公开(公告)号：US20170255150A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-07

申请号：US15602720

申请日：2017-05-23

Applicant: Takamasa HASE ,  Masahiko SATOH ,  Shinichi NAMEKATA ,  Kenji ISHll ,  Takeshi UCHITANI ,  Tadashi OGAWA ,  Teppei KAWATA ,  Arinobu YOSHIURA ,  Kazuya SAITO ,  Toshihiko SHIMOKAWA ,  Shuutaroh YUASA ,  Kensuke YAMAJI ,  Masaaki YOSHIKAWA ,  Hiroshi YOSHINAGA ,  Hiromasa TAKAGI ,  Naoki IWAYA ,  Takuya SESHITA ,  Takahiro IMADA ,  Hajime GOTOH ,  Akira SUZUKI

Inventor： Takamasa HASE ,  Masahiko SATOH ,  Shinichi NAMEKATA ,  Kenji ISHll ,  Takeshi UCHITANI ,  Tadashi OGAWA ,  Teppei KAWATA ,  Arinobu YOSHIURA ,  Kazuya SAITO ,  Toshihiko SHIMOKAWA ,  Shuutaroh YUASA ,  Kensuke YAMAJI ,  Masaaki YOSHIKAWA ,  Hiroshi YOSHINAGA ,  Hiromasa TAKAGI ,  Naoki IWAYA ,  Takuya SESHITA ,  Takahiro IMADA ,  Hajime GOTOH ,  Akira SUZUKI

IPC: G03G15/20 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/2028 ,  G03G15/2039 ,  G03G15/205 ,  G03G15/55

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a fixing device. The fixing device includes a rotatable endless fixing member, a nip forming member arranged inside the fixing member, a pressing member in contact with the nip forming member via the fixing member, and a heating source configured to heat the fixing member. When an abnormality occurs in at least one of the fixing device and other devices included in the image forming apparatus, a rotation of the fixing member is stopped prior to stopping a rotation driving of a discharging unit and, after stopping, the fixing member is controlled to rotate.

公开(公告)号：US09367010B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13727817

申请日：2012-12-27

Applicant: Hiromasa Takagi ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Hiromasa Takagi ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2089 ,  G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/206 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: According to an embodiments, provided is a fixing device that includes: an endless fixing belt, heats and melts a toner image, and has flexibility; a stationary member that is set stationary on an inner peripheral surface side of the fixing belt and comes into contact under pressure to form a nip portion; and a reinforcement member that is set stationary on the inner peripheral surface side of the fixing belt and comes into abutment with the stationary member. If it is assumed that a length of the nip portion in a direction of conveyance of the recording medium is designated as A; and a length between an upstream-side abutment portion and a downstream-side abutment portion at which the stationary member and the reinforcement member come into abutment with each other is designated as B, following relation is established: A

Abstract translation: 根据实施例，提供一种定影装置，其包括：环形定影带，加热并熔化调色剂图像，并且具有柔性; 固定部件，其固定在所述定影带的内周面侧，并且在压力下接触以形成压合部; 以及固定在固定带的内周面侧并与静止部件抵接的加强部件。 如果假设记录介质的传送方向上的夹持部的长度被指定为A， 将固定部件与加强部件抵接的上游侧抵接部与下游侧抵接部之间的长度设为B，建立以下关系：A

公开(公告)号：US09304454B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US14449418

申请日：2014-08-01

Applicant: Takuya Suganuma ,  Jun Yura ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Masaki Sukesako ,  Hiroki Ishii ,  Hironobu Takeshita ,  Shogo Kezuka

Inventor： Takuya Suganuma ,  Jun Yura ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Masaki Sukesako ,  Hiroki Ishii ,  Hironobu Takeshita ,  Shogo Kezuka

IPC: G03G15/20 ,  G03G15/23

CPC classification number: G03G15/2039 ,  G03G15/2042 ,  G03G15/231

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a fixing member, a pressing member, heat generators, temperature detectors, a power source, and a heat controller. The heat generators include a first heat generator and second heat generators corresponding to an imaged area and a blank area, respectively, of a recording medium. The heat controller controls a power source according to data provided by the temperature detectors, such that a heating area of the fixing member heated by one of the second heat generators located adjacent to the first heat generator acquires a temperature of T1−ΔT, where T1 is a temperature corresponding to the imaged area higher than a temperature T2 corresponding to the blank area, and ΔT is a temperature lower than a difference between T1 and T2. The heat controller changes ΔT between when a first side thereof is printed upon duplex printing and upon single-sided printing.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括固定构件，按压构件，发热体，温度检测器，电源和热控制器。 发热体包括分别对应于记录介质的成像区域和空白区域的第一热发生器和第二热发生器。 热控制器根据由温度检测器提供的数据控制电源，使得由位于第一热发生器附近的第二发热体之一加热的固定部件的加热区域获得T1-＆Dgr; T的温度， 其中T1是对应于高于对应于空白区域的温度T2的成像区域的温度，＆Dgr; T是比T1和T2之间的差低的温度。 当双面打印和单面打印时，热控制器的第一面打印时，热控制器会改变Dgr。T。

