公开(公告)号：US20160223951A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US15012693

申请日：2016-02-01

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Einosuke Kikuchi ,  Akira Matayoshi

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/1605 ,  G03G15/0891 ,  G03G15/162

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a toner containing portion, a first conveying member, an image conveying portion, and an image forming portion. The first conveying member is configured to convey the toner in a conveyance direction within the toner containing portion. The image conveying portion includes a surface layer portion having a first end portion located at an upstream side in the conveyance direction and a second end portion located at a downstream side in the conveyance direction. The first end portion has a larger layer thickness than second end portion. The image conveying portion is configured to convey a toner image formed on a surface of the surface layer portion at a predetermined image forming position, to a transfer position for transfer to a transfer target medium. The image forming portion is configured to form the toner image on the surface layer portion by using the toner being conveyed.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括调色剂容纳部分，第一传送部件，图像传送部分和图像形成部分。 第一输送构件构造成在调色剂容纳部分内沿输送方向输送调色剂。 图像传送部分包括表面层部分，其具有位于输送方向上游侧的第一端部和位于输送方向下游侧的第二端部。 第一端部具有比第二端部更大的层厚度。 图像传送部被配置为将形成在表面层部分的表面上的调色剂图像在预定图像形成位置传送到转印位置以转印到转印目标介质。 图像形成部分被配置为通过使用被输送的调色剂在表面层部分上形成调色剂图像。

公开(公告)号：US20140119761A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14067022

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Akira Matayoshi

IPC: G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/1675 ,  G03G2215/0132

Abstract: A transfer device includes image bearing members, an intermediate transfer belt, transfer members, a transfer bias applying unit and a bias control unit. The transfer bias applying unit applies a transfer bias to the transfer. The bias control unit causes a transfer bias having a polarity opposite to that of the toner to be applied to a first transfer member during the transfer process in the first transfer nip and during an adjacent transfer process which is the non-transfer process in the first transfer nip and the transfer process in a second transfer nip adjacent to the first transfer nip. Further, the bias control unit causes a transfer bias having the same polarity as that of the toner to be applied to the first transfer member during an adjacent non-transfer process which is the non-transfer process in the first transfer nip and the non-transfer process in the second transfer nip.

Abstract translation: 转印装置包括图像承载部件，中间转印带，转印部件，转印偏压施加单元和偏置控制单元。 转印偏压施加单元对转印施加转印偏压。 偏置控制单元在第一转印辊隙中的转印过程期间和在作为第一转印辊隙中的非转印过程的相邻转印处理期间，将具有与调色剂的极性相反的转印偏压施加到第一转印部件 转印辊隙和转印工艺在邻近第一转印辊隙的第二转印辊隙中。 此外，偏移控制单元在作为第一转印压区中的非转印工艺的相邻非转印工艺期间引起具有与调色剂相同的极性的转印偏压作用于第一转印部件， 在第二转印辊隙中的转印过程。

公开(公告)号：US10901358B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-26

申请号：US16809369

申请日：2020-03-04

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Masaru Watanabe ,  Akira Matayoshi

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

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a developing section, storage, a first calculation section, a comparing section, and an executing section. The developing section develops an electrostatic latent image with toner. The storage stores coverage rates. The first calculation section calculates a first coverage rate and a second coverage rate. The comparing section compares the first coverage rate with the second coverage rate. The first coverage rate includes one or more coverage rates stored earlier in the storage than the second coverage rate. The second coverage rate includes coverage rates of a specified number of latest images individually formed on a specified number of sheets. A running-in operation is driving the developing section. The executing section executes the running-in operation.

公开(公告)号：US10795302B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-06

申请号：US16809357

申请日：2020-03-04

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Masaru Watanabe ,  Akira Matayoshi

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/08

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a developing section, storage, a first calculation section, a comparing section, and an executing section. The developing section contains toner and develops an electrostatic latent image with the toner. The storage stores coverage rates. The first calculation section calculates a first coverage rate and a second coverage rate. The comparing section compares the first coverage rate with the second coverage rate. The executing section executes a running-in operation based on a result of comparison by the comparing section. The first coverage rate includes one or more coverage rates stored earlier in the storage than the second coverage rate. The second coverage rate includes coverage rates of a specified number of latest images individually formed on the specified number of sheets. The running-in operation is driving the developing section.

