Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240111246). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Hirotaka Ishii of Shizuoka (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240111246 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a developing cartridge for a printer that includes a storage medium and contact portions for electrical connection.

• The developing cartridge has a photoconductor unit with a first contact portion that connects to the storage medium, and an apparatus body with a second contact portion.
• The photoconductor unit can move between different positions when attached to the apparatus body, guided by a guide member.
• The first and second contact portions can engage and maintain connection while the photoconductor unit moves, ensuring proper electrical connection.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various types of printers and copiers that use developing cartridges.

Problems Solved

This innovation solves the problem of ensuring proper electrical connection between the storage medium and the photoconductor unit in a developing cartridge.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved reliability and efficiency in printing processes, as well as easier maintenance of the developing cartridge.

Potential Commercial Applications

Commercial applications of this technology can be found in the manufacturing and sale of printers, copiers, and other imaging devices.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be developing cartridges with fixed contact portions that may not ensure proper connection during movement.

How does this technology compare to existing developing cartridge designs in terms of cost-effectiveness?

This article does not provide information on the cost implications of implementing this technology compared to traditional developing cartridge designs.

What impact does this technology have on the overall performance of the printer or copier?

The article does not address how this technology affects the overall performance metrics of the printer or copier, such as speed, print quality, or energy efficiency.

Original Abstract Submitted

a developing cartridge includes a storage medium. a first contact portion is provided in a photoconductor unit and configured to be electrically connected to the storage medium. a second contact portion is provided in an apparatus body. the photoconductor unit is configured to, in a case of attaching the photoconductor unit to the apparatus body, move from a first position to a second position while being guided by a guide member and then move from the second position to a third position below the second position. at least one of the first contact portion and the second contact portion is capable of being displaced such that engagement between the first contact portion and the second contact portion is performed while the photoconductor unit moves by being guided by the guide member, and the engagement is maintained while the photoconductor unit moves from the second position to the third position.