18530966. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hirotaka Ishii of Shizuoka (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18530966 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a developing cartridge for a printer that includes a storage medium and contact portions for electrical connection. The cartridge is designed to move and engage with the printer body while maintaining electrical contact.
- The developing cartridge includes a storage medium for printing.
- The first contact portion in the photoconductor unit connects electrically to the storage medium.
- The second contact portion in the apparatus body connects electrically to the photoconductor unit.
- The photoconductor unit moves from a first position to a third position, guided by a guide member.
- Engagement between the contact portions is maintained as the photoconductor unit moves.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various types of printers and copiers that use developing cartridges for printing documents and images.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of ensuring proper electrical connection between the developing cartridge and the printer body during operation.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved reliability and efficiency in printing processes, as well as easier maintenance and replacement of developing cartridges.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include office printers, commercial printing presses, and photocopiers.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar developing cartridges with contact portions for electrical connection in printers and copiers.
Unanswered Questions
== How does this technology impact the overall printing speed of the printer? This article does not provide information on how this technology affects the printing speed of the printer.
== What materials are used in the construction of the developing cartridge? The article does not specify the materials used in the construction of the developing cartridge.
Original Abstract Submitted
A developing cartridge includes a storage medium. A first contact portion is provided in a photoconductor unit and configured to be electrically connected to the storage medium. A second contact portion is provided in an apparatus body. The photoconductor unit is configured to, in a case of attaching the photoconductor unit to the apparatus body, move from a first position to a second position while being guided by a guide member and then move from the second position to a third position below the second position. At least one of the first contact portion and the second contact portion is capable of being displaced such that engagement between the first contact portion and the second contact portion is performed while the photoconductor unit moves by being guided by the guide member, and the engagement is maintained while the photoconductor unit moves from the second position to the third position.
