公开(公告)号：US20140241749A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14192980

申请日：2014-02-28

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G15/80 ,  G03G21/1864 ,  G03G21/1871 ,  G03G2215/0141

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: a main body; a first cartridge; a second cartridge; and a retaining member. The main body includes a first power-supplying part; and a second power-supplying part. The first cartridge includes a first power-receiving part. The second cartridge includes a second power-receiving part. The first and second power-receiving parts are configured to contact with the first and second power-supplying parts respectively. The retaining member is configured to retain the first and second cartridges and includes one side wall having a frame formed of a resin material and a reinforcing member formed of a metal material. A top edge of the frame is positioned lower than top edges of the first and second power-receiving parts. A top edge of the reinforcing member is positioned at a same vertical position as or lower than the top edge of the frame.

Abstract translation: 一种图像形成装置，包括：主体; 第一个墨盒 第二个墨盒 和保持构件。 主体包括第一供电部分; 和第二供电部。 第一盒包括第一受电部。 第二盒包括第二受电部。 第一和第二受电部分分别与第一和第二供电部分接触。 保持构件被构造成保持第一和第二盒，并且包括具有由树脂材料形成的框架和由金属材料形成的加强构件的一个侧壁。 框架的顶边缘定位成低于第一和第二受电部分的顶部边缘。 加强构件的顶部边缘位于与框架的顶部边缘相同的垂直位置处。

公开(公告)号：US08768207B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13729762

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Hiroshi Igarashi ,  Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Hiroshi Igarashi ,  Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G21/1623 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1661 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: An image forming device is provided. The image forming device includes a main casing having a guide and a drawer configured to be installed in and withdrawn from the main casing along the guide in a first direction for installation and in a second direction for withdrawal opposite the first direction. The drawer may include a plurality of photosensitive drums arranged along the first direction and an engagement portion disposed closer to a rear edge of the drawer than to a front edge of the drawer. The main casing may include a stopper disposed below the guide and closer to the front edge of the drawer than to the rear edge of the drawer. The stopper may include a hook which the engagement portion engages when the drawer is withdrawn from the main casing.

Abstract translation: 提供了图像形成装置。 图像形成装置包括具有引导件的主壳体和被构造成沿着引导件沿着第一安装方向安装在主壳体中并从主壳体排出的抽屉，并且在与第一方向相反的第二方向上退出。 抽屉可以包括沿着第一方向布置的多个感光鼓和布置成比抽屉的前边缘更靠近抽屉的后边缘的接合部分。 主壳体可以包括设置在引导件下方并且比抽屉的后边缘更靠近抽屉的前边缘的止动件。 止动件可以包括当抽屉从主壳体抽出时接合部分接合的钩子。

公开(公告)号：US08768197B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-01

申请号：US13936528

申请日：2013-07-08

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1647 ,  G03G15/80 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/1867 ,  G03G2221/166 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1815 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: An image forming apparatus has a body frame and a slide frame. The slide frame is configured to be pulled out from the body frame along a sliding direction. A plurality of image forming cartridges is detachably mounted on the slide frame. A plurality of electrode members is mounted on the slide frame and aligned along the sliding direction so as to correspond to the image forming cartridges. A body-side contact portion of each of the electrode members is electrically connected to the body frame. A cartridge-side contact portion of the electrode member is electrically connected to the image forming cartridge. The image forming cartridge is connected to the body via the corresponding electrode member when the slide frame mounting the image forming cartridges is inserted to the body frame.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置具有主体框架和滑动框架。 滑动框架构造成沿滑动方向从主体框架拉出。 多个图像形成盒可拆卸地安装在滑动框架上。 多个电极构件安装在滑动框架上并沿着滑动方向对齐，以对应于图像形成盒。 每个电极构件的体侧接触部分电连接到主体框架。 电极构件的盒侧接触部电连接到成像盒。 当安装图像形成盒的滑动框架插入到主体框架中时，图像形成盒通过相应的电极构件连接到主体。

公开(公告)号：US20140105637A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14136457

