公开(公告)号：US20120251187A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13493022

申请日：2012-06-11

Applicant: Shougo Sato ,  Takeyuki Takagi ,  Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Shougo Sato ,  Takeyuki Takagi ,  Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/065 ,  G03B21/18 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/18 ,  G03G21/1807 ,  G03G21/1814 ,  G03G2221/1657 ,  G03G2221/166

Abstract: A developing cartridge includes a case having a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall, and a developing roller disposed between the first sidewall and second sidewall. The developing roller can include a developing roller shaft and a developing roller member configured to carry a developing agent thereon, the developing roller member disposed around the developing roller shaft. Also, the developing cartridge can include an electrode disposed on the first sidewall adjacent to the developing roller shaft, the electrode electrically connected to the developing roller member, and a driven coupling disposed on the second sidewall. The electrode can include, an extending portion extending in a direction away from the first sidewall. An outermost periphery of the driven coupling defines a projection plane projecting in a direction towards the electrode, wherein at least a part of the extending portion is disposed within the projection plane.

Abstract translation: 显影盒包括具有第一侧壁和与第一侧壁相对的第二侧壁的壳体，以及设置在第一侧壁和第二侧壁之间的显影辊。 显影辊可以包括显影辊轴和构造成在其上承载显影剂的显影辊构件，显影辊构件设置在显影辊轴周围。 此外，显影盒可以包括设置在与显影辊轴相邻的第一侧壁上的电极，电连接到显影辊构件的电极和设置在第二侧壁上的从动联接器。 电极可以包括沿远离第一侧壁的方向延伸的延伸部分。 从动联轴器的最外围限定了一个沿朝向电极的方向突出的突出平面，其中延伸部分的至少一部分设置在投影平面内。

公开(公告)号：US08280273B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US13396162

申请日：2012-02-14

Applicant: Naoya Kamimura ,  Fumikazu Sato

Inventor： Naoya Kamimura ,  Fumikazu Sato

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0812 ,  G03G15/065 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0896 ,  G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/168 ,  G03G21/1871

Abstract: A process cartridge, which includes a developing cartridge and a photosensitive cartridge for use with an image forming apparatus including a driving force output part and a feeding part, is provided. The developing cartridge includes a developer carrier, a first electrode provided at one side thereof, and a driving force receiving part provided at another side thereof and aligned with the first electrode such that the driving force receiving part overlaps the first electrode in a side view. The photosensitive cartridge, to which the developing cartridge is removably mounted, includes a photosensitive member, and a second electrode that contacts the first electrode when the developing cartridge is mounted in the photosensitive cartridge and that contacts the feeding part when the photosensitive cartridge is mounted in the image forming apparatus. The first electrode is pressed toward the driving force receiving part by contact with the second electrode.

公开(公告)号：US20120163857A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13329959

申请日：2011-12-19

Applicant: Naoya KAMIMURA

Inventor： Naoya KAMIMURA

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1671 ,  G03G21/1633 ,  G03G21/1666 ,  G03G21/1676

Abstract: A cam member has each of a plurality of first exposure-side surfaces provided in association with a first contact part of each exposure units and each of a plurality of second exposure-side surfaces provided in association with each first contact part. Each first contact part confronts but separates from the corresponding first exposure-side surface when the corresponding exposure unit is disposed in an adjacent position where the exposure unit is capable of exposing the corresponding photosensitive drum. Each first contact part is in contact with the corresponding second exposure-side surface when the corresponding exposure unit is disposed in a retracted position positioned farther than the adjacent position from the photosensitive drum.

Abstract translation: 凸轮构件具有与每个曝光单元的第一接触部分相关联地设置的多个第一曝光侧表面和与每个第一接触部分相关联地设置的多个第二曝光侧表面中的每一个。 当相应的曝光单元设置在曝光单元能够暴露相应的感光鼓的相邻位置时，每个第一接触部分面对着但与相应的第一曝光侧表面分离。 当相应的曝光单元设置在远离感光鼓的相邻位置的缩回位置时，每个第一接触部分与相应的第二曝光侧表面接触。

公开(公告)号：US20120121294A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13294377

申请日：2011-11-11

Applicant: Naoya KAMIMURA

Inventor： Naoya KAMIMURA

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/186

Abstract: A coupling which may include a driving side member, a driven side member, and an intermediate member interposed between the driving side member and the driven side member. The intermediate member may be configured to transmit a driving force from the driving side member to the driven side member. The driven side member may include a first driven side rotating body having a first engaging portion and a second driven side rotating body having a second engaging portion. Further, the second driven side rotating body may be configured to rotate relative to the first driven side rotating body about a common axis of rotation with the first driven side rotating body. Additionally, the second engaging portion may be disposed outside of the first engaging portion with respect to a radial direction of the first driven side rotating body.

