公开(公告)号：US07386252B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-10

申请号：US11286671

申请日：2005-11-23

申请人： Harald Portig ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Brian Allen Blair ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Jeffrey Lawrence Tonges ,  Robert Galon Newman

发明人： Harald Portig ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Brian Allen Blair ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Jeffrey Lawrence Tonges ,  Robert Galon Newman

IPC分类号： G03G21/16 ,  G03G15/00

CPC分类号： B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13

摘要： An image forming device includes a body and one or more door assemblies. At least one door assembly may be movable between open and closed orientations. A variety of mechanical and electrical interlocks may be used to control motion of the door assemblies. A first interlock may prevent a door assembly from moving under the influence of a force between an open and closed orientation prior to a condition being satisfied. This condition may depend on the position of a second door assembly. A breakaway feature may release the first interlock when the closing force exceeds a predetermined level. A second interlock may work with the first interlock to keep a second door assembly from opening if the first door assembly is closed. An electrical interlock may disconnect power to the image forming device when the first door assembly is open.

摘要翻译： 图像形成装置包括主体和一个或多个门组件。 至少一个门组件可以在打开和关闭的方向之间移动。 可以使用各种机械和电气联锁来控制门组件的运动。 在满足条件之前，第一联锁可以防止门组件在打开和关闭方向之间的力的影响下移动。 这种情况可能取决于第二门组件的位置。 分离特征可以在闭合力超过预定水平时释放第一互锁。 如果第一门组件关闭，则第二互锁可以与第一联锁件一起工作以保持第二门组件不打开。 当第一门组件打开时，电互锁可断开图像形成装置的电力。

公开(公告)号：US07349648B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US11231859

申请日：2005-09-21

申请人： David Erwin Rennick ,  Jason Lee Rowe ,  Jeffrey Lawrence Tonges ,  Brian Allen Blair ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Robert Galon Newman ,  Edward Lynn Triplett ,  Gary Michael Tylicki

发明人： David Erwin Rennick ,  Jason Lee Rowe ,  Jeffrey Lawrence Tonges ,  Brian Allen Blair ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Robert Galon Newman ,  Edward Lynn Triplett ,  Gary Michael Tylicki

IPC分类号： G03G15/00

CPC分类号： G03G21/1638 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/169

摘要： An image forming device with one or more door assemblies that engage locking mechanisms to secure a module in an operating position. The module may be coupled to one of the one or more door assemblies. A first locking mechanism may secure the module to the image forming device body when a first door assembly is closed. A second locking mechanism may secure the module to the body with a greater securing force than the first locking mechanism to secure the module to the body. The second locking mechanism may be engaged upon closing a second door assembly. Separate biasing members may be used to apply the securing forces. The locking mechanisms may include four-bar or over-center mechanisms to apply the securing forces.

摘要翻译： 一种具有一个或多个门组件的图像形成装置，其接合锁定机构以将模块固定在操作位置。 模块可以联接到一个或多个门组件中的一个。 当第一门组件关闭时，第一锁定机构可将模块固定到图像形成装置主体。 第二锁定机构可以以比第一锁定机构更大的固定力将模块固定到主体，以将模块固定到主体上。 关闭第二门组件时可以接合第二锁定机构。 可以使用分离的偏置构件来施加固定力。 锁定机构可以包括四杆或过中心机构来施加固定力。

公开(公告)号：US07130562B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-31

申请号：US10810139

申请日：2004-03-26

申请人： Larry Steven Foster ,  Edward Lawrence Kiely ,  Robert Galon Newman ,  Harald Portig ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Edward Lynn Triplett

发明人： Larry Steven Foster ,  Edward Lawrence Kiely ,  Robert Galon Newman ,  Harald Portig ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Edward Lynn Triplett

IPC分类号： G03G21/18 ,  G03G15/00

CPC分类号： G03G15/0813 ,  G03G15/16 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G2221/1606 ,  G03G2221/163 ,  G03G2221/1687