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1842 ,  G03G21/1867 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: An image forming apparatus may include a moving unit configured to support a cartridge and to slide in a generally horizontal direction between multiple positions. For example, the positions may include a first position where the moving unit is located inside the main body and a second position where the moving unit is located outside the main body. Additionally or alternatively, the moving unit being may also move between the first position and a third position located below the first position. The moving unit may also be configured to electrically connect electrodes based on its movement.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置可以包括被配置为支撑盒并且在大体上水平的方向上在多个位置之间滑动的移动单元。 例如，位置可以包括移动单元位于主体内的第一位置和移动单元位于主体外部的第二位置。 附加地或替代地，移动单元也可以在第一位置和位于第一位置下方的第三位置之间移动。 移动单元还可以被配置为基于其运动来电连接电极。

公开(公告)号：US08649700B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US13855772

申请日：2013-04-03

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/1871 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/166 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: The present invention provides a configuration in which an electrically connected condition can further be stabilized in electrical-connection zones between a body of an image-forming apparatus, and an image-forming unit and a plurality of image-forming cartridges. Developing electrode members and wire power-feed electrodes are attached to a slide frame. Each of the developing electrode members has a first body-side contact. The developing electrode members are electrically connected with the developing-roller output terminals. The wire power-feed electrodes are electrically connected with wire output terminals through contact with the wire output terminals. The developing electrode members are elastically deformed as a result of their first body-side contacts being pressed in a direction, which is along a slide direction, by the developing-roller output terminals. The wire power-feed electrodes are pressed in a paper width direction by the wire output terminals.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种结构，其中电连接状态可以在图像形成装置的主体与图像形成单元与多个图像形成盒之间的电连接区域中进一步稳定。 显影电极部件和导线供电电极安装在滑动框架上。 每个显影电极构件具有第一体侧接触。 显影电极构件与显影辊输出端子电连接。 电线馈电电极通过与导线输出端子的接触与导线输出端子电连接。 由于显影电极部件的第一主体侧接触件沿显影辊输出端沿着滑动方向被按压，所以显影电极部件弹性变形。 电线供电电极通过电线输出端子在纸张宽度方向上被按压。

公开(公告)号：US08644728B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US13893663

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G15/01 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G15/75 ,  G03G15/0189 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/1853 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1606 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1846 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: An image forming unit includes a cartridge and a unit frame. The cartridge has a cartridge-grip. The unit frame is configured to accommodate the cartridge. The unit frame includes a first plate, a second plate, a first beam, and a second beam. The first plate has a through hole. The first beam extends between the first plate and the second plate. The first beam includes a frame-grip disposed between an upper end of the first beam and a lower end of the first beam. The second beam extends between the first plate and the second plate. When the cartridge is accommodated in the unit frame, a distance between the lower end of the first beam and an upper end of the frame-grip is smaller than a distance between the lower end of the first beam and an upper end of the cartridge-grip.

Abstract translation: 图像形成单元包括盒和单元框。 墨盒具有墨盒柄。 单元框架配置为容纳墨盒。 单元框架包括第一板，第二板，第一梁和第二梁。 第一板有一个通孔。 第一梁在第一板和第二板之间延伸。 第一梁包括设置在第一梁的上端和第一梁的下端之间的框架夹。 第二光束在第一板和第二板之间延伸。 当盒被容纳在单元框架中时，第一梁的下端与框架把手的上端之间的距离小于第一梁的下端与盒式夹具的上端之间的距离， 握。

公开(公告)号：US08588649B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US13434521

申请日：2012-03-29

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu

IPC: G03G15/04 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1666 ,  G03G15/0131 ,  G03G15/04 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G21/1633 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1636

