Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240280938). 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 20240280938 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The image forming apparatus described in the abstract includes various components such as a photosensitive member, a transfer unit with a transfer belt, primary and secondary transfer rollers, a stretching roller, a support unit, and an air duct.
- The primary transfer roller and secondary transfer inner roller work together to transfer a toner image onto a sheet through the transfer belt.
- The secondary transfer outer roller faces the secondary transfer inner roller via the transfer belt to form a nip portion for secondary transferring the toner image.
- The air duct is located downstream of the nip portion and below a portion of the transfer belt stretched between the rollers.
- The air duct includes an air intake port and moves with the transfer unit for efficient air flow during the image transfer process.
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for high-quality image transfer - Office environments for document printing - Commercial printing for mass production of materials
Problems Solved: - Efficient transfer of toner images onto sheets - Preventing toner smudging during the transfer process
Benefits: - Improved image quality on printed materials - Reduced chances of errors or defects in printing
Commercial Applications: - Printers and copiers in various industries - Printing services for businesses and individuals
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the air duct contribute to the efficiency of the image transfer process? 2. What are the key advantages of using a stretching roller in the transfer unit?
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive member, a transfer unit having a transfer belt, a primary transfer roller, a secondary transfer inner roller below the primary transfer roller in a vertical direction, and a stretching roller, a secondary transfer outer roller, a support unit, and an air duct provided in the transfer unit. the secondary transfer outer roller faces the secondary transfer inner roller via the transfer belt and forms a nip portion for secondarily transferring a toner image on the transfer belt to a sheet. the air duct is located downstream of the nip portion in a sheet conveyance direction and below a portion of the transfer belt stretched between the secondary transfer inner roller and the stretching roller in the vertical direction. the air duct includes an air intake port and moves with the transfer unit with movement of the transfer unit from the support unit.