公开(公告)号：US09152108B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US14508694

申请日：2014-10-07

Applicant: Teppei Kawata ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Teppei Kawata ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2064 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes an endless belt rotatable in a predetermined direction of rotation and a nip formation assembly disposed opposite an inner circumferential surface of the endless belt. An opposed rotary body is pressed against the nip formation assembly via the endless belt to form a fixing nip between the endless belt and the opposed rotary body through which a recording medium bearing a toner image is conveyed. A belt holder contacts and supports each lateral end of the endless belt in an axial direction thereof. The belt holder is isolated from the opposed rotary body with a first interval interposed therebetween in the axial direction of the endless belt.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括沿预定旋转方向旋转的环形带和与环形带的内周表面相对设置的辊隙形成组件。 相对的旋转体经由环形带被压靠在辊隙形成组件上，以在环形带和相对的旋转体之间形成定影辊隙，通过该固定夹持器传送带有调色剂图像的记录介质。 皮带保持器在其轴向方向上接触和支撑环形带的每个侧端。 皮带保持件与相对的旋转体隔开，第一间隔在环形带的轴向插入其间。

公开(公告)号：US09069287B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US14298601

申请日：2014-06-06

Applicant: Yasufumi Takahashi ,  Kunihiro Ohyama ,  Masayuki Yamane ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Hayakawa ,  Takuji Takahashi ,  Shouji Okabe ,  Akira Shinshi ,  Yuichiro Ueda ,  Masaki Takahashi ,  Yuuki Satoh

Inventor： Yasufumi Takahashi ,  Kunihiro Ohyama ,  Masayuki Yamane ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Hayakawa ,  Takuji Takahashi ,  Shouji Okabe ,  Akira Shinshi ,  Yuichiro Ueda ,  Masaki Takahashi ,  Yuuki Satoh

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/08 ,  G03G21/16 ,  G03G21/18 ,  G03G21/00 ,  B41J2/175

CPC classification number: G03G15/0863 ,  B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/1753 ,  B41J2/17546 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0872 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G15/0886 ,  G03G15/0891 ,  G03G15/50 ,  G03G15/5066 ,  G03G15/55 ,  G03G15/553 ,  G03G21/00 ,  G03G21/16 ,  G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/1661 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/1875 ,  G03G21/1885 ,  G03G2215/0697 ,  G03G2221/166 ,  G03G2221/1823 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An information storage device installed in a removable device configured to be removably installed in an image forming apparatus body, includes: an information storage unit that stores information communicated between the image forming apparatus body and the removable device; a terminal that comes in contact with a body side terminal; and a substrate that holds the information storage unit and the terminal and includes a hole configured to be engaged with a protruding section installed in the image forming apparatus body. The terminal includes a plurality of terminals each including one of a plurality of metallic plates arranged in a transverse direction thereof. An earth terminal, which comes in contact with a body side earth terminal formed in the protruding section, is formed in the hole. The hole is disposed at a position sandwiched between two metallic plates among the plurality of metallic plates.

公开(公告)号：US20150168897A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14631479

申请日：2015-02-25

Applicant: Tadashi OGAWA ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Tadashi OGAWA ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2085 ,  G03G15/2017 ,  G03G15/2028 ,  G03G15/205 ,  G03G15/2053 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes at least one heater disposed opposite an inner circumferential surface of an endless rotary body to heat the endless rotary body and a shield interposed between the endless rotary body and the at least one heater to shield the endless rotary body from heat radiated from the at least one heater. A first size recording medium passes over a first passage region of the endless rotary body and a second size recording medium passes over a second passage region of the endless rotary body. The shield includes a notch disposed opposite a lateral end of the second passage region of the endless rotary body in an axial direction thereof. The lateral end of the second passage region overlaps a non-passage region of the endless rotary body in the axial direction thereof where the first size recording medium does not pass.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括至少一个与环形旋转体的内圆周表面相对设置的加热器，以加热环形旋转体，以及插入在环形旋转体和至少一个加热器之间的屏蔽件，用于屏蔽环形旋转体免受从 至少一个加热器。 第一尺寸记录介质经过环形旋转体的第一通道区域，并且第二尺寸记录介质通过环形旋转体的第二通道区域。 护罩包括与环形旋转体的第二通道区域的轴向相对的侧面设置的凹口。 第二通道区域的横向端部与第一尺寸记录介质不通过的轴向的环形旋转体的非通过区域重叠。

公开(公告)号：US09042799B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US13738388

申请日：2013-01-10

Applicant: Takamasa Hase ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Yutaka Ikebuchi ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa

