公开(公告)号：US5115281A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-19

申请号：US577601

申请日：1990-09-05

Applicant: Masahito Ohtsuka ,  Hiroo Kobayashi ,  Toshifumi Moritani ,  Tadashi Yagi ,  Yoshiro Tsuchiya ,  Takahiro Azeta ,  Tsuyoshi Waragai ,  Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Hiroaki Miyake

Inventor： Masahito Ohtsuka ,  Hiroo Kobayashi ,  Toshifumi Moritani ,  Tadashi Yagi ,  Yoshiro Tsuchiya ,  Takahiro Azeta ,  Tsuyoshi Waragai ,  Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Hiroaki Miyake

IPC: G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/23

CPC classification number: G03G15/238 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G2215/00021 ,  Y10S271/902

Abstract: The present invention provides an image forming apparatus having a first image forming unit incorporating an image formation processing device therein, a sheet supply station for feeding a sheet to the first image forming unit, and a sheet ejecting station for ejecting the sheet on which an image is formed by the first image forming unit out of the image forming apparatus. Wherein a second image forming unit having the same function and size as those of the first image forming unit is mounted within the image forming apparatus and a sheet inlet of the second image forming unit is directly connected to the sheet ejecting station.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种图像形成装置，其具有包括图像形成处理装置的第一图像形成单元，用于将片材供给到第一图像形成单元的片材供应站以及用于将其上放置图像的片材 由图像形成装置中的第一图像形成单元形成。 其中具有与第一图像形成单元相同的功能和尺寸的第二图像形成单元安装在图像形成装置内，并且第二图像形成单元的片材入口直接连接到片材排出台。

公开(公告)号：US5091754A

公开(公告)日：1992-02-25

申请号：US514310

申请日：1990-04-25

Applicant: Makoto Abe ,  Junichi Kimizuka ,  Akihisa Kusano ,  Kaoru Sato ,  Toshiyuki Ito ,  Kazuhiko Okazawa ,  Toshihiko Inuyama ,  Takahiro Azeta ,  Yoshiro Tsuchiya ,  Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Tadashi Yagi ,  Hiroo Kobayashi ,  Masahito Otsuka ,  Tsuyoshi Waragai ,  Takamasa Sawada ,  Hiroaki Miyake ,  Toshifumi Moritani

Inventor： Makoto Abe ,  Junichi Kimizuka ,  Akihisa Kusano ,  Kaoru Sato ,  Toshiyuki Ito ,  Kazuhiko Okazawa ,  Toshihiko Inuyama ,  Takahiro Azeta ,  Yoshiro Tsuchiya ,  Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Tadashi Yagi ,  Hiroo Kobayashi ,  Masahito Otsuka ,  Tsuyoshi Waragai ,  Takamasa Sawada ,  Hiroaki Miyake ,  Toshifumi Moritani

IPC: B65H9/10 ,  G03G15/23

CPC classification number: G03G15/234 ,  B65H9/10

Abstract: This invention relates to an image forming apparatus having a convey path comprising lateral movement apparatus for controlling a widthwise position of a sheet member to be conveyed, wherein the lateral movement apparatus is curved in a convey direction.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有输送路径的图像形成装置，该输送路径包括用于控制要输送的薄片构件的宽度方向位置的横向移动装置，其中横向移动装置沿输送方向弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US6011941A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US24193

申请日：1998-02-17

Applicant: Kazunori Takashima ,  Tadayuki Tsuda ,  Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Hiroomi Matsuzaki

Inventor： Kazunori Takashima ,  Tadayuki Tsuda ,  Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Hiroomi Matsuzaki

IPC: G03G15/08 ,  G03G21/18 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1885 ,  G03G2221/166 ,  G03G2221/1823

Abstract: A process cartridge which is detachably mountable to a main assembly of an image forming apparatus includes an electrophotographic photosensitive member, a process device actable on the photosensitive member, a memory element, and a cartridge connector for electrically connecting the memory with the main assembly when the process cartridge is mounted to the main assembly. The cartridge connector is electrically connectable with a main assembly connector provided in the main assembly. The cartridge also includes a contact portion for moving a shutter for protecting the main assembly connector from a protecting position to a retracted position in response to mounting of the process cartridge to the main assembly.

