Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240239127). 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 20240239127 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The abstract of this patent application describes an image forming apparatus that includes a fixing unit to fix a toner image to a recording material and a speed control unit to control the conveyance speed of the recording material in the nip portion.
- The apparatus conveys recording materials of different basis weights at different speeds depending on whether glue binding is performed or not.
- When glue binding is not performed, a recording material with a first basis weight is conveyed at a higher speed than a recording material with a second basis weight.
- When glue binding is performed, both recording materials are conveyed at the same speed.
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for efficient printing of materials with different basis weights. - Publishing industry for high-quality printing of books with varying paper weights.
Problems Solved: - Ensures proper fixing of toner images on recording materials of different basis weights. - Optimizes conveyance speed for different types of recording materials.
Benefits: - Consistent print quality across different types of recording materials. - Improved efficiency in printing processes.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Image Forming Apparatus for Printing Industry Efficiency This technology can be used in commercial printing companies to streamline the printing process and improve print quality for various types of materials.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the speed control unit adjust the conveyance speed of recording materials? The speed control unit adjusts the conveyance speed based on the basis weight of the recording material to ensure proper fixing of toner images.
2. What are the potential cost savings for printing companies using this image forming apparatus? Printing companies can save costs by reducing the need for manual adjustments in the printing process and minimizing reprints due to improper fixing of toner images.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes a fixing unit configured to form a nip portion and fix a toner image to a recording material, and a speed control unit configured to control a conveyance speed of a recording material in the nip portion, wherein, in a case where glue binding is not performed, a recording material having a first basis weight is conveyed at a second speed greater than a first speed, and a recording material having a second basis weight greater, in basis weight, than the recording material having the first basis weight is conveyed at the first speed, and wherein, in a case where the glue binding is performed, the recording material having the first basis weight and the recording material having the second basis weight are conveyed at the first speed.
