Image forming apparatus comprising a movable cooling duct between the drum unit and the fixing unit

    公开(公告)号:US10409205B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-10

    申请号:US15945151

    申请日:2018-04-04

    Inventor: Hirohito Konishi

    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: a drum unit having an image carrier carrying a toner image; a fixing unit having a heating member and pressure member forming a fixing nip part with the heating member and fixing the toner image on a recording medium at the fixing nip part; a cooling duct provided between the drum unit and the fixing unit preventing heat transfer from the fixing unit to the drum unit; and a cooling fan causing the air to flow to the cooling duct. The cooling duct is a movable duct being changeable to a first state in which the cooling duct is unopen towards the fixing unit and a second state in which the cooling duct is open towards the fixing unit. The cooling duct changes to the first state during image formation by the drum unit and changes to the second state after the image formation.

    DEVELOPER STORAGE CONTAINER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH SAME
    2.
    发明申请
    DEVELOPER STORAGE CONTAINER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH SAME 有权
    开发者存储容器和图像形成装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150205225A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-23

    申请号:US14600247

    申请日:2015-01-20

    CPC classification number: G03G15/0868 G03G2215/0802

    Abstract: A developer storage container includes a main body portion and a rotary cylindrical body. The main body portion has a cylindrical inner peripheral surface and a pair of main body side end surfaces. The rotary cylindrical body has a side surface having a cylindrical shape, a pair of rotary body end surfaces and a storage space configured to store developer. A slit extending is formed on the side surface of the rotary cylindrical body to allow communication between the internal space and the storage space. The rotary cylindrical body is so arranged in the internal space that a predetermined clearance is defined between the side surface and the inner peripheral surface of the main body portion. A developer discharge port is opened on the main body portion.

    Abstract translation: 显影剂储存容器包括主体部分和旋转圆筒体。 主体部具有圆筒状的内周面和一对主体侧端面。 旋转圆柱体具有圆柱形的侧表面,一对旋转体端面和用于存储显影剂的存储空间。 在旋转圆柱体的侧表面上形成狭缝,以允许内部空间和存储空间之间的连通。 旋转圆筒体设置在内部空间中,在主体部分的侧表面和内周表面之间限定预定间隙。 显影剂排出口在主体部分上打开。

    Developer container and image forming apparatus including the same
    3.
    发明授权
    Developer container and image forming apparatus including the same 有权
    显影剂容器和包括其的图像形成装置

    公开(公告)号:US09395650B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US14779122

    申请日:2014-12-24

    CPC classification number: G03G15/0881 G03G15/0867 G03G15/0886

    Abstract: A developer container (30) includes a container body (31) and a movable wall (34). The container body (31) includes an inner surface (31K) defining a cylindrical internal space (31H) extending in a longitudinal direction, and a developer discharge port (319). The developer discharge port (319) is formed in a lower part of the inner surface (31K). The movable wall (34) includes an outer surface (34K) disposed slidably in contact with the inner surface (31K) of the container body (31), and a conveying surface (340S). The conveying surface (340S) defines a storage space (31S) for containing developer in cooperation with the inner surface (31K). The movable wall (34) moves in the longitudinal direction from one end side toward the other end side while conveying the developer in the storage space (31S) to the developer discharge port (319).

    Abstract translation: 显影剂容器(30)包括容器主体(31)和活动壁(34)。 容器主体31包括限定沿纵向方向延伸的圆柱形内部空间31H的内表面31K和显影剂排出口319。 显影剂排出口(319)形成在内表面(31K)的下部。 可移动壁(34)包括与容器主体(31)的内表面(31K)可滑动地设置的外表面(34K)和输送表面(340S)。 传送表面(340S)与内表面(31K)协作地限定用于容纳显影剂的存储空间(31S)。 可动壁(34)在将存储空间(31S)中的显影剂输送到显影剂排出口(319)的同时从一端侧向另一端侧沿长度方向移动。

    Sheet storage cassette and image forming apparatus including same

    公开(公告)号:US10377588B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-13

    申请号:US15923509

    申请日:2018-03-16

    Inventor: Hirohito Konishi

    Abstract: A sheet storage cassette of the present disclosure includes a sheet storage portion, a rack and a cursor. The cursor aligns sheets. The cursor includes a regulation portion which makes contact with the side ends of the sheets and a lock portion which includes at least one engagement protrusion that engages with the rack teeth of the rack. The at least one engagement protrusion each includes a second inclination surface which is inclined from a tip end portion toward a base portion in a second direction opposite to a first direction. At least one of the engagement protrusions includes a second vertical surface which is extended vertically downward from the base portion toward the tip end portion. At least one of the engagement protrusions includes a third inclination surface which is inclined in the second direction and which is extended to the tip end portion of the engagement protrusion.

    Image forming apparatus
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09798286B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-24

    申请号:US15206691

    申请日:2016-07-11

    Inventor: Hirohito Konishi

    CPC classification number: G03G21/1642 G03G15/0136 G03G15/75

    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image carrying member unit having an image carrying member, a developing unit insertable into and drawable out of the image forming apparatus, and a transfer member. The image carrying member unit is movable between a first position where the image carrying member makes contact with the transfer member and a second position where they are apart. The image carrying member unit or the image forming apparatus has a biasing member that biases the image carrying member unit toward the second position. With the developing unit fitted to the image forming apparatus, the image carrying member unit is at the first position against a biasing force of the biasing member. With the developing unit drawn out of the image forming apparatus, the image carrying member unit is at the second position due to the biasing force of the biasing member.

