apparatus includes a frame with a storage portion for developer.
- A developer bearing member is used to supply developer to the image bearing member for developing an electrostatic latent image.
- The circuit board attached to the frame includes a light emitting portion for emitting light and a light receiving portion for receiving the emitted light that has passed through the storage portion.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various types of printing devices such as laser printers, photocopiers, and multifunction printers.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient developer supply for developing electrostatic latent images. 2. Accurate emission and reception of light within the storage portion.
Benefits
1. Improved image quality in printed documents. 2. Enhanced reliability and performance of the image forming apparatus. 3. Simplified maintenance and operation of the apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body, an image bearing member, and a process unit attached to the apparatus body, the process unit including a frame including a storage portion configured to store developer, a developer bearing member configured to supply developer to the image bearing member to develop an electrostatic latent image; and a circuit board attached to the frame, wherein the circuit board includes a light emitting portion configured to emit light, and a light receiving portion configured to receive the light emitted from the light emitting portion and having passed through an interior of the storage portion.