公开(公告)号：US09551959B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-24

申请号：US15012693

申请日：2016-02-01

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Einosuke Kikuchi ,  Akira Matayoshi

IPC: G03G15/16 ,  G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/1605 ,  G03G15/0891 ,  G03G15/162

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a toner containing portion, a first conveying member, an image conveying portion, and an image forming portion. The first conveying member is configured to convey the toner in a conveyance direction within the toner containing portion. The image conveying portion includes a surface layer portion having a first end portion located at an upstream side in the conveyance direction and a second end portion located at a downstream side in the conveyance direction. The first end portion has a larger layer thickness than second end portion. The image conveying portion is configured to convey a toner image formed on a surface of the surface layer portion at a predetermined image forming position, to a transfer position for transfer to a transfer target medium. The image forming portion is configured to form the toner image on the surface layer portion by using the toner being conveyed.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括调色剂容纳部分，第一传送部件，图像传送部分和图像形成部分。 第一输送构件构造成在调色剂容纳部分内沿输送方向输送调色剂。 图像传送部分包括表面层部分，其具有位于输送方向上游侧的第一端部和位于输送方向下游侧的第二端部。 第一端部具有比第二端部更大的层厚度。 图像传送部被配置为将形成在表面层部分的表面上的调色剂图像在预定图像形成位置传送到转印位置以转印到转印目标介质。 图像形成部分被配置为通过使用被输送的调色剂在表面层部分上形成调色剂图像。

公开(公告)号：US09291944B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14632225

申请日：2015-02-26

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Tamotsu Shimizu ,  Akira Matayoshi

IPC: G03G15/08 ,  G03G21/10

CPC classification number: G03G15/0889 ,  G03G15/0858 ,  G03G15/0893 ,  G03G21/105

Abstract: A developing device includes a housing, a stirring member, a developing unit body, a driving device, a detecting device, and a control device. The housing accommodates developer supplied from a supply means and including toner and carrier. The stirring member rotates in the housing to stir the developer. The developing unit body rotates in the housing to convey the developer toward an image carrying member from the stirring member and attaches the toner to the image carrying member. The driving device rotationally drive at least one of the stirring member and the developing unit body. The detecting device detects the torque of the driving device. The control device performs a recovery process of controlling the supply means to supply at least one of the carrier and the developer to an interior of the housing when a detection result of the detecting device has a value lower than a threshold value.

Abstract translation: 显影装置包括壳体，搅拌构件，显影单元体，驱动装置，检测装置和控制装置。 壳体容纳从供给装置供应的显影剂，并且包括调色剂和载体。 搅拌构件在壳体中旋转以搅拌显影剂。 显影单元主体在壳体中旋转以将显影剂从搅拌构件传送到图像承载构件，并将调色剂附着到图像承载构件。 驱动装置旋转地驱动搅拌构件和显影单元主体中的至少一个。 检测装置检测驱动装置的扭矩。 当检测装置的检测结果具有低于阈值的值时，控制装置执行恢复处理，该恢复处理控制供应装置将载体和显影剂中的至少一个提供到壳体的内部。

公开(公告)号：US09280092B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14624422

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Minoru Wada ,  Masaru Hatano ,  Yoshinori Horiuchi ,  Akira Matayoshi ,  Ayaka Kondo ,  Motoki Moriguchi ,  Masahito Ishino

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0889 ,  G03G15/0893

Abstract: A developing device includes a storing portion, a stirring member, a developing roller, a shield plate, and a guide portion. The storing portion stores developer. The stirring member is rotatably provided in the storing portion and stirs the developer in the storing portion by being rotationally driven in a predetermined first rotation direction. The developing roller is rotatably provided above the stirring member, has a magnet that attracts the developer in the storing portion by a magnetic force, and is rotationally driven in a predetermined second rotation direction. The shield plate is made of a nonmagnetic material and provided at a facing position where the developing roller and the stirring member face each other. The guide portion is provided more on an upstream side in the first rotation direction than the facing position, and guides the developer from the storing portion to the developing roller side.

Abstract translation: 显影装置包括存储部分，搅拌部件，显影辊，屏蔽板和引导部分。 存储部存储显影剂。 搅拌构件可旋转地设置在存储部分中，并通过沿预定的第一旋转方向旋转驱动来搅动存储部分中的显影剂。 显影辊可旋转地设置在搅拌构件上方，具有通过磁力吸引存储部中的显影剂的磁体，并且以预定的第二旋转方向旋转驱动。 屏蔽板由非磁性材料制成，并且设置在显影辊和搅拌构件彼此面对的相对位置处。 引导部分在第一旋转方向的上游侧比面对位置更多地设置，并且将显影剂从存储部分引导到显影辊侧。

