公开(公告)号：US06345164B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-05

申请号：US09386441

申请日：1999-08-31

Applicant: Kanji Yokomori ,  Hisayoshi Kojima ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

Inventor： Kanji Yokomori ,  Hisayoshi Kojima ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: G03G15/0126 ,  G03G15/0896 ,  G03G2215/0177

Abstract: A shutter pin usable with a developing cartridge which is detachably mountable to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, includes a pin mounting portion for mounting the shutter pin to a cartridge frame of the developing cartridge; a shutter mounting portion for mounting, to the cartridge frame, a shutter member for covering a portion where a developing roller of the developing cartridge is exposed from the cartridge frame; and an electroconductive portion for establishing electric grounding connection with the main assembly of the apparatus when the developing cartridge is mounted to the main assembly of the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 可拆卸地安装到电子照相成像设备的主组件的显影盒的快门销包括用于将快门销安装到显影盒的盒框架上的销安装部分; 一个快门安装部分，用于将盒显影盒的显影辊从盒框架露出的部分覆盖到盒框架上; 以及导电部分，用于当显影盒安装到设备的主组件上时，与设备的主组件建立电接地连接。

公开(公告)号：US5940657A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-17

申请号：US810706

申请日：1997-03-03

Applicant: Kanji Yokomori ,  Hisayoshi Kojima ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

Inventor： Kanji Yokomori ,  Hisayoshi Kojima ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/08 ,  G03G15/04 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G15/0126 ,  G03G15/0896 ,  G03G2215/0174 ,  G03G2215/0177

Abstract: A developing cartridge for developing a latent image formed on the photosensitive member, which is detachably mountable to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, includes a cartridge frame; a developing device for developing, with toner, the latent image formed on the photosensitive member of the main assembly of the apparatus when mounted to the main assembly of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus; a driving force receptor for receiving, from the main assembly, a driving force for rotating the developing means when the cartridge is mounted to the main assembly, the driving force receptor being provided and exposed adjacent one end of the cartridge frame portion in a longitudinal direction of the developing means; a toner accommodating portion for accommodating the toner; a shutter movable between a closing position for covering a portion of the developing device exposed from the cartridge frame and an opening position for exposing the developing device; and a locking member for releasably locking the shutter at the closing position, the locking member being provided in the cartridge frame portion adjacent the one end.

Abstract translation: 用于显影形成在感光构件上的潜像的显影盒，其可拆卸地安装到电子照相成像设备的主组件上，包括盒框架; 显影装置，用于当安装到电子照相图像形成装置的主组件上时，利用调色剂显影形成在装置的主组件的感光构件上的潜像; 驱动力接收器，用于从主组件接收用于当盒安装到主组件时使显影装置旋转的驱动力，驱动力接收器沿纵向方向设置并暴露在盒框架部分的一端附近 的发展手段; 用于容纳调色剂的调色剂容纳部分; 一个挡板可在关闭位置之间移动，该关闭位置用于覆盖从盒框架露出的显影装置的一部分和用于使显影装置曝光的打开位置; 以及锁定构件，用于将所述活门可释放地锁定在所述关闭位置处，所述锁定构件设置在所述盒框架部分中邻近所述一端。

公开(公告)号：US6072969A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-06

申请号：US813949

申请日：1997-03-03

Applicant: Kanji Yokomori ,  Hisayoshi Kojima ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

Inventor： Kanji Yokomori ,  Hisayoshi Kojima ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/08 ,  G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/0126 ,  G03G15/0896 ,  G03G2215/0174 ,  G03G2215/0177

Abstract: A developing cartridge for developing a latent image formed on the photosensitive member, wherein the developing cartridge is detachably mountable to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, the developing cartridge includes a cartridge frame; developing means for developing, with toner, the latent image formed on the photosensitive member of the main assembly of the apparatus; a first projected portion outwardly projected from the cartridge frame portion adjacent one longitudinal end of the developing means; a second projected portion outwardly projected from the cartridge frame portion adjacent the other longitudinal end of the developing means; a first urging force receptor portion outwardly projected from the cartridge frame portion adjacent one longitudinal end of the developing means; a second urging force receptor portion outwardly projected from the cartridge frame portion adjacent the other longitudinal end of the developing means; a first contact portion outwardly projected from the cartridge frame portion adjacent one longitudinal end of the developing means; a second contact portion outwardly projected from the cartridge frame portion adjacent one longitudinal end of the developing means.