Inventor： Takamasa Hase ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Yutaka Ikebuchi ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2017 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes a rotary endless fixing belt; a nip forming member disposed in an interior of the fixing belt; a rotary opposed member to contact the nip forming member via the fixing belt to form a nip together with the fixing belt; a heat source to directly heat the fixing belt at a portion other than the nip, including at lease one heat-generation part disposed outside lateral ends of a maximum area of the fixing belt where a recording medium passes through, wherein a recording medium carrying an unfixed image is conveyed to the nip and the fixing device fixes the unfixed image onto the recording medium; and a shielding member disposed between the fixing belt and the heat generation part of the heat source and configured to shield heat from the heat source at least at an area outside the maximum passing area of the recording medium.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括旋转环形定影带; 设置在所述定影带的内部的辊隙形成部件; 旋转对置构件，经由定影带与辊隙形成构件接触，以与定影带一起形成辊隙; 一个热源，用于直接加热该夹持部以外的部分的定影带，该热源包括设置在记录介质通过的定影带的最大面积外侧的至少一个发热部，其中， 未定影图像被传送到辊隙，并且固定装置将未定影图像固定到记录介质上; 以及屏蔽构件，其设置在所述定影带和所述热源的所述发热部之间，并且被构造成至少在所述记录介质的最大通过区域的外侧的区域处来自所述热源的热量。

公开(公告)号：US09037008B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13744883

申请日：2013-01-18

Applicant: Takamasa Hase ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Takamasa Hase ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/205 ,  G03G15/2039 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device including a fixing member, an opposing member, a plurality of heat sources, and a voltage detector. The opposing member is disposed opposite the fixing member to contact the fixing member to form a nip portion at which an unfixed image on a recording medium is fixed. The plurality of heat sources heats the fixing member. The voltage detector detects an applied voltage of at least one of the plurality of heat sources. Upon detection of the applied voltage of the heat sources by the voltage detector, a voltage is applied to at least one of the heat sources.

Abstract translation: 一种固定装置，包括固定构件，相对构件，多个热源和电压检测器。 相对构件与固定构件相对地设置以接触固定构件，以形成固定有记录介质上的未定影图像的夹持部。 多个热源加热固定部件。 电压检测器检测多个热源中的至少一个的施加电压。 在通过电压检测器检测到热源的施加电压时，向至少一个热源施加电压。

公开(公告)号：US20150063884A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14536173

申请日：2014-11-07

Applicant: Naoki IWAYA ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Kenji ISHII ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Naoki IWAYA ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Kenji ISHII ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2017 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device that fixes an image on a recording medium includes a rotatable endless belt, deployed in a loop supported by rollers, a nip forming member provided inside the loop formed by the belt, a support member that supports the nip forming member, a counter rotation body disposed outside the loop formed by the belt and configured to form a nip with the belt by being in contact with the nip forming member through the belt, and a heat source configured to heat the belt directly by a radiant heat except at the nip. The support member includes a base portion that contacts the nip forming member and two arms extending from the base portion in a direction away from the nip forming member to partially surround a part of heat generating portion of the heat source.

Abstract translation: 将图像固定在记录介质上的定影装置包括可旋转的环形带，其布置在由辊支撑的环中，设置在由带形成的环内的辊隙形成构件，支撑辊隙形成构件的支撑构件， 旋转体，其设置在由带形成的环的外部，并且被配置为通过与所述带与辊隙形成构件接触而与所述带形成辊隙;以及热源，构造成通过除了所述辊隙之外的辐射热直接加热所述带 。 支撑构件包括接触辊隙形成构件的基部和从远离夹持形成构件的方向从基部延伸的两个臂，以部分地围绕热源的发热部分的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08953976B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US13588115

申请日：2012-08-17

Applicant: Kunihiro Ohyama ,  Masayuki Yamane ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Yasufumi Takahashi

Inventor： Kunihiro Ohyama ,  Masayuki Yamane ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Yasufumi Takahashi

IPC: G03G15/08 ,  G03G15/04 ,  G03G21/16 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1647 ,  G03G15/0806 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/186 ,  G03G2221/1657

Abstract: A developing device including a developer bearing member rotatable while bearing developer on a surface thereof, a rotary body having a rotary shaft, a casing that contains the developer supplied to the surface of the developer bearing member to accommodate at least a portion of the rotary body, a rotary gear having a rotary shaft parallel to the rotary shaft of the rotary body and disposed outside a lateral wall of the casing to support an end of the rotary shaft of the rotary body, and a stationary shaft member fixed to the lateral wall of the casing to rotatably support the rotary gear. An axial center of the stationary shaft member is collinear with an axial center of the rotary shaft of the rotary body.

Abstract translation: 一种显影装置，包括显影剂承载部件，该显影剂承载部件可在其表面承载显影剂的同时旋转，具有旋转轴的旋转体，容纳显影剂的壳体，所述显影剂供给到显影剂承载部件的表面以容纳至少一部分旋转体 ，旋转齿轮，其具有与所述旋转体的旋转轴平行的旋转轴，并且设置在所述壳体的侧壁的外侧，以支撑所述旋转体的旋转轴的端部;以及固定轴构件，其固定到所述旋转体的侧壁 所述壳体可旋转地支撑所述旋转齿轮。 固定轴构件的轴向中心与旋转体的旋转轴的轴向中心共线。