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a cover moving between a first position where the cover opens an opening and a second position where the cover closes the opening; photoconductors arrayed in a predetermined direction; and exposure members provided in one to one correspondence with the photoconductors. Each exposure member exposes a corresponding photoconductor and moves between third and fourth positions. The apparatus also includes moving mechanisms provided in one to one correspondence with the exposure members, each moving mechanism moving the corresponding exposure member between the first and second positions; a power transmission mechanism transmitting power from the cover to the moving mechanisms such that movement of the cover from the second position to the first position causes each moving mechanism to move the corresponding exposure member from the third position to the fourth position. Each exposure member tilts when moving from the third position to the fourth position.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括盖，其在盖打开开口的第一位置和盖关闭开口的第二位置之间移动; 光电导体沿预定方向排列; 以及与感光体一一对应地设置的曝光构件。 每个曝光构件暴露相应的感光体并在第三和第四位置之间移动。 该装置还包括与曝光构件一一对应设置的移动机构，每个移动机构在第一和第二位置之间移动相应的曝光构件; 动力传递机构，其将动力从所述盖传递到所述移动机构，使得所述盖从所述第二位置到所述第一位置的移动使得每个移动机构将所述对应的曝光构件从所述第三位置移动到所述第四位置。 当从第三位置移动到第四位置时，每个曝光构件都倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US08559846B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US13238683

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/16 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G15/75 ,  G03G15/0178 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G21/1839 ,  G03G21/1864 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/1606 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: A pressing member applies a pressing force to a trailing end in a direction which intersects a predetermined reference direction, allowing the pressing force to have both a first component in the predetermined reference direction and a second component perpendicular to the predetermined reference direction. A trailing end is pressed in the predetermined reference direction by the first component. In the mounted state, the leading end is in contact with the reference member at two contact surfaces including a first contact surface and a second contact surface. The first contact surface defines a first positioning direction being perpendicular to the first contact surface and intersecting the predetermined reference direction. The second contact surface defines a second positioning direction being perpendicular to the second contact surface and intersecting both the predetermined reference direction and the first positioning direction, allowing the photosensitive-member unit to be positioned with respect to the main body.

公开(公告)号：US20130251399A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13893663

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/75 ,  G03G15/0189 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/1853 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1606 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1846 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: An image forming unit includes a cartridge and a unit frame. The cartridge has a cartridge-grip. The unit frame is configured to accommodate the cartridge. The unit frame includes a first plate, a second plate, a first beam, and a second beam. The first plate has a through hole. The first beam extends between the first plate and the second plate. The first beam includes a frame-grip disposed between an upper end of the first beam and a lower end of the first beam. The second beam extends between the first plate and the second plate. When the cartridge is accommodated in the unit frame, a distance between the lower end of the first beam and an upper end of the frame-grip is smaller than a distance between the lower end of the first beam and an upper end of the cartridge-grip.

公开(公告)号：US08521058B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13009003

申请日：2011-01-19

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe ,  Junichi Hashimoto ,  Takashi Shimizu

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe ,  Junichi Hashimoto ,  Takashi Shimizu

IPC: G03G21/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1853 ,  G03G21/181 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: A plurality of photosensitive drums is positioned between a first side plate and a second side plate of a holder unit. The first side plate is formed with a plurality of openings. Each of a plurality of toner cases supports each developing roller and is positioned between the first side plate and the second side plate. Each toner case has a confronting surface confronting the first side plate. Each of a plurality of developer couplings is provided at the confronting surface at a position in alignment with each opening and receives an input force to rotate each developing roller. A fixing member has a plurality of intervenient portions and a connecting portion integrally linking neighboring intervenient portion together. Each intervenient portion is interposed between each opening and each developer coupling to fix a position of each toner case relative to the holder unit.

Abstract translation: 多个感光鼓位于保持器单元的第一侧板和第二侧板之间。 第一侧板形成有多个开口。 多个调色剂盒中的每一个支撑每个显影辊并位于第一侧板和第二侧板之间。 每个调色剂盒具有面对第一侧板的面对面。 多个显影剂联接件中的每一个在与每个开口对准的位置的相对表面处设置，并且接收输入力以使每个显影辊旋转。 固定构件具有多个插入部分和将相邻插入部分整体连接在一起的连接部分。 每个介入部分插入在每个开口和每个显影剂联接件之间，以固定每个调色剂盒相对于保持器单元的位置。