摘要： In an image forming apparatus containing a plurality of rollers disposed with generally parallel axes, a retraction plate containing a plurality of rotational couplings is movable between engaged and retracted positions. Each rotational coupling is operative to transmit a rotary force to each cartridge when the retraction plate is in the engaged position. The couplings move laterally in an axial direction of the rollers as the retraction plate moves between the engaged and retracted positions, in response to an applied force. In one embodiment, the retraction plate is rotated about a pivot point to move the couplings between engaged and retracted positions. In another embodiment, the retraction plate is translated laterally in the axial direction of the couplings.

摘要翻译： 在包含设置有大致平行轴线的多个辊的图像形成装置中，包含多个旋转联接器的缩回板可在接合位置和缩回位置之间移动。 当回缩板处于接合位置时，每个旋转联接器可操作以将旋转力传递到每个盒。 随着回缩板响应于施加的力而在接合位置和缩回位置之间移动时，联接器在辊的轴向方向上横向移动。 在一个实施例中，缩回板围绕枢轴点旋转以在接合位置和缩回位置之间移动联接件。 在另一个实施例中，缩回板在联接件的轴向上被横向平移。

公开(公告)号：US07407394B1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-05

申请号：US11964347

申请日：2007-12-26

申请人： Steven Parish ,  Jeffrey A. Abler ,  Donn Duane Bryant ,  Jeffrey Lawrence Tonges ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Phill Douglas Cole ,  Larry Steven Foster

发明人： Steven Parish ,  Jeffrey A. Abler ,  Donn Duane Bryant ,  Jeffrey Lawrence Tonges ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Phill Douglas Cole ,  Larry Steven Foster

IPC分类号： H01R13/44

CPC分类号： H01R13/631 ,  H01R13/447 ,  H01R43/002

摘要： The present application includes embodiments of a connector in an image forming device that establishes an electrical connection with a cartridge. The connector may include an electrical contact that is able to rotate in a first direction when in contact with the cartridge during a first amount insertion of the cartridge into the image forming device. The electrical contact may be adapted to stop rotating after the cartridge is inserted the first amount. As a result, the electrical connector may slide across the surface of the cartridge during additional insertion. The sliding motion may scrape off an oxidation or contamination layer thus providing a reliable electrical contact between the connector and the cartridge.

摘要翻译： 本申请包括建立与盒的电连接的图像形成装置中的连接器的实施例。 连接器可以包括电接触件，该电接触件能够在盒子进入图像形成装置的第一次量插入期间与第一方向旋转。 电触点可以适于在盒被插入第一量之后停止旋转。 结果，电连接器可能在附加插入期间滑过盒的表面。 滑动运动可以刮掉氧化或污染层，从而在连接器和盒之间提供可靠的电接触。

公开(公告)号：US07162182B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US10804488

申请日：2004-03-19

申请人： Jeffrey L. Tonges ,  Richard G. Boyatt, III ,  Daniel L. Carter ,  Kerry Leland Embry ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Harald Portig ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Darren Wayne Tosh ,  Edward Lynn Triplett

发明人： Jeffrey L. Tonges ,  Richard G. Boyatt, III ,  Daniel L. Carter ,  Kerry Leland Embry ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Harald Portig ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Darren Wayne Tosh ,  Edward Lynn Triplett

IPC分类号： G03G15/00

CPC分类号： G03G21/1633 ,  G03G2215/00544 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2215/0145 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1675 ,  G03G2221/183

摘要： A door assembly movably positioned to a body of an image forming device. The door assembly includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame is movably attached to the body, and the second frame is movably attached to the first frame. The movable connections between the frames and the main body cause accurate locating of a photoconductive member mounted on the door assembly within the body. In one embodiment, a contour surface within the body contacts the second frame to locate the second frame within the body. Methods of moving the door assembly are also disclosed including moving the door assembly from an open orientation that is spaced from the body, to a closed orientation that is in proximity to the body. The movement of the door assembly causes interaction between the frames and the body to accurately locate the second frame.

