公开(公告)号：US08843009B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13571875

申请日：2012-08-10

Applicant: Kazuki Yogosawa ,  Nobuto Yokokawa ,  Satoru Uchida ,  Takeshi Fukao ,  Takuya Sekine ,  Hiroki Matsuura ,  Masakazu Imai

Inventor： Kazuki Yogosawa ,  Nobuto Yokokawa ,  Satoru Uchida ,  Takeshi Fukao ,  Takuya Sekine ,  Hiroki Matsuura ,  Masakazu Imai

IPC: G03G15/16 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/5058

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming mechanism, an image bearing member, a transfer member, a transfer member mount, and an image detector. The image forming mechanism forms a first image and a second image on a surface of the image bearing member. The transfer member is disposed facing the image bearing member and contactable thereagainst to form a transfer nip at which the first image is transferred from the image bearing member to a recording medium. The transfer member mount on which the transfer member is disposed accommodates multiple different sizes of transfer member. The image detector detects the second image on the surface of the image bearing member. The image forming apparatus includes a plurality of interchangeable transfer members, only one of which at any given time faces the image bearing member, and a transfer member switching device to switch between the plurality of transfer members.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括图像形成机构，图像承载部件，转印部件，转印部件安装件和图像检测器。 图像形成机构在图像承载部件的表面上形成第一图像和第二图像。 传送构件被设置为面对图像承载构件并且可与其接触，以形成第一图像从图像承载构件转印到记录介质的转印区。 传送构件安装件上设置有传送构件，容纳多个不同尺寸的传送构件。 图像检测器检测图像承载部件表面上的第二图像。 图像形成装置包括多个可互换传送构件，其中只有一个在任何给定时间面对图像承载构件，并且传送构件切换装置在多个传送构件之间切换。

公开(公告)号：US07277657B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US10926094

申请日：2004-08-26

Applicant: Satoru Uchida ,  Kiyoshi Horikawa ,  Hiroyoshi Haga ,  Kazuchika Saeki

Inventor： Satoru Uchida ,  Kiyoshi Horikawa ,  Hiroyoshi Haga ,  Kazuchika Saeki

IPC: G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/168

Abstract: A cleaning device is used in an image forming apparatus to remove residual attachments including toner and paper powders from a surface of a movable intermediate transfer element onto which toner images are transferred from an image carrier. The cleaning device includes a cleaning brush that contacts the surface of the intermediate transfer element to apply a bias having a predetermined polarity to the toner adhered onto the surface of the intermediate transfer element so as to make uniform a polarity of the toner. The cleaning device further includes a pressing member that contacts the surface of the intermediate transfer element with a predetermined pressure. The pressing member is disposed at a position upstream of the cleaning brush in a direction of movement of the intermediate transfer element.

Abstract translation: 在图像形成装置中使用清洁装置，从可移动的中间转印元件的表面去除包括调色剂和纸粉末在内的残留附件，调色剂图像从图像载体转印到该表面上。 清洁装置包括清洁刷，该清洁刷接触中间转印元件的表面以向附着在中间转印元件的表面上的调色剂施加具有预定极性的偏压，以使调色剂的极性均匀。 清洁装置还包括以预定压力接触中间转印元件的表面的按压构件。 按压构件设置在中间转印元件的移动方向上的清洁刷上游的位置处。

公开(公告)号：US06901234B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-31

申请号：US10389979

申请日：2003-03-18

Applicant: Hiromi Ogiyama ,  Katsuya Kawagoe ,  Shin Kayahara ,  Ryuuichi Minbu ,  Yuuji Sawai ,  Mitsuru Takahashi ,  Satoru Uchida ,  Hideki Kamiyama

Inventor： Hiromi Ogiyama ,  Katsuya Kawagoe ,  Shin Kayahara ,  Ryuuichi Minbu ,  Yuuji Sawai ,  Mitsuru Takahashi ,  Satoru Uchida ,  Hideki Kamiyama

IPC: G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/1675 ,  G03G2215/1623

Abstract: An image forming apparatus of the present invention includes an intermediate image transfer belt passed over a plurality of support members and movable while carrying a toner image of preselected polarity transferred thereto. An electrode member contacts the inside surface of the belt and is applied with a preselected voltage for transferring the toner image from the belt to a recording medium. A contact member with high electric resistance contacts the belt at a position adjacent the electrode member and includes an insulating layer thereon.

