Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240160127). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HIROYUKI Munetsugu of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240160127 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a development apparatus for attaching and detaching a toner container, including a developing roller, a storage unit for toner, an attachment unit with a reception port for toner, an opening with a filter, and a main unit shutter.
- Developing apparatus for toner container attachment and detachment
- Includes developing roller, storage unit, attachment unit, opening with filter, and main unit shutter
- Filter in opening allows air passage and disrupts toner passage
- Main unit shutter moves to shield or open the opening
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in printers, copiers, and other imaging devices that require toner for development processes.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently attaching and detaching toner containers in development apparatus, ensuring smooth operation and minimal toner spillage.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved toner handling, reduced maintenance time, and increased overall efficiency in printing and copying processes.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in the manufacturing of office equipment such as printers and copiers, where efficient toner handling is essential for smooth operation.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar development apparatus designs in the field of printing and copying equipment.
Unanswered Questions
How does the filter in the opening prevent toner passage while allowing air passage?
The filter is designed to disrupt the flow of toner particles while still allowing air to pass through, ensuring proper ventilation within the storage unit.
What materials are typically used for the main unit shutter in development apparatus?
Main unit shutters are commonly made of durable materials such as plastic or metal to withstand frequent opening and closing movements during toner container attachment and detachment processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
a development apparatus to and from which a toner container is attachable and detachable includes a developing roller, a storage unit configured to store toner to be carried by the developing roller, an attachment unit to and from which the toner container is attachable and detachable and provided with a reception port for receiving toner from the toner container to the storage unit, an opening through which an inside of the storage unit and an outside of the storage unit communicate with each other, a filter configured to cover the opening, permit a passage of air and disturb a passage of toner, and a main unit shutter movable between a non-communication position and a communication position and configured to shield the opening when the main unit shutter is located at the non-communication position and open the opening when the main unit shutter is located at the communication position.