Abstract translation: 可拆卸地安装到图像形成装置的主组件的处理盒包括电子照相感光构件，可操作在感光构件上的处理装置，存储元件和用于将存储器与主组件电连接的盒连接器，当存储器 处理盒安装到主组件上。 盒式连接器可与设置在主组件中的主组件连接器电连接。 盒还包括用于响应于将处理盒安装到主组件而移动用于保护主组件连接器从保护位置到收回位置的活门的接触部分。

公开(公告)号：US5384619A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-24

申请号：US222369

申请日：1994-04-04

Applicant: Takao Yokomizo ,  Hiroo Kobayashi ,  Tadashi Yagi ,  Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Takahiro Azeda ,  Yoshiro Tsuchiya ,  Toshifumi Moritani ,  Masahito Ohtsuka ,  Tsuyoshi Waragai ,  Hiroaki Miyake

Inventor： Takao Yokomizo ,  Hiroo Kobayashi ,  Tadashi Yagi ,  Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Takahiro Azeda ,  Yoshiro Tsuchiya ,  Toshifumi Moritani ,  Masahito Ohtsuka ,  Tsuyoshi Waragai ,  Hiroaki Miyake

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  B65H85/00 ,  G03G15/23

CPC classification number: G03G15/234

Abstract: The present invention provides an image forming apparatus with a supply roller for supplying a sheet, a supply path for directing the sheet to an image forming section, a sheet ejecting path for the sheet on which an image is formed at the image forming section toward an ejecting section, a space integrally formed in a lower part of a body of the image forming apparatus, a branch path branched from the sheet ejecting path and adapted to direct the sheet toward the space, an introduction path for directing the sheet from the space to the supply path, and a sheet re-feeing unit removable with respect to the body of the image forming apparatus and including a sheet re-feeding path having an entrance facing the branch path and an exit facing the introduction path.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种图像形成装置，其具有用于供应片材的供应辊，用于将片材引导到图像形成部分的供应路径，用于在图像形成部分处形成图像的片材的片材排出路径朝向 喷射部，一体地形成在图像形成装置的主体的下部的空间，从纸张排出路径分支并适于将纸张朝向空间引导的分支路径，用于将纸张从空间引导到 供给路径和相对于图像形成装置的主体可移除的片材再填充单元，并且包括具有面向分支路径的入口和面向引入路径的出口的片材再馈送路径。

公开(公告)号：US06467765B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09770249

申请日：2001-01-29

Applicant: Hiroshi Yukimachi

Inventor： Hiroshi Yukimachi

IPC: B65H344

CPC classification number: B65H3/0615 ,  B65H2402/54 ,  B65H2403/421

Abstract: The present invention provides a sheet feeding apparatus that has sheet feeding device for abutting against an upper surface of a sheet stacked and feeding out the sheet, biasing device for biasing the sheet feeding device toward the upper surface of the sheet, and lifting and lowering device for lifting and lowering the sheet feeding device, the lifting and lowering device including a holding member for engaging with the sheet feeding device and shifting the sheet feeding device in an up-and-down direction by a motor, and maintaining device for regulating the holding member so as to maintain the sheet feeding device at a position where the sheet feeding device is spaced apart from the upper surface of the sheet, in opposition to a biasing force of the biasing device.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种片材进给装置，其具有用于抵接层叠的片材的上表面的片材进给装置，用于将片材供给装置朝向片材的上表面偏压的偏置装置，以及升降装置 用于提升和降低纸张供给装置的升降装置包括用于与纸张馈送装置接合的保持构件和通过电动机沿上下方向移动送纸装置，以及用于调节保持装置的保持装置 以便将片材进给装置保持在片材供给装置与片材的上表面间隔开的位置处，与偏置装置的偏置力相对。