Abstract translation: 一种用于显影形成在感光构件上的潜像的显影盒，其中显影盒可拆卸地安装到电子照相成像设备的主组件上，显影盒包括盒框架; 显影装置用于利用调色剂显影形成在装置的主组件的感光构件上的潜像; 从所述盒框架部分向外突出的与所述显影装置的一个纵向端相邻的第一突出部分; 从所述盒框架部分向外突出并邻近所述显影装置的另一纵向端部的第二突出部分; 从所述盒框架部分向外突出的与所述显影装置的一个纵向端相邻的第一推动力接收部分; 从所述盒框架部分向外突出的邻近所述显影装置的另一纵向端的第二推压力接收器部分; 从所述盒框架部分向外突出的与所述显影装置的一个纵向端相邻的第一接触部分; 第二接触部分，其从盒框架部分向外突出，与显影装置的一个纵向端相邻。

公开(公告)号：US5950049A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US808000

申请日：1997-03-03

Applicant: Kanji Yokomori ,  Hisayoshi Kojima ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

Inventor： Kanji Yokomori ,  Hisayoshi Kojima ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/08 ,  G03G15/04

CPC classification number: G03G15/0126 ,  G03G15/0896 ,  G03G2215/0174 ,  G03G2215/0177

Abstract: A developing cartridge for developing a latent image formed on the photosensitive member is detachably mountable to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus. The developing cartridge includes a cartridge frame, a developer device for developing, with toner, the latent image formed on the photosensitive member of the main assembly of the apparatus when the cartridge is mounted to the main assembly of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus, and a first projected portion projected from one longitudinal end of the frame. The first projected portion is supported by a first supporting member provided in the main assembly when the cartridge is mounted to the main assembly of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus. The cartridge also includes a second projected portion projected from the other longitudinal end of the frame. The second projected portion is supported by a second supporting member provided in the main assembly when the cartridge is mounted to the main assembly of the electrophotographic image forming apparatus. The cartridge further includes a driving force receptor member for receiving, from the main assembly of the device, a driving force for rotating the developer device when the cartridge is mounted to the main assembly. The driving force receptor member is exposed from the one longitudinal end. Also provided is a movable guide, provided in the cartridge frame for guiding the developing cartridge toward a mounting position when the cartridge is mounted to the main assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于显影形成在感光构件上的潜像的显影盒可拆卸地安装到电子照相成像设备的主组件上。 显影盒包括盒架，显影装置，用于显影具有调色剂的墨盒，当墨盒安装到电子照相图像形成装置的主组件时形成在装置的主组件的感光构件上的潜像，以及 从框架的一个纵向端部突出的第一突出部分。 当盒被安装到电子照相成像设备的主组件上时，第一突出部分由设置在主组件中的第一支撑构件支撑。 盒还包括从框架的另一纵向端突出的第二突出部分。 当盒被安装到电子照相成像设备的主组件时，第二突出部分由设置在主组件中的第二支撑构件支撑。 该盒还包括一个驱动力接收件，用于从该盒的主组件接收用于当该盒被安装到该主组件上时使显影装置转动的驱动力。 驱动力接收构件从一个纵向端露出。 还提供了一种可移动导向件，设置在盒框架中，用于当盒安装到主组件时将显影盒引向安装位置。

公开(公告)号：US6032002A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-29

申请号：US109717

申请日：1998-07-02

Applicant: Kanji Yokomori ,  Kouji Miura ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

Inventor： Kanji Yokomori ,  Kouji Miura ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

IPC: G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0898 ,  G03G15/0126 ,  G03G2215/0177 ,  G03G2215/0894

Abstract: A shutter for a developing cartridge for developing an electrostatic latent image formed on an electrophotographic photosensitive member, the developing cartridge being detachably mountable relative to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, the improvement being that the shutter is movable between a covering position for covering a portion through which a developing member is exposed from a cartridge frame and a retracted position for exposing the developing member from the cartridge frame; and the shutter includes a developing cartridge discriminating portion which is capable of entering a main assembly side discriminating portion provided in the main assembly to discriminate the developing cartridge when the developing cartridge discriminating portion is aligned with the main assembly side discriminating portion, upon mounting of the developing cartridge to the main assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于显影盒的显影盒，用于显影形成在电子照相感光构件上的静电潜像，所述显影盒相对于电子照相成像设备的主组件可拆卸地安装，其改进在于，所述挡板可以在用于 覆盖显影构件从盒框架暴露的部分和用于将显影构件从盒框架露出的缩回位置; 并且快门包括显影盒鉴别部分，当显影盒识别部分与主组件侧识别部分对准时，能够进入设置在主组件中的主组件侧鉴别部分，以便识别显影盒， 显影盒到主组件。

公开(公告)号：US6029027A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-22

申请号：US109715

申请日：1998-07-02

Applicant: Kanji Yokomori ,  Kouji Miura ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

Inventor： Kanji Yokomori ,  Kouji Miura ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

IPC: G03G21/18 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/08 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/0126 ,  G03G15/0896

