Kyocera document solutions inc. (20240345520). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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kyocera document solutions inc.
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240345520 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: An image forming apparatus has a process for collecting transfer residual toner, involving allowing the toner to adhere to a collecting roller, moving the toner to an image carrier, and then collecting it on an intermediate transfer body.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Transfer residual toner collection process
- Toner adhesion step on collecting roller
- Toner moving step to image carrier
- Toner collecting step on intermediate transfer body
- Control unit managing white background toner amount
- Voltage control on collecting roller based on toner charge polarity
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various image forming devices and printers to improve toner collection efficiency and maintain image quality.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses issues related to toner waste management, ensuring proper collection of transfer residual toner to maintain print quality and reduce environmental impact.
Benefits:
- Enhanced toner collection efficiency
- Improved image quality
- Reduced toner waste
- Environmental sustainability
Commercial Applications: This technology can be utilized in commercial printers, copiers, and multifunction devices to optimize toner collection processes, leading to cost savings and improved performance in high-volume printing environments.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on toner collection methods in image forming devices and printers.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in toner collection technologies, efficiency improvements, and environmental impact assessments related to image forming apparatus.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the toner adhesion step on the collecting roller improve toner collection efficiency? 2. What are the potential environmental benefits of using this technology in image forming devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
an image forming apparatus performs a transfer residual toner collection operation including a toner adhesion step of allowing transfer residual toner to temporarily adhere to the collecting roller during execution of image forming operation, a toner moving step of moving the transfer residual toner adhered on the collecting roller to an image carrier after the image forming operation is finished, and a toner collecting step of moving the transfer residual toner from the image carrier to an intermediate transfer body and collecting the transfer residual toner. the control unit controls an image forming unit having white background toner amount that is a threshold value or more, to apply the collecting roller with a voltage having the same polarity as toner charge polarity in the toner adhesion step, and to apply the collecting roller with a voltage having opposite polarity to the toner charge polarity in the toner moving step.
