18596287. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Kazuhiro Funatani of Kanagawa (JP)

Masatake Tanaka of Kanagawa (JP)

Kentaro Yamawaki of Shizuoka (JP)

Kenichi Iida of Tokyo (JP)

Shinsuke Kobayashi of Kanagawa (JP)

Kensuke Umeda of Kanagawa (JP)

Takanori Watanabe of Kanagawa (JP)

Ai Suzuki of Tokyo (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18596287 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a mechanism within an image forming apparatus that allows for easier replenishment of developer. A developer supply bottle can be attached to an attachment port inside the apparatus, allowing the developer to move into a housing chamber by its own weight when attached.

• An attachment port inside the image forming apparatus allows for the attachment of a developer supply bottle.
• The developer supply bottle can be attached when the cover of the apparatus is open.
• The developer inside the supply bottle moves into a housing chamber by its own weight when attached.

Key Features and Innovation:

• Mechanism for developer replenishment in an image forming apparatus.
• Attachment port for developer supply bottle.
• Developer moves into housing chamber by its own weight.

Potential Applications:

This technology can be applied in various image forming devices such as printers, copiers, and scanners.

Problems Solved:

This technology simplifies the process of replenishing developer in image forming apparatus, making it more user-friendly.

Benefits:

• Easier developer replenishment process.
• More user-friendly operation.
• Efficient developer distribution within the apparatus.

Commercial Applications:

This technology can be utilized in the manufacturing of image forming devices for commercial and office use, enhancing user experience and efficiency in developer replenishment processes.

Prior Art:

Further research can be conducted in the field of image forming apparatus and developer replenishment mechanisms to explore existing technologies and innovations.

Frequently Updated Research:

Stay updated on advancements in image forming technology, developer replenishment mechanisms, and user-friendly features in office equipment.

Questions about Developer Replenishment Technology:

1. How does this technology improve the user experience in image forming devices? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of implementing this developer replenishment mechanism in commercial settings?

Original Abstract Submitted

A mechanism that enables developer replenishment by a simpler structure and a mechanism that enables more user-friendly developer replenishment are provided. An attachment port to which a developer supply bottle containing a developer stored therein is detachably attachable is disposed in an interior of an image forming apparatus. The developer supply bottle can be attached when the cover is in an open state. According to this image forming apparatus, when the developer supply bottle is attached to the attachment port, the developer inside the developer supply bottle moves into a developer housing chamber by its own weight.