Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240201627). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240201627 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an image forming apparatus with a developing device that can be easily mounted and dismounted, featuring a sealing member that is removed when the device is used. The apparatus includes a winding shaft, a drive source, a detector, and a controller to facilitate the removal process and monitor torque load.
- The developing device is mountable and dismountable, with a sealing member for protection.
- A winding shaft is used to remove the sealing member during the start-up process.
- A drive source powers the winding shaft for the removal process.
- A detector monitors the load torque applied to the drive source.
- The controller alerts of any errors if the torque load is below a certain threshold within a specific time frame.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Easily mountable and dismountable developing device.
- Sealing member for protection during non-use.
- Winding shaft for easy removal of the sealing member.
- Torque load monitoring for efficient operation.
- Error notification system for torque load discrepancies.
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in various image forming devices, such as printers, copiers, and scanners.
Problems Solved: The technology solves the problem of efficiently sealing and unsealing the developing device in image forming apparatus.
Benefits:
- Easy maintenance and replacement of developing devices.
- Enhanced operational efficiency.
- Error detection for improved performance.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in the manufacturing of image forming devices for commercial printing, office use, and graphic design industries.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the sealing member protect the developing device? 2. What are the benefits of torque load monitoring in the image forming apparatus?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in image forming technology and developing device innovations for improved efficiency and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes a developing device that is mountable and dismountable and has a sealing member for sealing to be removed at a time of start using the developing device. the image forming apparatus further includes a winding shaft, a drive source, a detector, and a controller. the winding shaft rotates for removal processing for removing the sealing member. the drive source drives the winding shaft. the detector detects a value corresponding to a load torque applied to the drive source. the controller notifies of an error in a case where the value detected by the detector has become smaller than a predetermined value before a predetermined period of time elapses from start of the drive by the drive source.
