18593740. IMAGE FORMING DEVICE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING DEVICE
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SHUNTARO Tezuka of Shizuoka (JP)
IMAGE FORMING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18593740 titled 'IMAGE FORMING DEVICE
The abstract describes an image forming device with a fixing unit, frame unit, and width detector to guide and detect the width of a recording material.
- Fixing unit heats and fixes toner image to recording material.
- Frame unit has guide portion to direct recording material to fixing unit.
- Width detector in frame unit detects recording material width.
- Width detector attached to first mounting hole in frame unit.
- Second mounting hole in frame unit for width detector, positioned differently from first mounting hole.
- Width detector attachable to second mounting hole but not attached.
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for high-quality image output. - Office environments for efficient document processing.
Problems Solved: - Ensures accurate alignment and fixing of toner image on recording material. - Prevents misalignment or damage to recording material during printing.
Benefits: - Consistent and precise image output. - Reduced waste of recording materials. - Improved overall printing efficiency.
Commercial Applications: - Printers, copiers, and multifunction devices for businesses. - Printing services for professional image reproduction.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the width detector ensure accurate detection of recording material width? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this technology into existing printing devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming device includes a fixing unit to fix a toner image to a recording material while heating the recording material, a frame unit provided with a guide portion to guide the recording material to the fixing unit, and a width detector provided in a portion of the frame unit in which the guide portion is provided to detect a recording material width. The frame unit has a first mounting hole to which the width detector is attached and a second mounting hole. The second mounting hole is provided at a position that differs from a position of the first mounting hole in a recording material width direction, the second mounting hole further is provided in the portion of the frame unit in which the guide portion is provided, and the width detector is attachable in the second mounting hole but not attached to the second mounting hole.
