Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240231264). 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 20240231264 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The image forming apparatus described in the patent application includes various components such as an image forming portion, a fixing portion, a discharging portion, a discharge path, a reversing portion, and a reconveying path.
- The apparatus has a curl correcting portion in the reconveying path to correct the curl of the sheet being conveyed.
- The curl correcting portion consists of a first correcting portion that bends the sheet upwardly and a second correcting portion that bends the sheet downwardly.
- The second correcting portion is positioned downstream of the first correcting portion in the conveyance direction of the sheet.
Potential Applications:
- This technology can be used in printers, copiers, and other image forming devices to ensure proper sheet handling and quality output.
- It can improve the overall efficiency and reliability of image forming processes in various industries.
Problems Solved:
- The apparatus addresses the issue of curled sheets affecting the final output quality in image forming devices.
- It ensures that sheets are properly straightened and aligned for accurate printing and copying.
Benefits:
- Improved sheet handling and output quality.
- Enhanced reliability and efficiency in image forming processes.
- Reduced waste due to misaligned or curled sheets.
Commercial Applications:
- This technology can be valuable for companies in the printing, copying, and document processing industries.
- It can lead to the development of more advanced and reliable image forming devices for commercial use.
Prior Art:
- Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on sheet handling and curl correction in image forming devices.
Frequently Updated Research:
- Ongoing research in the field of image forming technology may lead to further advancements in sheet handling and curl correction methods.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the curl correcting portion in the reconveying path improve the overall output quality of the image forming apparatus? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits for businesses implementing this technology in their image forming processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes an image forming portion, a fixing portion, a discharging portion, a discharge path toward the discharging portion, a reversing portion including a reverse path branched from the discharge path and to reverse the sheet and a reconveying path branched from the reverse path and through which the sheet reversed in the reversing portion is reconveyed to the image forming portion. a curl correcting portion is disposed in the reconveying path and corrects curl of the sheet conveyed through the reconveying path. the curl correcting portion includes a first correcting portion to apply a force to upwardly bend the first side to the sheet conveyed through the reconveying path, and a second correcting portion to apply a force to downwardly bend the first side. the second correcting portion is disposed downstream of the first correcting portion with respect to a conveyance direction of the sheet.