摘要翻译： 门组件，可移动地定位在图像形成装置的主体上。 门组件包括第一框架和第二框架。 第一框架可移动地附接到主体，并且第二框架可移动地附接到第一框架。 框架和主体之间的可移动连接使得安装在门组件内的感光体准确地定位在主体内。 在一个实施例中，主体内的轮廓表面接触第二框架以将第二框架定位在主体内。 还公开了移动门组件的方法，包括将门组件从与本体间隔开的打开方向移动到靠近身体的封闭取向。 门组件的运动导致框架和主体之间的相互作用以精确地定位第二框架。

公开(公告)号：US08257185B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12650708

申请日：2009-12-31

申请人： Daniel Lee Carter ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Robert Michael Meadows ,  Harald Portig ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Brian Reed Spencer

发明人： Daniel Lee Carter ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Robert Michael Meadows ,  Harald Portig ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Brian Reed Spencer

IPC分类号： F16D3/04

CPC分类号： G03G15/80 ,  G03G15/751

摘要： An Oldham coupler assembly capable of transferring rotary power between two shafts in a developer unit of an image forming apparatus that includes an input plate and an output plate made of metal and a star plate made in plastic mechanically coupled and positioned in between the input plate and the output plate. A spline component made of metal is rigidly and integrally attached to the input plate, the spline component including a tubular spline portion that includes a plurality of wear strips made of plastic, the output plate having a plastic material coated along a portion of an outside diameter of the output plate. The input and output plates further include a plurality of openings to receive a plurality of wheels and pins. This structure allows a sufficiently stiff drive system to substantially eliminate fine line jitter by raising the natural frequency of the drive system.

摘要翻译： 一种能够在图像形成设备的显影单元中的两个轴之间传递旋转动力的十字接头组件，该组件包括输入板和由金属制成的输出板和由塑料制成的星形板，机械耦合并定位在输入板和 输出板。 由金属制成的花键部件刚性且一体地附接到输入板，花键部件包括管状花键部分，其包括由塑料制成的多个耐磨条，输出板具有沿着外径的一部分涂覆的塑料材料 的输出板。 输入和输出板还包括多个开口以容纳多个轮和销。 这种结构允许足够硬的驱动系统通过提高驱动系统的固有频率来基本上消除细线抖动。

公开(公告)号：US20100292014A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12650708

申请日：2009-12-31

申请人： Daniel Lee Carter ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Robert Michael Meadows ,  Harald Portig ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Brian Reed Spencer

发明人： Daniel Lee Carter ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Robert Michael Meadows ,  Harald Portig ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Brian Reed Spencer

IPC分类号： F16D3/04

CPC分类号： G03G15/80 ,  G03G15/751

摘要： An Oldham coupler assembly capable of transferring rotary power between two shafts in a developer unit of an image forming apparatus that includes an input plate and an output plate made of metal and a star plate made in plastic mechanically coupled and positioned in between the input plate and the output plate. A spline component made of metal is rigidly and integrally attached to the input plate, the spline component including a tubular spline portion that includes a plurality of wear strips made of plastic, the output plate having a plastic material coated along a portion of an outside diameter of the output plate. The input and output plates further includes a plurality of openings to receive a plurality of wheels and pins. This structure allows a sufficiently stiff drive system to substantially eliminate fine line jitter by raising the natural frequency of the drive system.

