US Patent Application 18299428. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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HIROYUKI Kadowaki of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18299428 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that includes various components for adjusting the temperature of the transfer unit.
- The forming unit creates a toner image on a photosensitive member.
- The transfer unit transfers the toner image onto a recording material.
- The blowing unit brings in outside air to generate an air flow that helps regulate the temperature of the transfer unit.
- The temperature detection unit measures the temperature outside the apparatus.
- The control unit manages the operation of the blowing unit based on the detected ambient temperature.
- The blowing unit is activated when the detected ambient temperature is equal to or lower than a specific threshold temperature.
- Additionally, the blowing unit is activated when the gradient value, which indicates the rate of change in the detected ambient temperature, is equal to or greater than a specific threshold gradient value.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes a forming unit, a transfer unit, a blowing unit, a temperature detection unit, and a control unit. The forming unit forms a toner image on a photosensitive member. The transfer unit transfers the formed toner image onto a recording material. The blowing unit takes outside air into the apparatus to generate an air flow for adjusting a temperature of the transfer unit. The temperature detection unit detects an ambient temperature outside the apparatus. The control unit controls driving of the blowing unit based on the detected ambient temperature. The control unit drives the blowing unit in a case where the detected ambient temperature is less than or equal to a first temperature threshold and a gradient value indicating a change in the detected ambient temperature is at least a first gradient threshold.
