公开(公告)号：US08297612B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US12816139

申请日：2010-06-15

Applicant: Danny Keith Chapman ,  Richard Winston Thomas

Inventor： Danny Keith Chapman ,  Richard Winston Thomas

IPC: B65H1/18 ,  B65H7/08

CPC classification number: B65H3/0684 ,  B65H7/12 ,  B65H2511/51 ,  B65H2511/524 ,  B65H2513/53 ,  B65H2220/02 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/01

Abstract: A media picking device for an image forming apparatus having a sensing mechanism for detecting the leading and trailing edge of a sheet of media being picked from a media input tray. The device includes a pick mechanism for picking the top-most media sheet; and a sensing mechanism including a sensor and a flag positioned adjacent the pick tire and moveable between at least two positions, the flag having a first end contacting the surface of a picked sheet; the flag moving from a first position to a second position when the leading edge of the picked sheet passes by and moving from the second position to the first position when the trailing edge of the picked sheet passes by. The sensing mechanism providing an output signal corresponding to the movement of the flag. The sensor is one of a photointerrupter, a proximity sensor, a potentiometer, and a switch.

Abstract translation: 一种用于图像形成装置的介质拾取装置，具有用于检测从介质输入托盘拾取的介质片的前缘和后缘的感测机构。 该装置包括用于拾取最上面的介质片的拾取机构; 以及感测机构，其包括传感器和位于所述拾取轮胎附近的标志，并且可在至少两个位置之间移动，所述标志具有接触所拾取的片材的表面的第一端; 当所拾取的纸张的前缘经过并且当所拾取的纸张的后缘经过时，该标志从第一位置移动到第二位置，并且从第二位置移动到第一位置。 感测机构提供对应于标志的移动的输出信号。 传感器是光断续器，接近传感器，电位器和开关之一。

公开(公告)号：US20110304093A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US12816139

申请日：2010-06-15

Applicant: Danny Keith Chapman ,  Richard Winston Thomas

Inventor： Danny Keith Chapman ,  Richard Winston Thomas

IPC: B65H3/06

CPC classification number: B65H3/0684 ,  B65H7/12 ,  B65H2511/51 ,  B65H2511/524 ,  B65H2513/53 ,  B65H2220/02 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/01

Abstract: A media picking device for an image forming apparatus having a sensing mechanism for detecting the leading and trailing edge of a sheet of media being picked while in a media input tray. The device comprises an arm rotatably positioned to engage a stack of media sheets in a media input tray, a pick shaft rotatably connected to one end of the arm; a pick tire disposed on the pick shaft for contacting and picking the top-most media sheet; and a sensing mechanism comprising a sensor and a flag positioned adjacent the pick tire and moveable between at least two positions, the flag having a first end for contacting the surface of a media sheet being picked; the flag moving from a first position to a second position when the leading edge of the media sheet being picked passes by and moving from the second position to the first position when the trailing edge of the media sheet being picked passes by, wherein the sensor senses the movement of the flag when the flag moves between the first and second positions with the sensing mechanism providing an output signal corresponding to the movement of the flag. The sensor is one of a photointerrupter, a proximity sensor, a potentiometer, and a switch.

Abstract translation: 一种用于图像形成装置的介质拾取装置，具有用于检测在介质输入托盘中被拾取的介质片的前缘和后缘的感测机构。 该装置包括可旋转地定位成接合介质输入托盘中的介质片堆叠的臂，可旋转地连接到臂的一端的拾取轴; 设置在拾取轴上用于接触和拾取最上面的介质片的拾取轮胎; 以及感测机构，其包括传感器和邻近所述拾取轮胎定位并且可在至少两个位置之间移动的标志，所述标志具有用于接触被拾取的介质片的表面的第一端; 当被拾取的介质片的前缘通过并且当被拾取的介质片的后缘通过时从第二位置移动到第一位置时，标记从第一位置移动到第二位置，其中传感器感测 当标志在第一和第二位置之间移动时，标志的移动，感测机构提供与标志的移动相对应的输出信号。 传感器是光断续器，接近传感器，电位器和开关之一。

公开(公告)号：US20110260834A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US12764628

申请日：2010-04-21

Applicant: Danny Keith Chapman ,  Kevin Dean Schoedinger ,  Mark Stephen Underwood

Inventor： Danny Keith Chapman ,  Kevin Dean Schoedinger ,  Mark Stephen Underwood

IPC: G01K7/01

CPC classification number: G03G21/1657 ,  G03G15/553

Abstract: An imaging apparatus having RFID tags associated with wearable components of a system to track the usage and wear levels of the wearable components. The RFID tags can be antennas formed from conductive material impregnated in the wear components such that the RFID tags are worn with the wearing of the wear components. The RFID tags may also be RFID chip tags having memory for storing information, a portion of which is updated in real time. The presence or absence of the impregnated antenna RFID tags or the updated information stored in the chip tags may be used to track usage and wear level of the wear components.