公开(公告)号：US20150234322A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14624422

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Minoru Wada ,  Masaru Hatano ,  Yoshinori Horiuchi ,  Akira Matayoshi ,  Ayaka Kondo ,  Motoki Moriguchi ,  Masahito Ishino

IPC: G03G15/09

CPC classification number: G03G15/0889 ,  G03G15/0893

Abstract: A developing device includes a storing portion, a stirring member, a developing roller, a shield plate, and a guide portion. The storing portion stores developer. The stirring member is rotatably provided in the storing portion and stirs the developer in the storing portion by being rotationally driven in a predetermined first rotation direction. The developing roller is rotatably provided above the stirring member, has a magnet that attracts the developer in the storing portion by a magnetic force, and is rotationally driven in a predetermined second rotation direction. The shield plate is made of a nonmagnetic material and provided at a facing position where the developing roller and the stirring member face each other. The guide portion is provided more on an upstream side in the first rotation direction than the facing position, and guides the developer from the storing portion to the developing roller side.

Abstract translation: 显影装置包括存储部分，搅拌部件，显影辊，屏蔽板和引导部分。 存储部存储显影剂。 搅拌构件可旋转地设置在存储部分中，并通过沿预定的第一旋转方向旋转驱动来搅动存储部分中的显影剂。 显影辊可旋转地设置在搅拌构件上方，具有通过磁力吸引存储部中的显影剂的磁体，并且以预定的第二旋转方向旋转驱动。 屏蔽板由非磁性材料制成，并且设置在显影辊和搅拌构件彼此面对的相对位置处。 引导部分在第一旋转方向的上游侧比面对位置更多地设置，并且将显影剂从存储部分引导到显影辊侧。

公开(公告)号：US09471011B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US15013864

申请日：2016-02-02

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Einosuke Kikuchi ,  Akira Matayoshi

IPC: G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/1605 ,  G03G15/162 ,  G03G2215/0132

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: a photosensitive body including a photosensitive layer having a first end and a second end, the first end having a larger thickness than the second end; a charging portion charges the photosensitive layer; a light irradiation portion applies light to the photosensitive layer; a developing device develops by toner charged with the same polarity as charge polarity of the photosensitive layer; an intermediate transfer medium including a surface layer having a third end and a fourth end, the third end having a larger thickness than the fourth end, the third end being opposed to the second end, the fourth end being opposed to the first end; and a transfer portion transfers a toner image developed on the photosensitive layer, onto the surface layer when a voltage having polarity opposite to the charge polarity is applied to the transfer portion.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括：感光体，其包括具有第一端和第二端的感光层，第一端的厚度大于第二端; 充电部分对感光层充电; 光照射部分向感光层施加光; 通过与感光层的电荷极性相同的极性充电的调色剂显影显影装置; 包括具有第三端和第四端的表面层的中间转印介质，所述第三端具有比所述第四端更大的厚度，所述第三端与所述第二端相对，所述第四端与所述第一端相对; 并且当具有极性与电荷极性相反的电压被施加到转印部分时，转印部分将显影在感光层上的调色剂图像转印到表面层上。

公开(公告)号：US20160223953A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US15013864

申请日：2016-02-02

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Einosuke Kikuchi ,  Akira Matayoshi

IPC: G03G15/01

CPC classification number: G03G15/1605 ,  G03G15/162 ,  G03G2215/0132

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: a photosensitive body including a photosensitive layer having a first end and a second end, the first end having a larger thickness than the second end; a charging portion charges the photosensitive layer; a light irradiation portion applies light to the photosensitive layer; a developing device develops by toner charged with the same polarity as charge polarity of the photosensitive layer; an intermediate transfer medium including a surface layer having a third end and a fourth end, the third end having a larger thickness than the fourth end, the third end being opposed to the second end, the fourth end being opposed to the first end; and a transfer portion transfers a toner image developed on the photosensitive layer, onto the surface layer when a voltage having polarity opposite to the charge polarity is applied to the transfer portion.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括：感光体，其包括具有第一端和第二端的感光层，第一端的厚度大于第二端; 充电部分对感光层充电; 光照射部分向感光层施加光; 通过与感光层的电荷极性相同的极性充电的调色剂显影显影装置; 包括具有第三端和第四端的表面层的中间转印介质，所述第三端具有比所述第四端更大的厚度，所述第三端与所述第二端相对，所述第四端与所述第一端相对; 并且当具有极性与电荷极性相反的电压被施加到转印部分时，转印部分将显影在感光层上的调色剂图像转印到表面层上。