18670361. IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TAKANORI Mitani of Kanagawa (JP)
SATOSHI Nishida of Kanagawa (JP)
KOHEI Okayasu of Shizuoka (JP)
IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18670361 titled 'IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS
The image-forming apparatus described in the patent application includes two photosensitive drums, two image-forming portions with development rollers bearing developers made of toner particles and organosilicon protrusions, an intermediate transfer member for transferring a developer image, and a transfer member for transferring the developer image to a recording material.
- The first contact portion is located downstream of the transfer portion and upstream of the second contact portion on the intermediate transfer member.
- The second developer has protrusions with a lower height compared to the first developer.
- The developers used in the apparatus are composed of toner particles and organosilicon protrusions for improved image quality.
- The design of the apparatus ensures efficient transfer of the developer image to the recording material.
- The configuration of the apparatus allows for precise and high-quality image formation.
Potential Applications: - Printing and copying machines - Digital imaging equipment - Office and commercial printing devices
Problems Solved: - Enhanced image quality and resolution - Efficient transfer of developer image - Reduced toner particle waste
Benefits: - Improved image clarity and sharpness - Cost-effective printing solutions - Environmentally friendly design
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image-Forming Apparatus for Printing and Copying Machines This technology can be utilized in various industries such as printing, copying, and digital imaging for high-quality image reproduction and efficient printing processes.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of organosilicon protrusions on toner particles improve image quality? 2. What are the advantages of having a lower height protrusion on the second developer compared to the first developer?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image-forming apparatus includes first and second photosensitive drums, first and second image-forming portion including first and second development rollers configured to bear developers composed of first and second toner particles and organosilicon protrusions formed on surfaces of the first and second toner particles, an intermediate transfer member to which a developer image is to be transferred in first and second contact portions in contact with the first and second photosensitive drums, and a transfer member configured to transfer the developer image to a recording material in a transfer portion. The first contact portion is formed downstream of the transfer portion and upstream of the second contact portion in a movement direction of the surface of the intermediate transfer member. A protrusion formed on the second developer has a lower height than a protrusion formed on the first developer.
