公开(公告)号：US07751728B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US11675672

申请日：2007-02-16

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0856 ,  G03G15/0862 ,  G03G15/0889 ,  G03G2215/0634 ,  G03G2215/0897 ,  G03G2221/1815

Abstract: A light emitting device and light receiving device are positioned to face each other to sandwich the developer cartridge. A pair of light transmitting tubes is installed in the casing of a developer cartridge. Light emitted from the light emitting device travels inside the casing via the light transmitting tubes and is received by the light receiving device. The direction of light traveling through light transmitting tubes changes along the light path to the light receiving device. When a developer cartridge is attached to the housing, toner blocks light from traveling through the toner chamber to the light receiving device. When the toner is consumed and the developer cartridge is ready to be replaced, light passes through the toner chamber and is received by the light receiving device, prompting exchange of the developer cartridge.

Abstract translation: 发光装置和光接收装置被定位成彼此面对以夹持显影剂盒。 一对透光管安装在显影剂盒的壳体中。 从发光装置发出的光经由透光管在壳体内行进，并被光接收装置接收。 通过透光管行进的光的方向沿光路改变到光接收装置。 当显影剂盒附接到壳体时，调色剂阻止光通过调色剂室传播到光接收装置。 当调色剂消耗并且显影剂盒准备更换时，光通过调色剂室并被光接收装置接收，促使显影剂盒的更换。

公开(公告)号：US07676174B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US12188291

申请日：2008-08-08

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G21/18 ,  G03G15/01

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 device includes a main body and a tandem photosensitive-member unit. The tandem photosensitive-member unit includes a unit frame, a plurality of photosensitive members, a front-side grip part, and a rear-side grip. The unit frame is configured to be slidably installed to and removed from the main body in a predetermined direction. The unit frame has a leading side and a trailing side with respect to the predetermined direction. The plurality of photosensitive members is provided corresponding to a plurality of colors and is supported by the unit frame. The front-side grip part is provided at the leading side of the unit frame. The rear-side grip part is provided at the trailing side of the unit frame.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括主体和串联感光构件单元。 串联感光构件单元包括单元框架，多个感光构件，前侧抓握部分和后侧手柄。 单元框架构造成可沿预定方向可滑动地安装到主体和从主体移除。 单元框架具有相对于预定方向的前侧和后侧。 多个感光构件相应于多种颜色设置并由单元框架支撑。 前侧抓握部设置在单元框架的前侧。 后侧夹持部设置在单元框架的后侧。

公开(公告)号：US20090190954A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12360868

申请日：2009-01-28

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G21/18 ,  G03G15/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/161 ,  G03G15/1615 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/168 ,  G03G2221/1642 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1687

Abstract: In an image forming apparatus, a plurality of photoconductors arranged in the apparatus is supported by a support frame which is allowed to be pulled out from a body of the apparatus; and an endless intermediate transfer belt looped around a first roller and a second roller is in contact with each of the plurality of photoconductors. The first roller is supported by the body of the apparatus and retained in a position fixed relative to the body of the apparatus, and the support frame comprises a positioning portion which is configured to support a roller shaft of the second roller or a bearing part of the roller shaft of the second roller and to retain the intermediate transfer belt in a position fixed relative to the plurality of photoconductors.

Abstract translation: 在图像形成装置中，布置在装置中的多个感光体由支撑框架支撑，支撑框架允许从设备的主体被拉出; 并且环绕第一辊和第二辊环绕的环形中间转印带与多个感光体中的每一个接触。 第一辊由设备的主体支撑并保持在相对于设备主体固定的位置，并且支撑框架包括定位部分，该定位部分被构造成支撑第二辊的辊轴或轴承部分的轴承部分 第二辊的辊轴并将中间转印带保持在相对于多个感光体固定的位置。

公开(公告)号：USD596663S1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-21

申请号：US29276991

申请日：2007-02-09

Applicant: Naoya Kamimura ,  Makoto Ishii ,  Yasushi Okabe ,  Isao Kishi

Designer： Naoya Kamimura ,  Makoto Ishii ,  Yasushi Okabe ,  Isao Kishi

公开(公告)号：US07489889B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-10

申请号：US12149360

申请日：2008-04-30

Applicant: Shougo Sato ,  Makoto Ishii ,  Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Shougo Sato ,  Makoto Ishii ,  Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G15/02 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1853 ,  G03G15/0121 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G21/1821 ,  G03G21/1835 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: An image forming apparatus, includes: a mainframe; a photoreceptor; an exposing unit that exposes a surface of the photoreceptor to form an electrostatic latent image; and a developing unit that develops the electrostatic latent image by supplying a charged developer on the surface of the photoreceptor having the electrostatic latent image formed thereon. The photoreceptor is loadable in and unloadable from the mainframe separately from the developing unit.