Abstract translation: 一种成像设备，其具有与系统的可穿戴部件相关联的RFID标签，以跟踪可穿戴组件的使用和磨损水平。 RFID标签可以是由浸渍在耐磨部件中的导电材料形成的天线，使得RFID标签随着磨损部件的磨损而磨损。 RFID标签还可以是具有用于存储信息的存储器的RFID芯片标签，其一部分实时更新。 浸渍天线RFID标签的存在或不存在或存储在芯片标签中的更新信息可用于跟踪磨损部件的使用和磨损水平。

公开(公告)号：US20090166944A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12046057

申请日：2008-03-11

Applicant: Hassan Bahrami ,  Danny Keith Chapman ,  Joon Won Ha ,  Kevin Dean Schoedinger

Inventor： Hassan Bahrami ,  Danny Keith Chapman ,  Joon Won Ha ,  Kevin Dean Schoedinger

IPC: B41F13/00

CPC classification number: B41J13/0045 ,  B41J13/009

Abstract: An imaging apparatus including an image transfer device, a first motor, a redrive section and a duplexing section. The first motor is drivingly connected to the image transfer device. The reversible redrive section is downstream from the image transfer device, and the reversible redrive section includes a second motor. The duplexing section includes a third motor. The duplexing section is positioned to receive media from the redrive section. The first motor, the second motor and the third motor are each independently controlled.

Abstract translation: 一种成像装置，包括图像转印装置，第一电动机，重新驱动部分和双面部分。 第一马达驱动地连接到图像传送装置。 可逆的重新驱动部分在图像传送装置的下游，并且可逆的重新驱动部分包括第二电动机。 双面部分包括第三电动机。 双工部分定位为从重新驱动部分接收媒体。 第一马达，第二马达和第三马达各自独立控制。

公开(公告)号：US07633256B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11121576

申请日：2005-05-04

Applicant: Brian Anthony Reichert ,  Steven Michael Turney ,  Danny Keith Chapman ,  Thomas Austin Fields

Inventor： Brian Anthony Reichert ,  Steven Michael Turney ,  Danny Keith Chapman ,  Thomas Austin Fields

IPC: G05B19/29

CPC classification number: G02B26/122 ,  G05B19/404 ,  G05B2219/37151 ,  G05B2219/37515

Abstract: Correction of rotary encoder eccentricity in an image forming device having a motor controller using period and position pulse train feedback signals. A motor includes an encoder disc rotating with the motor and at least two encoder sensors disposed at different circumferential positions about the encoder disc. A controller may use a high speed clock to calculate a corrected speed count based on speed counts determined from the number of clock cycles that elapse per cycle of pulse trains from the encoders. The controller may also calculate a corrected position count based at least partly on one or more position counts determined from the number of clock cycles that elapse between periodic sampling points and transitions of encoder pulse trains. The corrected position count may also be calculated based on a position count and one or more speed counts.

Abstract translation: 在具有使用周期和位置脉冲串反馈信号的电机控制器的图像形成装置中校正旋转编码器偏心度。 电动机包括与电动机一起旋转的编码器盘和设置在围绕编码器盘的不同圆周位置处的至少两个编码器传感器。 控制器可以使用高速时钟来计算校正的速度计数，该速度计数基于从编码器每个脉冲串周期经过的时钟周期数确定的速度计数。 控制器还可以至少部分地基于从周期性采样点和编码器脉冲序列的转换之间经过的时钟周期数确定的一个或多个位置计数来计算校正的位置计数。 还可以基于位置计数和一个或多个速度计数来计算校正位置计数。

公开(公告)号：US07012390B1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-14

申请号：US10959386

申请日：2004-10-06

Applicant: Douglas Anthony Able ,  David Herman Alverson ,  Danny Keith Chapman ,  David Ross Cutts, Jr. ,  Brian Michael Jacobs ,  Matthew David Miles ,  Michael Todd Phillips ,  Benjamin Kyle Shepherd ,  Mark Stephen Underwood ,  Marshall Lee White