Abstract translation: 可以包括驱动侧构件，从动侧构件和介于驱动侧构件和从动侧构件之间的中间构件的联接器。 中间构件可以构造成将驱动力从驱动侧构件传递到从动构件。 从动侧构件可以包括具有第一接合部的第一从动侧旋转体和具有第二接合部的第二从动侧旋转体。 此外，第二从动侧旋转体可以构造成相对于第一从动侧旋转体围绕第一从动侧旋转体的公共旋转轴线旋转。 此外，第二接合部可以相对于第一从动侧旋转体的径向布置在第一接合部的外侧。

公开(公告)号：US20120121289A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13294361

申请日：2011-11-11

Applicant: Naoya KAMIMURA

Inventor： Naoya KAMIMURA

IPC: G03G21/18 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/757

Abstract: An image forming apparatus is provided that may include a photosensitive drum configured to rotate around an axis and a first rotational member disposed proximate a periphery of the photosensitive drum and configured to rotate about an axis parallel to the rotational axis of the photosensitive drum. The image forming apparatus may also include a driving-force transmitting member and a driven member, which includes a transmitted portion and a first engaging projection. The driven member may rotate about the rotational axis of the photosensitive drum together with the photosensitive drum and the transmitted portion of the driven member may receive a driving force transmitted from the driving-force transmitting member. The image forming apparatus may also include a rotational-member driving gear which has a loose fit portion configured to engage with the first engaging projection and a transmission gear portion configured to transmit the driving force to the first rotational member.

Abstract translation: 提供一种图像形成装置，其可以包括被配置为围绕轴旋转的感光鼓和靠近感光鼓的周边设置的第一旋转构件，并被配置为围绕平行于感光鼓的旋转轴线的轴线旋转。 图像形成装置还可以包括驱动力传递构件和从动构件，其包括传递部分和第一接合突起。 从动构件可以与感光鼓一起围绕感光鼓的旋转轴线旋转，并且从动构件的透射部分可以接收从驱动力传递构件传递的驱动力。 图像形成装置还可以包括旋转构件驱动齿轮，其具有构造成与第一接合突起接合的松配合部分和被构造成将驱动力传递到第一旋转构件的传动齿轮部。

公开(公告)号：US20120027472A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US13268290

申请日：2011-10-07

Applicant: Naoya KAMIMURA ,  Shougo SATO

Inventor： Naoya KAMIMURA ,  Shougo SATO

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G21/1609 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/75 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/18 ,  G03G21/1807 ,  G03G21/1839 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2215/0634 ,  G03G2215/16 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/169 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: An image-forming device includes a main body; a developing unit; a transferring unit; and a tray. The developing unit has a developer-accommodating section that accommodates developer and a photosensitive member on which an electrostatic latent image is formed. The developing unit further has a developer-carrying member to develop the electrostatic latent image. The tray enables the developing unit to move between a contact position and a separate position.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括主体; 一个发展单位; 转移单元; 和托盘。 显影单元具有容纳显影剂的显影剂容纳部分和形成有静电潜像的感光部件。 显影单元还具有用于显影静电潜像的显影剂承载构件。 托盘使得显影单元能够在接触位置和单独位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US20120003000A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：US13071350

申请日：2011-03-24

Applicant: Hideshi NISHIYAMA ,  Naoya KAMIMURA ,  Nao ITABASHI ,  Ryuya YAMAZAKI ,  Masashi IMAI

Inventor： Hideshi NISHIYAMA ,  Naoya KAMIMURA ,  Nao ITABASHI ,  Ryuya YAMAZAKI ,  Masashi IMAI

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G21/1676 ,  G03G15/0855 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G15/0877 ,  G03G15/0886 ,  G03G15/0896 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G2215/0125 ,  G03G2215/0692 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: An image forming device includes: a main casing; a retaining member; a plurality of developing units; a plurality of toner cartridges; and an operation unit. The retaining member is configured to be movable in a first direction between an accommodated position and a pulled-out position. The retaining member includes a first side plate and a second side plate extending in the first direction and disposed in confrontation with and spaced apart from each other in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The developing units are retained in the retaining member. The toner cartridges have one-on-one correspondence to the developing units and are configured to be mountable in or detachable from the retaining member when the retaining member is located at the pulled-out position. Each toner cartridge includes a casing formed with a cartridge opening, and a cartridge shutter configured to be movable between an open position for opening the cartridge opening and a closed position for closing the cartridge opening. The operation unit is provided in the retaining member and configured to be pivotally movable in an imaginary plane parallel to the first direction and the second direction. The operation unit is interlocked with the cartridge shutter while the toner cartridge is mounted in the retaining member to move the cartridge shutter between the open position and the closed position in accordance with the pivotal movement of the operation unit.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括：主壳体; 保持构件; 多个显影单元; 多个调色剂盒; 和操作单元。 保持构件构造成能够在收纳位置和拉出位置之间沿第一方向移动。 保持构件包括第一侧板和第二侧板，该第一侧板沿第一方向延伸并且在与第一方向正交的第二方向上彼此对准并间隔开。 显影单元保持在保持构件中。 调色剂盒与显影单元具有一一对应关系，并且被构造成当保持构件位于拉出位置时可安装在保持构件中或从保持构件拆卸。 每个调色剂盒包括形成有盒开口的壳体和构造成可在用于打开盒开口的打开位置和用于关闭盒开口的关闭位置之间移动的盒快门。 操作单元设置在保持构件中，并且构造成在平行于第一方向和第二方向的虚拟平面中可枢转地移动。 操作单元与暗盒快门互锁，同时将调色剂盒安装在保持构件中，以根据操作单元的枢转​​运动在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动暗盒挡板。