    Image forming apparatus
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09733610B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-15

    申请号:US15227466

    申请日:2016-08-03

    Inventor: Hirohito Konishi

    CPC classification number: G03G21/1652 G03G21/1676 G03G21/1871

    Abstract: An image forming apparatus of the present disclosure includes a unit, a high-voltage contact point pin, and a protective member. The unit is mountable/demountable with respect to a main body of the image forming apparatus. With the unit mounted in the main body of the image forming apparatus, the high-voltage contact point pin is in contact with a contact point terminal that is provided at the unit. With the unit mounted in the main body of the image forming apparatus, the protective member is disposed at a first position at which a tip end of the high-voltage contact point pin being in contact with the contact point terminal is exposed, and with the unit demounted from the main body of the image forming apparatus, the protective member is disposed at a second position at which the tip end of the high-voltage contact point pin is covered.

    Developer container with detection sensor to detect developer in storage space and image forming apparatus including the same
    7.
    发明授权
    Developer container with detection sensor to detect developer in storage space and image forming apparatus including the same 有权
    具有检测传感器以检测存储空间中的显影剂的显影剂容器和包括其的成像设备

    公开(公告)号:US09354547B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-31

    申请号:US14580993

    申请日:2014-12-23

    Abstract: A developer container includes a container body, a movable wall, and a detection sensor. The container body includes an inner surface defining a cylindrical internal space. The internal space is in the form of a cylinder extending in a first direction. The container body is formed with a developer discharge port communicating with the internal space. The movable wall includes an outer surface and a conveying surface. The outer surface is disposed in close contact with the inner surface of the container body. The conveying surface defines a storage space configured to contain the developer in cooperation with the inner surface of the container body. The movable wall moves in the first direction from one end side to the other end side of the internal space. The detection sensor is provided on the container body near the developer discharge port and detects the developer in the storage space.

    Abstract translation: 显影剂容器包括容器体,可移动壁和检测传感器。 容器主体包括限定圆柱形内部空间的内表面。 内部空间是沿第一方向延伸的圆柱体的形式。 容器主体形成有与内部空间连通的显影剂排出口。 可动壁包括外表面和输送表面。 外表面与容器主体的内表面紧密接触。 输送表面限定了与容器主体的内表面配合以容纳显影剂的储存空间。 活动壁从内部空间的一端侧向另一端侧沿第一方向移动。 检测传感器设置在显影剂排出口附近的容器主体上,并检测存储空间中的显影剂。

    Developer container and image forming apparatus including the same
    9.
    发明授权
    Developer container and image forming apparatus including the same 有权
    显影剂容器和包括其的图像形成装置

    公开(公告)号:US09395651B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US14779199

    申请日:2014-12-24

    Abstract: A developer container (30) includes a container body (31), a movable wall (34), and a stirring member (32). The container body (31) includes an inner surface (31K) defining a cylindrical internal space (31H) extending in a longitudinal direction, and a developer discharge port (319). The developer discharge port (319) is formed in a lower part of the inner surface (31K). The movable wall (34) includes an outer surface (34K) disposed slidably in close contact with the inner surface (31K) of the container body (31), and a conveying surface (340S). The conveying surface (340S) defines a storage space (31S) for developer. The movable wall (34) moves while conveying the developer in the storage space (31 S) to the developer discharge port (319). The stirring member (32) stirs developer in the storage space (31 S).

    Abstract translation: 显影剂容器(30)包括容器主体(31),可移动壁(34)和搅拌构件(32)。 容器主体31包括限定沿纵向方向延伸的圆柱形内部空间31H的内表面31K和显影剂排出口319。 显影剂排出口(319)形成在内表面(31K)的下部。 可移动壁(34)包括可滑动地设置成与容器主体(31)的内表面(31K)紧密接触的外表面(34K)和输送表面(340S)。 传送表面(340S)限定用于显影剂的存储空间(31S)。 可移动壁(34)在将储存空间(31S)中的显影剂输送到显影剂排出口(319)的同时移动。 搅拌构件(32)搅拌存储空间(31S)中的显影剂。

    DEVELOPER CONTAINER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
    10.
    发明申请
    DEVELOPER CONTAINER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME 有权
    开发者容器和图像形成装置,包括它们

    公开(公告)号:US20160062273A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:US14779199

    申请日:2014-12-24

    Abstract: A developer container (30) includes a container body (31), a movable wall (34), and a stirring member (32). The container body (31) includes an inner surface (31K) defining a cylindrical internal space (31H) extending in a longitudinal direction, and a developer discharge port (319). The developer discharge port (319) is formed in a lower part of the inner surface (31K). The movable wall (34) includes an outer surface (34K) disposed slidably in close contact with the inner surface (31K) of the container body (31), and a conveying surface (340S). The conveying surface (340S) defines a storage space (31S) for developer. The movable wall (34) moves while conveying the developer in the storage space (31 S) to the developer discharge port (319). The stirring member (32) stirs developer in the storage space (31 S).

    Abstract translation: 显影剂容器(30)包括容器主体(31),可移动壁(34)和搅拌构件(32)。 容器主体31包括限定沿纵向方向延伸的圆柱形内部空间31H的内表面31K和显影剂排出口319。 显影剂排出口(319)形成在内表面(31K)的下部。 可移动壁(34)包括可滑动地设置成与容器主体(31)的内表面(31K)紧密接触的外表面(34K)和输送表面(340S)。 传送表面(340S)限定用于显影剂的存储空间(31S)。 可移动壁(34)在将储存空间(31S)中的显影剂输送到显影剂排出口(319)的同时移动。 搅拌构件(32)搅拌存储空间(31S)中的显影剂。

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