Inventor： Douglas Anthony Able ,  David Herman Alverson ,  Danny Keith Chapman ,  David Ross Cutts, Jr. ,  Brian Michael Jacobs ,  Matthew David Miles ,  Michael Todd Phillips ,  Benjamin Kyle Shepherd ,  Mark Stephen Underwood ,  Marshall Lee White

IPC: H02P1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/206 ,  G03G21/206

Abstract: An improved variable speed fan controller for use in devices such as laser printers. The controller automatically adjusts its output signal to fans such that a fan quickly settles into an appropriate operating speed, even if the fan has been newly installed into the equipment. The controller can store values in non-volatile memory, if desired, to keep track of recent changes in the fan's operating parameters and corresponding control signal values. The controller is able to control relatively inexpensive fans that don't necessarily operate at a predictable fan rotating speed under repeatable conditions and control signals, by controlling the fan to an initial or predetermined rotating speed; if the fan isn't running within a suitable range of rotational speeds, then determining whether a fine or coarse adjustment should be made to the fan's rotational speed. The controller makes appropriate adjustments until the fan's rotational speed is within acceptable operating tolerances.

Abstract translation: 改进的变速风扇控制器，用于激光打印机等设备。 控制器自动将其输出信号调整到风扇，即使风扇已经新安装到设备中，风扇也会迅速稳定在适当的运行速度。 如果需要，控制器可以将值存储在非易失性存储器中，以跟踪风扇运行参数和相应控制信号值的最新变化。 控制器能够通过将风扇控制在初始或预定的转速来控制在可重复的条件和控制信号下不一定在可预测的风扇转速下工作的相对廉价的风扇; 如果风扇没有在合适的转速范围内运行，则确定是否应对风扇的转速进行微调或粗调。 控制器进行适当的调整，直到风扇的转速在可接受的工作公差范围内。

公开(公告)号：US06370354B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09635484

申请日：2000-08-08

Applicant: Danny Keith Chapman ,  Matthew Lowell McKay

Inventor： Danny Keith Chapman ,  Matthew Lowell McKay

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: G03G15/6564 ,  G03G2215/00945 ,  G03G2215/0119

Abstract: An improved printing apparatus provides for very accurate synchronization between cut sheet print media and the unfixed image which is conveyed on an Intermediate Transfer Member (ITM) such as a belt or a drum, and which is targeted for said print media. The printing apparatus is constructed as a single-pass ITM-based electrophotographic (e.g., laser) printer, and the length of the input print media pathway prior to image-to-media transfer is significantly shorter than the sum of the lengths of the image travel along a photoconductive drum and ITM. The print media is typically launched after imaging has been initiated on the photoconductive drum by an imaging apparatus. Variance in the leading edge of the print media with respect to the leading edge of image can be introduced due to phenomena such as pick errors, velocity variation, and uncertainties in the paper stack height. The present invention minimizes this leading edge variance to a tightly targeted specification by accurately sensing the positions of the print media and the ITM image, and correcting the print media's position by controlling the velocity of the print media prior to arriving at the transfer nip. In addition, the present invention detects the presence of print media within the sheet feeder cassette tray before imaging is started in the ITM belt, thereby minimizing the amount of waste toner generated by the printing apparatus. The imaging procedure on the ITM belt typically begins at a time prior to the printer controller having precise knowledge as to the location of the “next” sheet of print media within the combination of the input print media pathway and sheet feeder cassette tray.

Abstract translation: 改进的打印设备提供了切割的打印介质和在诸如皮带或滚筒的中间传送部件（ITM）上传送并且是针对所述打印介质的未定影图像之间的非常精确的同步。 打印设备被构造为基于单路ITM的电子照相（例如，激光）打印机，并且在图像到媒体传送之前的输入打印介质路径的长度显着短于图像的长度之和 沿感光鼓和ITM行进。 通过成像装置在感光鼓上开始成像之后，通常启动打印介质。 由于诸如拾取误差，速度变化和纸堆高度的不确定性等现象，可以引入打印介质相对于图像前缘的前缘的方差。 本发明通过精确地感测打印介质和ITM图像的位置以及通过在到达转印间隙之前控制打印介质的速度来校正打印介质的位置来将这种前沿方差最小化到紧密目标的规格。 此外，本发明在ITM带中开始成像之前，检测在供纸盒托盘内的打印介质的存在，从而最小化由打印设备产生的废调色剂的量。 在ITM带上的成像过程通常在打印机控制器具有关于输入打印介质路径和供纸盒托盘的组合中的“下一张”打印介质的位置的精确知识之前开始。