Abstract: A developing cartridge for developing a latent image formed on an electrophotographic photosensitive member, which is detachably mountable relative to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, the developing cartridge includes a cartridge frame; a developing roller for developing the electrostatic latent image formed on the electrophotographic photosensitive member; toner accommodating portion for accommodating toner to be used for development by the developing roller; a driving force receiving member for receiving driving force for rotating the developing roller, from the main assembly of apparatus when the developing cartridge is mounted to the main assembly, wherein the driving force receiving member is exposed from a portion of the cartridge frame, provided at one longitudinal end portion; a developing bias contact for receiving a developing bias to be applied to the developing roller from the main assembly of the apparatus, when the developing cartridge is mounted the main assembly; wherein the developing bias contact is within a range of 140.degree. to 175.degree. from a line connecting a center of rotation of the developing roller and a center of rotation of the driving force receiving member in a center of rotation as seen from an outside of such a portion of the cartridge frame as has the developing bias contact, in a longitudinal direction of the developing roller.

Abstract translation: 用于显影形成在电子照相感光构件上的潜像的显影盒，其相对于电子照相成像设备的主组件可拆卸地安装，所述显影盒包括盒框架; 用于显影形成在电子照相感光构件上的静电潜像的显影辊; 用于容纳由显影辊用于显影的调色剂的调色剂容纳部分; 驱动力接收构件，用于在显影盒安装到主组件上时从装置的主组件接收用于使显影辊旋转的驱动力，其中驱动力接收构件从盒框架的一部分露出，设置在 一个纵向端部; 显影偏压接触件，用于当显影盒安装在主组件上时，接收从装置主组件施加到显影辊上的显影偏压; 其中，显影偏压接触从连接显影辊的旋转中心的线与驱动力接收构件的旋转中心的旋转中心在从其外部观察的范围内在140°至175°的范围内 在显影辊的纵向方向上，具有显影偏压接触的盒框架的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US5887227A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-23

申请号：US856864

申请日：1997-05-15

Applicant: Tachio Kawai ,  Jun Miyamoto ,  Kanji Yokomori ,  Koji Miura ,  Kazuhiko Kanno ,  Takeshi Arimitsu ,  Hideki Sato

Inventor： Tachio Kawai ,  Jun Miyamoto ,  Kanji Yokomori ,  Koji Miura ,  Kazuhiko Kanno ,  Takeshi Arimitsu ,  Hideki Sato

IPC: G03G21/00 ,  G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0126 ,  G03G15/0896 ,  G03G2215/0177

Abstract: A developing device which is capable of being detachably mounted to a rotary unit of an image forming apparatus and which includes a developer carrying member for forming a development region together with an image carrying member and rotating as carrying a developer, a developer containing section for containing the developer to be supplied to the developer carrying member, and a pressure relief portion provided in a surface substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis of the rotary unit, of the developer containing section.

Abstract translation: 一种显影装置，其能够可拆卸地安装到图像形成装置的旋转单元，并且包括用于与图像承载构件一起形成显影区域并作为携带显影剂旋转的显影剂承载构件，用于容纳 显影剂供应到显影剂承载构件，以及设置在基本上垂直于旋转单元的旋转轴线的表面中的压力释放部分。

公开(公告)号：US06381430B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09386437

申请日：1999-08-31

Applicant: Kanji Yokomori ,  Kazuhiko Kanno ,  Tachio Kawai

Inventor： Kanji Yokomori ,  Kazuhiko Kanno ,  Tachio Kawai

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: G03G15/0896 ,  G03G15/0806 ,  G03G15/0894 ,  G03G2215/0177

Abstract: An assembling method of a cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an image forming apparatus and having a developing device, the method including the steps of: preparing a container unit provided with a developing frame; mounting a toner supplying roller to the developing frame, wherein the toner supply roller is effective to supply the toner to the developing roller, and the developing roller is effective to carry the toner to a developing position; mounting a toner layer thickness regulating member to the developing frame, wherein the toner layer thickness regulating member is effective to regulate a thickness of a layer of the toner applied on the developing roller; supporting a shaft of the developing roller at one longitudinal end thereof and a shaft of the toner supplying roller at the one longitudinal end by a side cover, and mounting the side cover to the container unit, after the step of mounting the supplying roller and after the step of mounting the toner layer thickness regulating member; and supporting a shaft of the developing roller at one longitudinal end thereof and a shaft of the toner supplying roller at the one longitudinal end by a bearing unit, and mounting the bearing unit to the container unit, after the step of mounting the supplying roller and after the step of mounting the toner layer thickness regulating member.