公开(公告)号：US6097906A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-01

申请号：US24271

申请日：1998-02-17

Applicant: Hiroomi Matsuzaki ,  Tadayuki Tsuda ,  Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Kazunori Takashima

Inventor： Hiroomi Matsuzaki ,  Tadayuki Tsuda ,  Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Kazunori Takashima

IPC: G03G21/10 ,  G03G21/18 ,  G03F15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1885 ,  G03G2221/1823

Abstract: A process cartridge which is detachably mountable to a main assembly of an image forming apparatus, the process cartridge includes an electrophotographic photosensitive member, wherein the process cartridge is detachably mountable to the main assembly in the direction substantially perpendicular to an axis of an electrophotograpic photosensitive drum; process device actable on the photosensitive member; a connector having a memory; a positioning member disposed coaxially with the photosensitive member and engageable with a positioning groove provided in the main assembly; a regulating portion contactable to a fixed portion of the main assembly to regulate rotation of the the process cartridge about the positioning member when the process cartridge is mounted to the main assembly; wherein the connector is disposed above the positioning member.

Abstract translation: 一种可拆卸地安装到图像形成装置的主组件的处理盒，处理盒包括电子照相感光构件，其中处理盒可以基本上垂直于电子照相感光鼓的轴线的方向可拆卸地安装到主组件 ; 处理装置可在感光构件上作用; 具有存储器的连接器; 定位构件，与所述感光构件同轴设置并与设置在所述主组件中的定位槽接合; 调节部分，当所述处理盒安装到所述主组件上时，所述调节部分可接触所述主组件的固定部分，以调节所述处理盒围绕所述定位部件的旋转; 其中所述连接器设置在所述定位构件的上方。

公开(公告)号：US5501444A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-26

申请号：US287416

申请日：1994-08-09

Applicant: Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Teruo Komatsu ,  Takahiro Azeta ,  Tsuyoshi Waragai ,  Tomoyuki Araki ,  Osamu Hoshii

Inventor： Hiroshi Yukimachi ,  Teruo Komatsu ,  Takahiro Azeta ,  Tsuyoshi Waragai ,  Tomoyuki Araki ,  Osamu Hoshii

IPC: B65H1/14 ,  B65H1/18 ,  B65H3/06 ,  B65H3/44 ,  B65H3/46 ,  B65H1/08

CPC classification number: B65H3/0684 ,  B65H1/14 ,  B65H3/44

Abstract: The present invention provides a sheet supply apparatus comprising a lifter device for maintaining a height of an upper surface of a sheet stack supported by a sheet supporting device substantially constant by lifting or lowering the sheet supporting device, and a supply device for feeding out an uppermost sheet from the sheet stack maintained in a constant height position by the lifter device, and wherein the lifter device comprises a clutch member for transmitting a predetermined amount of rotation from a drive gear, a rock member for rocking a ratchet pawl by the rotation transmitted by the clutch member, a ratchet gear engageable by the ratchet pawl and rotated by a rocking movement of the ratchet pawl, a lifter member connected to the ratchet gear and adapted to lift the sheet supporting member by rotation of the ratchet gear, and an actuation device shifted in accordance with the height of the upper surface of the sheet stack rested on the sheet supporting device and adapted to actuate the clutch member when the height of the upper surface of the sheet stack is below a predetermined height.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种片材供给装置，其特征在于，具有提升装置，该提升装置用于通过提升或降低所述片材支撑装置来维持由片材支撑装置支撑的片材叠层的上表面的高度大致恒定;以及供给装置， 由升降器装置保持在恒定高度位置的片材堆叠，并且其中提升装置包括用于从驱动齿轮传递预定量的旋转的离合器构件，用于通过由...传递的旋转来摇动棘爪的岩石构件 离合器构件，由棘爪卡合并且通过棘爪的摆动运动而旋转的棘轮，连接到棘轮的升降构件，并且适于通过棘轮的旋转来提升片材支撑构件;以及致动装置 根据搁置在片材支撑装置上的片材堆叠的上表面的高度移动并适应于a 当片材堆叠的上表面的高度低于预定高度时，使离合器构件成型。