公开(公告)号：US20100072938A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-25

申请号：US12627790

申请日：2009-11-30

Applicant: Brian Anthony Reichert ,  Steven Michael Turney ,  Danny Keith Chapman ,  Thomas Austin Fields

Inventor： Brian Anthony Reichert ,  Steven Michael Turney ,  Danny Keith Chapman ,  Thomas Austin Fields

IPC: G05B1/06 ,  G01D5/30

CPC classification number: G02B26/122 ,  G05B19/404 ,  G05B2219/37151 ,  G05B2219/37515

Abstract: Correction of rotary encoder eccentricity in an image forming device having a motor controller using period and position pulse train feedback signals. A motor includes an encoder disc rotating with the motor and at least two encoder sensors disposed at different circumferential positions about the encoder disc. A controller may use a high speed clock to calculate a corrected speed count based on speed counts determined from the number of clock cycles that elapse per cycle of pulse trains from the encoders. The controller may also calculate a corrected position count based at least partly on one or more position counts determined from the number of clock cycles that elapse between periodic sampling points and transitions of encoder pulse trains. The corrected position count may also be calculated based on a position count and one or more speed counts.

Abstract translation: 在具有使用周期和位置脉冲串反馈信号的电机控制器的图像形成装置中校正旋转编码器偏心度。 电动机包括与电动机一起旋转的编码器盘和设置在围绕编码器盘的不同圆周位置处的至少两个编码器传感器。 控制器可以使用高速时钟来计算校正的速度计数，该速度计数基于从编码器每个脉冲串周期经过的时钟周期数确定的速度计数。 控制器还可以至少部分地基于从周期性采样点和编码器脉冲序列的转换之间经过的时钟周期数确定的一个或多个位置计数来计算校正的位置计数。 还可以基于位置计数和一个或多个速度计数来计算校正位置计数。

公开(公告)号：US06889013B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-03

申请号：US10457859

申请日：2003-06-10

Applicant: Danny Keith Chapman ,  Steven Michael Turney

Inventor： Danny Keith Chapman ,  Steven Michael Turney

IPC: G03G15/08 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/0808

Abstract: In an electrophotographic print mechanism wherein one motor drives two or more removable toner cartridges, the presence of each cartridge is sensed and reported to the motor controller. If one or more cartridges are removed, such as for single-color printing, the motor control equation parameters are altered to compensate for the altered static torque load experienced by the motor. The parameters may be the proportional, integral, and/or derivative gains for one or more PID controllers.

Abstract translation: 在电子照相打印机构中，其中一个电动机驱动两个或更多个可移除的墨粉盒，每个墨盒的存在被感测并报告给马达控制器。 如果除去一个或多个墨盒，例如单色打印，则更改马达控制方程参数以补偿电机所经历的改变的静态转矩负载。 参数可以是一个或多个PID控制器的比例，积分和/或微分增益。

公开(公告)号：US06327458B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09545202

申请日：2000-04-06

Applicant: Danny Keith Chapman

Inventor： Danny Keith Chapman

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: G03G15/6564 ,  G03G2215/00561 ,  G03G2215/0119

Abstract: A method of media-to-image registration sets a top writing line margin on a print medium within an electrophotographic machine. Movement of a substantially stationary sheet of print medium along a print medium path within the electrophotographic machine is initiated. An image associated with the sheet of print medium is scanned onto a developing unit. The scanning step commences before the initiating step. Toner is adhered to the image on the developing unit. The toner is transferred from the developing unit to a moving toner transfer medium. The electrophotographic machine is provided with a toner transfer area in which the toner can be transferred to the moving sheet of print medium. A speed of the movement of the sheet of print medium is adjusted such that the toner is transferred from the moving toner transfer medium to a desired area on the sheet of print medium within the toner transfer area. The sheet of print medium moves substantially continuously between the initiating step and a time of the transfer of the toner to the sheet of print medium.

Abstract translation: 一种媒体到图像配准的方法在电子照相机中的打印介质上设置顶部书写行边距。 启动了电子照相机内的打印介质路径上基本上固定的打印介质片的移动。 与打印介质片相关联的图像被扫描到显影单元上。 扫描步骤在启动步骤之前开始。 调色剂粘附在显影单元上的图像上。 调色剂从显影单元传送到移动的调色剂转印介质。 电子照相机设置有调色剂转印区域，其中调色剂可以转印到打印介质的移动片材上。 调节打印介质片的移动速度，使得调色剂从移动的调色剂转印介质转印到调色剂传送区域内的打印介质片上的期望区域。 打印介质片材在启动步骤和将调色剂转印到打印介质片材的时间之间基本上连续地移动。