Abstract translation: 本发明的图像形成装置包括通过多个支撑构件的中间图像转印带，并且在承载转印有预选极性的调色剂图像的同时可移动。 电极构件接触带的内表面并且施加预定电压以将调色剂图像从带传送到记录介质。 具有高电阻的接触构件在与电极构件相邻的位置处接触带，并且在其上包括绝缘层。

公开(公告)号：US6167230A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-26

申请号：US431276

申请日：1999-11-01

Applicant: Takayuki Kimura ,  Shohji Hayashi ,  Yasuhiro Sagawa ,  Satoru Uchida

Inventor： Takayuki Kimura ,  Shohji Hayashi ,  Yasuhiro Sagawa ,  Satoru Uchida

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/14

CPC classification number: G03G15/6535

Abstract: A simple, low cost image forming apparatus for transferring a toner image from a photoconductive element, intermediate image transfer body or similar image carrier to a recording medium and an image transferring device therefor are disclosed. When a discharger for separating a paper or similar recording-medium from the image carrier is located on a path along which the surface of the image carrier moved away from an image transfer nip (in early moves for, e.g., layout reasons, the defective separation of the trailing edge of the paper is obviated which would scatter a toner image. The trailing edge of the paper is substantially prevented from jumping up and contacting a structural element included in the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将调色剂图像从感光元件，中间图像转印体或类似图像载体转印到记录介质的简单的低成本图像形成装置及其图像转印装置。 当用于从图像载体分离纸张或类似记录介质的放电器位于沿图像载体的表面移动远离图像转印辊隙的路径上（在早期移动中，例如布局原因时，故障分离 纸张的后缘被消除，这将散布调色剂图像，纸张的后缘基本上被防止跳起并接触包括在设备中的结构元件。

公开(公告)号：US6035157A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-07

申请号：US179898

申请日：1998-10-28

Applicant: Mitsuru Takahashi ,  Satoru Uchida

Inventor： Mitsuru Takahashi ,  Satoru Uchida

IPC: G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/168 ,  G03G2215/1652

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a transfer device to transfer an image on an image carrier to a transfer sheet. The transfer device includes a transfer roller and transfers an image on the image carrier to a transfer sheet conveyed into a transfer area between the transfer roller and the image carrier by applying a bias voltage to the transfer roller. The transfer device includes a device to apply a release agent for an alien substance to a surface of the transfer roller. Toner and an alien substance, such as paper dust, thereby hardly adheres to the release agent applied on the surface of the transfer roller. Even if toner and/or an alien substance are put on the release agent applied on the surface of the transfer roller, such toner and/or an alien substance are easily removed by a cleaning device. Thus, lowering of an image quality due to insufficient cleaning of the transfer roller is avoided.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括将图像载体上的图像转印到转印纸上的转印装置。 转印装置包括转印辊，并通过向转印辊施加偏置电压将图像载体上的图像转印到转印纸上，该转印纸被输送到转印辊和图像载体之间的转印区域中。 转印装置包括将外来物质的脱模剂施加到转印辊的表面的装置。 调色剂和诸如纸粉之类的外来物质因而很难粘附在转印辊表面上施加的脱模剂。 即使调色剂和/或外来物质被放在施加在转印辊表面上的脱模剂上，这种调色剂和/或外来物质也容易被清洁装置除去。 因此，避免了由于转印辊的清洁不足导致的图像质量下降。

公开(公告)号：US4806775A

公开(公告)日：1989-02-21

申请号：US143664

申请日：1988-01-14

Applicant: Satoru Uchida

Inventor： Satoru Uchida

IPC: H04N1/028 ,  H04N1/03 ,  H01J40/14

CPC classification number: H04N1/02865 ,  H04N1/02815 ,  H04N1/03 ,  H04N2201/02412 ,  H04N2201/02418 ,  H04N2201/02497

Abstract: An image reading system for optically reading an original includes a convergent type light-emitting diode array as a light source, a white level reference and an image sensor disposed opposite to the white level reference. The light emitted from the LED array has a light intensity distribution which reduces in level in a transverse direction from an irradiation axis. The LED array is preferably so disposed with its irradiation axis passing a mid-point between the white level reference and an intersection point between an original surface travelling line and a straight line extending between the white level reference and the image sensor.

Abstract translation: 用于光学读取原稿的图像读取系统包括作为光源的收敛型发光二极管阵列，白电平基准和与白电平基准相对设置的图像传感器。 从LED阵列发出的光具有从照射轴沿横向降低水平的光强度分布。 LED阵列优选地如此设置，其照射轴通过白平衡基准之间的中点和原始表面行进线与在白色基准和图像传感器之间延伸的直线之间的交点。

公开(公告)号：US4694332A

公开(公告)日：1987-09-15

申请号：US827267

申请日：1986-02-07

Applicant: Satoru Uchida

Inventor： Satoru Uchida

IPC: H04N1/028 ,  G02B5/26 ,  G02B5/28 ,  H04N1/19 ,  H04N1/46 ,  H04N1/48

CPC classification number: G02B5/285 ,  H04N1/488

Abstract: A color image reader for decomposing two-color images into independent color components includes a color-separating mirror which is provided with a multi-layer interference filter on one of opposite major surfaces thereof. The other surface of the mirror serves as a reflection surface. Image light incident to the mirror is separated into two different color components which are then redirected to propagate in the same direction. The two color components respectively are focused to different line image sensors.

Abstract translation: 用于将双色图像分解为独立颜色分量的彩色图像读取器包括在其相对主表面之一上设置有多层干涉滤光器的分色镜。 镜的另一个表面用作反射表面。 入射到镜子的图像光被分成两个不同的颜色分量，然后被重新定向以沿相同的方向传播。 两种颜色分量分别聚焦到不同的线图像传感器。