Abstract translation: 一种可拆卸地安装到图像形成装置的主组件并具有显影装置的盒的组装方法包括以下步骤：准备设置有显影框架的容器单元; 将调色剂供应辊安装到显影框架上，其中调色剂供应辊有效地将调色剂供应到显影辊，并且显影辊有效地将调色剂携带到显影位置; 将调色剂层厚度调节构件安装到显影框架上，其中调色剂层厚度调节构件有效地调节施加在显影辊上的调色剂层的厚度; 在一个纵向端部支撑显影辊的轴，并且在一个纵向端通过侧盖支撑调色剂供给辊的轴，并且在安装供给辊的步骤之后和之后将侧盖安装到容器单元 安装调色剂层厚度调节件的步骤; 并且在一个纵向端处支撑显影辊的轴和在一个纵向端的调色剂供应辊的轴由轴承单元支撑，并且在安装供应辊和在供应辊的安装步骤之后将轴承单元安装到容器单元 在安装调色剂层厚度调节部件的步骤之后。

公开(公告)号：US06314255B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-06

申请号：US09109040

申请日：1998-07-02

Applicant: Kanji Yokomori ,  Kouji Miura ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

Inventor： Kanji Yokomori ,  Kouji Miura ,  Kazuhiko Kanno

IPC: G03G1504

CPC classification number: G03G15/0896 ,  G03G2215/0177

Abstract: A developing frame for a developing cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus to develop a latent image formed on the electrophotographic photosensitive member, the developing cartridge including a developing roller for developing a latent image formed on an electrophotographic photosensitive member; a toner accommodating portion for accommodating the toner to be used by the developing roller; an application roller for applying the toner on a peripheral surface of the developing roller, the developing frame includes a toner supply opening for supplying to the developing roller the toner accommodated in the toner accommodating portion; a developing roller mounting portion for mounting the developing roller along the toner supply opening; connecting surfaces at which the developing frame is connected with the toner frame including the toner accommodating portion, wherein the connecting surfaces extend in a longitudinal direction of the toner supply opening at one and the other lateral sides of the toner supply opening; a projection projected across a plane connecting the connecting surfaces.

Abstract translation: 一种用于可拆卸地安装到电子照相图像形成装置的主组件上的显影盒的显影框，用于显影形成在电子照相感光构件上的潜像，显影盒包括用于显影形成在电子照相感光构件上的潜像的显影辊; 用于容纳由显影辊使用的调色剂的调色剂容纳部分; 用于将调色剂施加到显影辊的外周表面上的涂布辊，显影框架包括用于向显影辊供应容纳在调色剂容纳部分中的调色剂的调色剂供给开口; 显影辊安装部分，用于沿着调色剂供应开口安装显影辊; 所述显影框架与包括所述调色剂容纳部分的调色剂框架连接的连接表面，其中所述连接表面在所述调色剂供应开口的一侧和另一侧面沿所述调色剂供应开口的纵向方向延伸; 投影在连接连接表面的平面上的投影。

公开(公告)号：US06104895A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-15

申请号：US109037

申请日：1998-07-02

Applicant: Kanji Yokomori ,  Kazuhiko Kanno ,  Susumu Nittani

Inventor： Kanji Yokomori ,  Kazuhiko Kanno ,  Susumu Nittani

IPC: G03G21/18 ,  G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0898 ,  G03G15/0855 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G15/0886 ,  G03G2215/0177 ,  G03G2215/0687 ,  G03G2215/0692

Abstract: A side cover for a developing cartridge for developing a latent image formed on an electrophotographic photosensitive member, the developing cartridge being detachably mountable relative to electrophotographic image forming apparatus, the developing cartridge including a developing roller, for developing a latent image formed on an electrophotographic photosensitive member; a toner accommodating portion for accommodating toner to be used for development by the developing roller, the toner accommodating portion being provided with a toner supply opening for supplying the accommodated toner to the developing roller; and A toner seal for sealing the toner supply opening, the toner seal being pulled out prior to start of use of the developing cartridge, by which the toner supply opening is unsealed to permit supply of the toner accommodated in the toner accommodating portion to the developing roller, the side cover, includes a shaft support portion for rotatably supporting a shaft at one end of the developing roller; a toner seal opening for directing the toner seal to outside when a toner supply opening of the toner accommodating portion is opened.

Abstract translation: 用于显影盒的侧盖，用于显影形成在电子照相感光构件上的潜像，所述显影盒相对于电子照相图像形成装置可拆卸地安装，所述显影盒包括显影辊，用于使形成在电子照相感光体上的潜像显影 会员; 用于容纳由显影辊用于显影的调色剂的调色剂容纳部分，调色剂容纳部分设置有用于将调色剂供给到显影辊的调色剂供给开口; 以及用于密封调色剂供应开口的调色剂密封件，在开始使用显影盒之前抽出调色剂密封件，通过该调色剂密封件将调色剂供给开口打开以允许将容纳在调色剂容纳部分中的调色剂供应到显影剂 所述侧盖包括用于在所述显影辊的一端可转动地支撑轴的轴支撑部分; 当调色剂容纳部分的调色剂供给开口打开时，用于将调色剂密封件引导到外部的调色剂密封开口。