公开(公告)号：US08041258B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US13018567

申请日：2011-02-01

Applicant: Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1842 ,  G03G21/1832 ,  G03G21/1853 ,  G03G21/1864

Abstract: A process cartridge is configured to be mounted in an apparatus main body along a predetermined mounting direction. The process cartridge includes: a photosensitive drum; a drum drive input member into which a driving force for rotating the photosensitive drum is inputted; and a frame which holds the photosensitive drum and the drum drive input member; the frame including: a substantially cylindrical first protecting member which is formed on the frame. The first protecting member is configured to accommodate the drum drive input member, and project in a rotational axis direction of the photosensitive drum, wherein a projecting amount of a portion of the first protecting member which lies at a downstream side in the mounting direction is smaller than a projecting amount of a portion of the first protecting member which lies at an upstream side in the mounting direction.

公开(公告)号：US20110217068A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13040135

申请日：2011-03-03

Applicant: Naoya KAMIMURA ,  Shougo SATO ,  Masashi IMAI ,  Nao ITABASHI ,  Hideshi NISHIYAMA ,  Ryuya YAMAZAKI

Inventor： Naoya KAMIMURA ,  Shougo SATO ,  Masashi IMAI ,  Nao ITABASHI ,  Hideshi NISHIYAMA ,  Ryuya YAMAZAKI

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G21/1642 ,  G03G15/0872 ,  G03G15/0877 ,  G03G15/0886 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G2215/0141 ,  G03G2215/0692 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: A holder unit is movable between an accommodated position and a pulled out position. A plurality of toner cartridges is detachably attached to the holder unit. A shutter provided on each toner cartridge is movable between a block position where the shutter blocks an opening of a case and an open position where the shutter opens the opening. An operation member of each toner cartridge operates the shutter such that the shutter moves between a first position and a second position. The shutter is located at the open position when the operation member is located at the first position. The shutter is located at the block position when the operation member is located at the second position. An interference member is configured such that the operation members abut the interference member to be displaced from the second position to the first position when the holder unit is moved from the pulled out position to the accommodated position.

Abstract translation: 支架单元可在收纳位置和拉出位置之间移动。 多个调色剂盒可拆卸地附接到保持器单元。 设置在每个调色剂盒上的快门可以在快门挡住壳体的开口的挡块位置和快门打开开口的打开位置之间移动。 每个调色剂盒的操作构件操作快门，使得快门在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 当操作构件位于第一位置时，快门位于打开位置。 当操作构件位于第二位置时，挡板位于挡块位置。 干涉构件被构造成使得当保持器单元从拉出位置移动到收纳位置时，操作构件抵靠干涉构件以从第二位置移位到第一位置。

公开(公告)号：US08014694B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US12728804

申请日：2010-03-22

Applicant: Shougo Sato ,  Takeyuki Takagi ,  Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Shougo Sato ,  Takeyuki Takagi ,  Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/08 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G15/065 ,  G03B21/18 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/18 ,  G03G21/1807 ,  G03G21/1814 ,  G03G2221/1657 ,  G03G2221/166

Abstract: A developing cartridge includes a case having a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall, and a developing roller disposed between the first sidewall and second sidewall. The developing roller can include a developing roller shaft and a developing roller member configured to carry a developing agent thereon, the developing roller member disposed around the developing roller shaft. Also, the developing cartridge can include an electrode disposed on the first sidewall adjacent to the developing roller shaft, the electrode electrically connected to the developing roller member, and a driven coupling disposed on the second sidewall. The electrode can include, an extending portion extending in a direction away from the first sidewall. An outermost periphery of the driven coupling defines a projection plane projecting in a direction towards the electrode, wherein at least a part of the extending portion is disposed within the projection plane.

Abstract translation: 显影盒包括具有第一侧壁和与第一侧壁相对的第二侧壁的壳体，以及设置在第一侧壁和第二侧壁之间的显影辊。 显影辊可以包括显影辊轴和构造成在其上承载显影剂的显影辊构件，显影辊构件设置在显影辊轴周围。 此外，显影盒可以包括设置在与显影辊轴相邻的第一侧壁上的电极，电连接到显影辊构件的电极和设置在第二侧壁上的从动联接器。 电极可以包括沿远离第一侧壁的方向延伸的延伸部分。 从动联轴器的最外围限定了一个沿朝向电极的方向突出的突出平面，其中延伸部分的至少一部分设置在投影平面内。