Abstract translation: 一种图像形成装置，包括：主机; 感光体; 暴露单元，其暴露感光体的表面以形成静电潜像; 以及显影单元，其通过在其上形成有静电潜像的感光体的表面上提供带电显影剂来显影静电潜像。 感光体与显影单元分开地可从主机装载和卸载。

公开(公告)号：USD579484S1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US29276992

申请日：2007-02-09

Applicant: Naoya Kamimura ,  Makoto Ishii ,  Yasushi Okabe ,  Isao Kishi

Designer： Naoya Kamimura ,  Makoto Ishii ,  Yasushi Okabe ,  Isao Kishi

公开(公告)号：US07426355B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-16

申请号：US11502388

申请日：2006-08-11

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G21/18 ,  G03G15/01

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 device includes a main body and a tandem photosensitive-member unit. The tandem photosensitive-member unit includes a unit frame, a plurality of photosensitive members, a front-side grip part, and a rear-side grip. The unit frame is configured to be slidably installed to and removed from the main body in a predetermined direction. The unit frame has a leading side and a trailing side with respect to the predetermined direction. The plurality of photosensitive members is provided corresponding to a plurality of colors and is supported by the unit frame. The front-side grip part is provided at the leading side of the unit frame. The rear-side grip part is provided at the trailing side of the unit frame.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括主体和串联感光构件单元。 串联感光构件单元包括单元框架，多个感光构件，前侧夹持部件和后侧夹具。 单元框架构造成可沿预定方向可滑动地安装到主体和从主体移除。 单元框架具有相对于预定方向的前侧和后侧。 多个感光构件相应于多种颜色设置并由单元框架支撑。 前侧抓握部设置在单元框架的前侧。 后侧夹持部设置在单元框架的后侧。

公开(公告)号：US07415223B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US11902039

申请日：2007-09-18

Applicant: Shougo Sato ,  Makoto Ishii ,  Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Shougo Sato ,  Makoto Ishii ,  Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/16 ,  G03G15/04 ,  G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G21/1853 ,  G03G15/0121 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G21/1821 ,  G03G21/1835 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: An image forming apparatus, includes: a mainframe; a photoreceptor; an exposing unit that exposes a surface of the photoreceptor to form an electrostatic latent image; and a developing unit that develops the electrostatic latent image by supplying a charged developer on the surface of the photoreceptor having the electrostatic latent image formed thereon. The photoreceptor is loadable in and unloadable from the mainframe separately from the developing unit.

Abstract translation: 一种图像形成装置，包括：主机; 感光体; 暴露单元，其暴露感光体的表面以形成静电潜像; 以及显影单元，其通过在其上形成有静电潜像的感光体的表面上提供带电显影剂来显影静电潜像。 感光体与显影单元分开地可从主机装载和卸载。

公开(公告)号：US20080138108A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US12032101

申请日：2008-02-15

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe ,  Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe ,  Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G21/186 ,  G03G15/0855 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G2215/0844 ,  G03G2215/0872 ,  G03G2221/1815

Abstract: A cartridge that can be detachably mounted in an image-forming device includes: a first wall; a second wall opposing the first wall with a gap formed therebetween, the first wall and the second wall defining therebetween a developer-accommodating section that accommodates a developer; and a reinforcing part spanning between the first wall and the second wall.

Abstract translation: 可拆卸地安装在图像形成装置中的盒包括：第一壁; 与所述第一壁相对的第二壁，其间形成有间隙，所述第一壁和所述第二壁在其间限定容纳显影剂的显影剂容纳部; 以及跨越在第一壁和第二壁之间的加强部分。

公开(公告)号：US20070036592A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11586010

申请日：2006-10-23

Applicant: Shougo Sato ,  Katsuyuki Yokoi ,  Masashi Suzuki ,  Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Shougo Sato ,  Katsuyuki Yokoi ,  Masashi Suzuki ,  Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G15/01

CPC classification number: G03G21/206 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2215/0145

Abstract: An image forming apparatus, includes: a plurality of image carriers each carrying a developer image; a primary transfer belt opposed to the plurality of image carriers and configured to carry a multicolor developer image; a secondary transfer unit opposed to the primary transfer belt and configured to transfer the multicolor developer image carried on the primary transfer belt onto a transfer medium; and a fixing unit configured to fix the multicolor developer image transferred by the secondary transfer unit on the transfer medium. The primary transfer belt is provided along a substantial vertical direction. The secondary transfer unit is provided on the opposite side of the image carrier on the primary transfer belt. The fixing unit is provided above the secondary transfer unit.

Abstract translation: 一种图像形成装置，包括：多个图像载体，每个载体具有显影剂图像; 与所述多个图像载体相对的一次转印带，其构造成承载多色显影剂图像; 二次转印单元，与所述一次转印带相对并且被配置为将所述一次转印带上携带的多色显影剂图像转印到转印介质上; 以及固定单元，其构造成将由二次转印单元传送的多色显影剂图像固定在转印介质上。 一次转印带沿大致垂直方向设置。 二次转印单元设置在一次转印带上的图像载体的相对侧上。 定影单元设置在二次转印单元的上方。