Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240255891). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
AKIRA Yoshimura of Shizuoka (JP)
TAKUJI Uesugi of Kanagawa (JP)
AKITOSHI Toyota of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240255891 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The abstract of the patent application describes an image forming apparatus with a first side plate, a second side plate, a first connecting member, and a frame. The first connecting member is secured to the first side plate at a first securing portion and to the second side plate at a second securing portion. The frame is sandwiched between the side plates and secured to both.
- The first side plate and the first connecting member are deformed to create the first securing portion, while the second side plate and the first connecting member are deformed to create the second securing portion.
- This design allows for secure attachment of the frame to the side plates, ensuring stability and proper alignment of components in the image forming apparatus.
- The innovative securing method simplifies assembly and maintenance processes, reducing production time and costs.
- By utilizing deformation of components for securing, the apparatus achieves a compact and efficient design.
- The image forming apparatus benefits from increased durability and reliability due to the secure attachment of the frame to the side plates.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in various types of printers, copiers, and other image forming devices. - It can also be used in industrial printing and large-scale document processing equipment.
Problems Solved: - Ensures proper alignment and stability of components in the image forming apparatus. - Simplifies assembly and maintenance processes, reducing production time and costs.
Benefits: - Increased durability and reliability of the image forming apparatus. - Compact and efficient design for space-saving and cost-effective solutions.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized in the manufacturing of printers, copiers, and industrial printing equipment. - It offers a competitive advantage in the market by providing a more reliable and efficient image forming solution.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the deformation of components contribute to the secure attachment of the frame in the image forming apparatus? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of using this innovative securing method in the manufacturing process?
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes a first side plate, a second side plate, a first connecting member, the first connecting member being secured to the first side plate at a first securing portion and being secured to the second side plate at a second securing portion, and a frame, the frame being sandwiched between the first side plate and the second side plate and being secured to the first side plate and the second side plate. at least one of the first side plate and the first connecting member is deformed to form the first securing portion, and at least one of the second side plate and the first connecting member is deformed to form the second securing portion.