摘要翻译： 一种能够在图像形成设备的显影单元中的两个轴之间传递旋转动力的十字接头组件，该组件包括输入板和由金属制成的输出板和由塑料制成的星形板，机械耦合并定位在输入板和 输出板。 由金属制成的花键部件刚性且一体地附接到输入板，花键部件包括管状花键部分，其包括由塑料制成的多个耐磨条，输出板具有沿着外径的一部分涂覆的塑料材料 的输出板。 输入和输出板还包括多个开口以容纳多个轮和销。 这种结构允许足够硬的驱动系统通过提高驱动系统的固有频率来基本上消除细线抖动。

公开(公告)号：US07290765B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-06

申请号：US11231407

申请日：2005-09-21

申请人： Daniel L. Carter ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Brian Allen Blair ,  David Erwin Rennick

发明人： Daniel L. Carter ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Brian Allen Blair ,  David Erwin Rennick

IPC分类号： B65H29/20

CPC分类号： B41J2/0057 ,  B41J11/006 ,  B41J13/106 ,  B65H27/00 ,  B65H29/22 ,  B65H2404/1115 ,  B65H2404/1122

摘要： An exit roll for use in an image forming device. The exit roll may include a body and a kicker section each configured to mount to a shaft. The kicker section may include a plurality of fingers spaced around the periphery. Each of the fingers may include a first section that is substantially parallel to the shaft, and a second section that extends outward way from the shaft. The fingers may be flexible in an upwards and downwards direction into and away from the shaft. The exit roll is constructed to move media sheets out of the exit port and away from the image forming device.

摘要翻译： 用于图像形成装置的出卷辊。 出口辊可以包括主体和踢球部分，每个都配置成安装到轴上。 踢球部分可以包括围绕周边间隔开的多个手指。 每个指状物可以包括基本上平行于轴的第一部分和从轴向外延伸的第二部分。 手指可以沿向上和向下的方向弹性地进入和离开轴。 排出辊被构造成将介质片移出出口并远离成像装置。

公开(公告)号：US08374535B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US12651084

申请日：2009-12-31

申请人： Larry Steven Foster ,  Paul Douglas Horrall ,  David Erwin Rennick

发明人： Larry Steven Foster ,  Paul Douglas Horrall ,  David Erwin Rennick

IPC分类号： G03G15/20

CPC分类号： G03G15/2053

摘要： A fuser module of an image forming device including a pivot able end cap and a movable entry guide attached therein. The movable entry guide moves according to the pivoting end cap to ensure reduced positional variability within the fuser module. The pivoting end cap also has a wheel to axle ratio of about 18:1 to ensure reduced force variability within the fuser module.

摘要翻译： 一种图像形成装置的定影模块，包括可枢转的端盖和附接在其中的可移动进入导向件。 可移动入口引导件根据枢转端盖移动，以确保定影器模块内的位置变化减小。 转动端盖的轮轴比为约18：1，以确保定影模块内的力变化不大。

公开(公告)号：US20090169244A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US11964388

申请日：2007-12-26

申请人： Daniel L. Carter ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Edward Lynn Triplett ,  Brian Reed Spencer ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Gary Michael Tylicki

发明人： Daniel L. Carter ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Edward Lynn Triplett ,  Brian Reed Spencer ,  David Erwin Rennick ,  Gary Michael Tylicki

IPC分类号： G03G15/00

CPC分类号： G03G21/1633 ,  G03G15/502 ,  G03G2221/169

摘要： The present application is directed to systems and methods to control access to an interior of an image forming device. The image forming device may include a body with a door that is movable between open and closed positions. In the open position, access is gained to an interior of the body. A controller controls a latch through a motor arrangement to lock and unlock the door. A user interface may be positioned on an exterior of the body to allow a user to enter commands to lock and unlock the door. Additional elements may also be included within the interior of the image forming device and operated with the motor arrangement.

摘要翻译： 本申请涉及用于控制对图像形成装置的内部的访问的系统和方法。 图像形成装置可以包括具有可在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动的门的本体。 在开放的位置，获得进入身体的内部。 控制器通过马达装置控制闩锁以锁定和解锁门。 用户界面可以位于身体的外部，以允许用户输入命令来锁定和解锁门。 附加元件也可以包括在图像形成装置的内部内并且与马达装置一起操作。