公开(公告)号：US20070065196A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11233326

申请日：2005-09-22

申请人： Christopher Baker ,  Benjamin Askren ,  Donn Bryant ,  Derek Inouye ,  Lenci Kappes ,  Edward Triplett

发明人： Christopher Baker ,  Benjamin Askren ,  Donn Bryant ,  Derek Inouye ,  Lenci Kappes ,  Edward Triplett

IPC分类号： G03G21/00

CPC分类号： G03G21/105 ,  G03G2221/1624

摘要： Embodiments of a device to move waste toner within an image forming device. In one embodiment, waste toner is formed during the image formation process. The waste toner is captured and moved through a first conduit. The conduit includes an outlet for passing the waste toner to a second conduit. The door is positionable between an open orientation to allow the waste toner to discharge into the second conduit, and a closed orientation. The second conduit includes an inlet for receiving the waste toner. The interface between the first and second conduits allows for the door to move between the open and closed orientations. The interface also greatly reduces or prevents the waste toner from leaking as it passes from the first conduit into the second conduit.

公开(公告)号：US20060280532A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US11150570

申请日：2005-06-10

申请人： Christopher Baker ,  Derek Inouye ,  Larry Foster ,  Lenci Kappes ,  Donn Bryant

发明人： Christopher Baker ,  Derek Inouye ,  Larry Foster ,  Lenci Kappes ,  Donn Bryant

IPC分类号： G03G21/00

CPC分类号： G03G21/105

摘要： Embodiments for a toner auger for use in an image forming device. The image forming device includes a channel through which toner is moved. The auger is positioned within the channel and has an axis of rotation and at least one offset section extending radially outward from the axis of rotation. The offset section forms a sweep envelope that extends outward from the axis of rotation. The auger may be positioned within the channel for the offset to contact the channel. Contact may cause a vibratory force that prevents the toner from clogging and bridging within the channel.

摘要翻译： 用于图像形成装置的调色剂螺旋推运器的实施例。 图像形成装置包括调色剂通过其移动的通道。 螺旋钻定位在通道内并且具有旋转轴线和从旋转轴线径向向外延伸的至少一个偏移部分。 偏移部分形成从旋转轴线向外延伸的扫掠包络线。 螺旋钻可以定位在通道内以使偏移与通道接触。 触点可能会产生阻止调色剂阻塞和桥接通道内的振动力。

公开(公告)号：US20050201776A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US10798929

申请日：2004-03-11

申请人： Benjamin Askren ,  Peter Bayerle ,  Donn Bryant

发明人： Benjamin Askren ,  Peter Bayerle ,  Donn Bryant

IPC分类号： G03G15/08

CPC分类号： G03G15/0898 ,  G03G15/0856 ,  G03G15/0862 ,  G03G15/0894

摘要： A toner fill plug for a toner cartridge within an image forming device. The cartridge includes a toner reservoir having a port through which toner is input. The plug is sized to fit within the port and prevent toner leakage. The plug includes a reflector which aligns with an adjacently-positioned toner level sensor for determining the amount of toner remaining within the reservoir. The plug is removable to allow the user to refill the reservoir with new toner.

摘要翻译： 用于图像形成装置内的调色剂盒的调色剂填充塞。 墨盒包括具有输入调色剂的端口的调色剂储存器。 插头的尺寸适合安装在端口内，防止墨粉泄漏。 塞子包括与相邻定位的调色剂水平传感器对准的反射器，用于确定储存器中剩余的调色剂的量。 插头是可移动的，以允许用户用新的调色剂来重新填充储存器。

公开(公告)号：US20050207785A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10804551

申请日：2004-03-19

申请人： Michael Leemhuis ,  Donn Bryant

发明人： Michael Leemhuis ,  Donn Bryant

IPC分类号： G03G21/16

CPC分类号： G03G21/1633 ,  G03G2215/0145 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/1687 ,  G03G2221/1884

摘要： A device and method of connecting a cartridge unit to a door assembly of an image forming device. The door assembly includes a first mount having a first configuration, and a second mount having a second different configuration. The cartridge unit includes a first attachment for connecting to the first mount, and a second attachment for connecting to the second mount. The cartridge unit is connected and does not become disengaged when the door assembly moves between open and closed orientations. Method of using the attachments are also disclosed that include mounting one of the attachments to the corresponding mount, and then moving the cartridge unit to mount the other attachment to the other mount.

摘要翻译： 一种将盒单元连接到图像形成装置的门组件的装置和方法。 门组件包括具有第一构造的第一安装件和具有第二不同构造的第二安装件。 盒单元包括用于连接到第一安装件的第一附件和用于连接到第二安装件的第二附件。 当门组件在打开和关闭方向之间移动时，盒单元被连接并且不会脱离。 还公开了使用附件的方法，其包括将附件中的一个安装到相应的安装件上，然后移动盒单元以将另一附件安装到另一安装件。

公开(公告)号：US20070009286A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-11

申请号：US11177665

申请日：2005-07-08

申请人： Donn Bryant ,  Tom Stickler

发明人： Donn Bryant ,  Tom Stickler

IPC分类号： G03G15/00

CPC分类号： G03G21/1864 ,  G03G15/757 ,  G03G2221/183

摘要： A photoconductive drum may be located and supported in an image forming apparatus via bushings at each end of a drum axle. The bushings may be produced from a single die cavity and may include orientation features which may be employed to key the bushings with a housing, such as a toner cartridge cleaner housing.

摘要翻译： 感光鼓可以通过在鼓轴的每个端部处的衬套定位并被支撑在图像形成装置中。 衬套可以由单个模腔制造，并且可以包括定位特征，其可以用于利用诸如调色剂盒清洁器壳体的壳体来键合衬套。

公开(公告)号：US20050214018A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US10807601

申请日：2004-03-24

申请人： Jason Hale ,  Donn Bryant

发明人： Jason Hale ,  Donn Bryant

IPC分类号： G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/16

CPC分类号： G03G15/75 ,  G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G2221/18

摘要： A photoconductive member for an image forming apparatus includes a hollow, conductive cylindrical drum; an insulating end cap disposed axially within the drum at either end thereof, each end cap including an axial bore; a shaft disposed axially through the drum and the bores, the shaft electrically isolated from the drum by the end caps; and an electrical contact assembly operative to bias the drum, but not the shaft, to an operating voltage.

摘要翻译： 用于图像形成装置的感光构件包括中空的导电圆柱形鼓; 在其任一端轴向设置在所述滚筒内的绝缘端盖，每个端盖包括轴向孔; 轴，其轴向设置穿过所述滚筒和所述孔，所述轴通过所述端盖与所述滚筒电隔离; 以及电触点组件，其可操作以将滚筒而不是轴偏压到工作电压。