18541149. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hirokazu Fujino of Shizuoka (JP)
Hirokazu Okugawa of Shizuoka (JP)
Shunsuke Matsushita of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18541149 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The image forming apparatus described in the patent application includes various components such as an image bearing member, a developing unit with a detachable supply container, developer amount acquiring portions, notifying portions, a storing portion, a setting portion, and a controller.
- The controller is responsible for controlling the apparatus to operate in a mode where a developer image can be formed until the supply container is exchanged after receiving a notification from the notifying portion.
- The setting portion adjusts the usable amount based on the exchange number information.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Apparatus for forming developer image with a detachable supply container.
- Controller for controlling operation modes based on supply container exchange.
- Setting portion for adjusting usable amount based on exchange number information.
- Potential Applications:**
This technology can be used in various image forming devices such as printers, copiers, and multifunction devices.
- Problems Solved:**
This technology addresses the issue of efficiently managing developer supply in image forming apparatus.
- Benefits:**
- Improved control over developer supply.
- Enhanced efficiency in image forming processes.
- Reduced maintenance requirements.
- Commercial Applications:**
This technology can be beneficial for companies manufacturing image forming devices, as it can improve the performance and reliability of their products.
- Questions about the Technology:**
1. How does the controller adjust the operation mode based on the supply container exchange? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of using this technology in image forming devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member, a developing unit to which a supply container is detachably mountable, a first developer amount acquiring portion, a second developer amount acquiring portion, a first notifying portion, a storing portion, a setting portion, a second notifying portion, and a controller. This controller carries out control so as to be capable of executing an operation in an operation mode in which a developer image is capable of being formed by the developing unit, until the supply container connected to the developing unit is exchanged after first notification is provided by the first notifying portion. The setting portion sets the usable amount depending on the exchange number information.
