18668511. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TOSHIHIKO Takayama of Kanagawa (JP)
SHUICHI Tetsuno of Kanagawa (JP)
MIKIHIKO Hamada of Kanagawa (JP)
KAZUHIRO Funatani of Kanagawa (JP)
SHINSUKE Kobayashi of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18668511 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent describes an image forming apparatus that includes various components like an image bearing member, a charging member, a developing roller, a transfer roller, and a brush. The brush is positioned to collect developer remaining on the image bearing member after transferring a developer image onto a transferred member.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Image forming apparatus with a brush for collecting remaining developer.
- Brush positioned downstream of the transfer portion and upstream of the charging portion.
- Contact region of the brush overlaps with the rotation axis of the image bearing member.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various printing and copying machines to improve the efficiency of developer collection and maintenance of image quality.
Problems Solved: This innovation addresses the issue of developer residue on the image bearing member, ensuring clean and high-quality prints.
Benefits:
- Enhanced image quality.
- Improved maintenance of the image forming apparatus.
- Increased efficiency in developer collection.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Image Forming Apparatus for Improved Developer Collection This technology can be applied in commercial printers, copiers, and other imaging devices to enhance image quality and operational efficiency.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of image forming apparatus and developer collection methods to explore existing technologies and innovations.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring advancements in image forming technologies, including developer collection methods and apparatus design.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the brush in the image forming apparatus improve developer collection efficiency? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of implementing this technology in commercial printing environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus including an image bearing member, a charging member, a developing roller, a transfer roller, and a brush configured to be brought into contact with a surface of the image bearing member on a side downstream of a transfer portion and upstream of a charging portion in a rotation direction of the image bearing member and in which, wherein, after the transfer of a developer image onto a transferred member, a developer remaining on the surface of the image bearing member is collected by the developing roller, the brush is disposed such that, in a cross section perpendicular to a rotation axis of the image bearing member, a contact region of the surface of the image bearing member in contact with the brush overlaps a virtual line containing the rotation axis of the image bearing member and extending upward from the rotation axis in a vertical direction.
