Fujifilm business innovation corp. (20240319652). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
fujifilm business innovation corp.
Inventor(s)
Yoshiyuki Tominaga of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240319652 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The image forming apparatus described in the abstract includes a transfer unit that transfers an image to a target object, a holding portion that rotates along the transfer direction of the transfer unit, and a transport unit that moves the target object along a transport route.
- Transfer unit contacts target object and transfers image
- Holding portion rotates along transfer direction
- Transport unit moves target object along transport route
- Stops transportation when image transfer is complete
- Separates target object from transfer unit before contact again
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for transferring images onto various objects - Manufacturing sector for labeling products with images - Packaging industry for customizing packaging materials with images
Problems Solved: - Efficient transfer of images onto target objects - Preventing damage to transferred images during transportation - Streamlining production processes in various industries
Benefits: - Improved image transfer accuracy - Reduced production time and costs - Enhanced customization options for products
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Image Transfer Technology for Enhanced Product Customization This technology can be used in industries such as printing, manufacturing, and packaging to streamline production processes and offer customized solutions to customers. The market implications include increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved product personalization.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the holding portion contribute to the efficiency of image transfer? The holding portion rotates along the transfer direction, ensuring smooth and continuous image transfer onto the target object.
2. What are the key benefits of using the transport unit in the image forming apparatus? The transport unit facilitates the movement of the target object along a designated route, ensuring precise positioning for image transfer.
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus includes a transfer unit that comes into contact with a target object and that transfers an image to the target object, a holding portion that holds the target object including a circumferential surface such that the circumferential surface rotates along a transfer direction of the transfer unit, and a transport unit that transports the target object held by the holding portion along a transport route, that stops transportation of the target object in a case where the transfer unit transfers the image to the target object, and that causes the target object to be separated from the transfer unit before a surface of the target object on which transfer of the image is finished comes into contact with the transfer unit again.
