US Patent Application 18219936. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA


Inventor(s)

Ryoichi Kawasumi of Toride-shi (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18219936 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a new method for collecting ultrafine particles (UFP) in a printing device.

  • The invention involves using a UFP collecting filter that can be easily exchanged.
  • The filter is placed between the transfer and fixing components of the printing device.
  • A duct unit, which holds the UFP collecting filter, can be easily mounted and removed from the duct.
  • This design simplifies the process of collecting UFPs and allows for easy maintenance of the filter.
  • The innovation aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of UFP collection in printing devices.


Original Abstract Submitted

In opposition to a sheet feeding path, an ultrafine particle (UFP) collecting filter provided between transfer and fixing is easily exchanged. Therefore, a duct unit kept in a state of holding the UFP collecting filter is removably and easily mounted to a duct.