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：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：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。

公开(公告)号：USD638055S1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US29334229

申请日：2009-03-23

Applicant: Fumikazu Sato ,  Naoya Kamimura ,  Nao Itabashi ,  Hideshi Nishiyama

Designer： Fumikazu Sato ,  Naoya Kamimura ,  Nao Itabashi ,  Hideshi Nishiyama

公开(公告)号：US07885574B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US11614484

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0813 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: A developing unit and image formation device in which a developer carrier is reliably pressed towards and separated from an image carrier is described. A separation and pressing mechanism is provided for separating and pressing the developer carriers of developing cartridges installed in a drum unit onto image carriers. This separation and pressing mechanism has a pair of direct cam members. Each direct cam member has a release action portion that engages with the releasing projection of a developing cartridge when the developer carrier is to be separated from the image carrier. Each direct cam member may also have a pressing action portion that engages with the pressing projection of the developing cartridges when the developer carrier is to be pressed onto the image carrier.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种显影单元和图像形成装置，其中显影剂载体被可靠地压向图像载体并与图像载体分离。 提供了一种分离和按压机构，用于将安装在鼓单元中的显影盒的显影剂载体分离并按压到图像载体上。 该分离和按压机构具有一对直接凸轮部件。 每个直接凸轮构件具有释放作用部分，当显影剂载体与图像载体分离时，该释放作用部分与显影盒的释放突起接合。 每个直接凸轮构件还可以具有按压作用部分，当显影剂载体被压在图像载体上时，该作用部分与显影盒的按压突起接合。

公开(公告)号：US07756443B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US11614359

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe ,  Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe ,  Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G15/08 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1871 ,  G03G15/0868 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G15/0896 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G21/1864 ,  G03G2221/163 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/1657 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: A system that provides a compact and functional image forming device that can securely supply a driving force to the developing cartridge is described. A developing cartridge is described that can be mounted to the image forming device in an insertable/removable manner. A passive coupling gear and cylinder externally project in the width direction of the collar member allowing secure supply of a driving force through connection of the passive coupling gear to the coupling input shaft. In addition, the amount of movement of the coupling input shaft to connect with the passive coupling gear can be minimized, thereby allowing for a miniaturization of the color laser printer. Furthermore, in addition to the original function, the function of being guided by the left guiding groove for the passive coupling gear and the function of being guided by the right groove for the cylinder can be added.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种提供能够可靠地向显影盒提供驱动力的紧凑且功能性的图像形成装置的系统。 描述了可以以可插入/可移除的方式安装到图像形成装置的显影盒。 被动耦合齿轮和气缸在轴环构件的宽度方向上向外突出，允许通过将被动联接齿轮连接到联接器输入轴来确保供给驱动力。 另外，耦合输入轴与无源耦合齿轮连接的移动量可以最小化，从而允许彩色激光打印机的小型化。 此外，除了原来的功能之外，还可以添加被被动联轴器的左引导槽引导的功能和由用于气缸的右槽引导的功能。

公开(公告)号：US07756426B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US11498228

申请日：2006-08-03

Applicant: Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/04 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1896 ,  G03G15/0848 ,  G03G15/0868 ,  G03G15/55 ,  G03G15/553 ,  G03G2215/0695 ,  G03G2221/1815 ,  G03G2221/1838

Abstract: When a developer cartridge is mounted together with a drum unit in a main body casing, a detection gear is rotated by driving of a motor, and an abutment projection of the detection gear is brought into abutment against a lever of a drum subunit to move the lever. The movement of the lever is detected by an optical sensor. A CPU judges information on the developer cartridge on the basis of the results of the detection by the optical sensor. Therefore, the information on the developer cartridge can be judged with a simple construction at reduced costs. Further, the developer cartridge can be mounted in the main body casing in spaced relation, so that the design flexibility is increased.

Abstract translation: 当显影剂盒与鼓单元一起安装在主体外壳中时，通过驱动电动机来旋转检测齿轮，并且使检测齿轮的邻接突起抵靠在鼓子单元的杠杆上移动， 杠杆。 杠杆的移动由光学传感器检测。 CPU根据光学传感器的检测结果来判断显影剂盒上的信息。 因此，可以以简单的结构以降低的成本来判断显影剂盒上的信息。 此外，显影剂盒可以以间隔的关系安装在主体外壳中，从而增加了设计灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US07751743B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US11410965

申请日：2006-04-26

Applicant: Naoya Kamimura ,  Yuichi Matsushita

Inventor： Naoya Kamimura ,  Yuichi Matsushita

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0898

Abstract: A developer cartridge includes a developer roller, a support member and a first seal member. The developer roller has a rotational axis and a peripheral surface. The peripheral surface includes a center zone and an end zone at one end portion in an axial direction. The support member supports the developer roller to be rotatable about the rotational axis. The support member has an opposing surface opposed to the end zone. A protrusion protrudes from the opposing surface, and extends in a direction crossing with the axial direction. The first seal member is disposed between the end zone and the opposing surface in order to prevent developer from leaking out of a space formed between the end zone and the opposing surface.

Abstract translation: 显影剂盒包括显影辊，支撑构件和第一密封构件。 显影辊具有旋转轴和外周表面。 外周面在轴向的一端部包括中心区域和端部区域。 支撑构件支撑显影辊可围绕旋转轴线旋转。 支撑构件具有与端部区域相对的相对表面。 突起从相对的表面突出，并且沿与轴向交叉的方向延伸。 第一密封构件设置在端部区域和相对表面之间，以防止显影剂从端部区域和相对表面之间形成的空间泄漏出来。

公开(公告)号：US07720413B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US12238854

申请日：2008-09-26

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; at least one photosensitive member; a plurality of developing units; a transferring unit; a first holding unit; and a guiding unit. The photosensitive member has a support shaft. Each developing unit has a developer-accommodating section that accommodates developer. The developer-accommodating section has an opening in a top side thereof. Each developing unit further has a developer-carrying member that is disposed near the opening of the developer-accommodating section. The first holding unit holds the plurality of developing units that are arranged in a row along a first removal direction. The first removal direction is orthogonal to the support shaft of the photosensitive member. The first holding unit is accommodated at a first accommodating position in the main body. The guiding unit enables the first holding unit to move between the first accommodating position and a first removal position that is separate from the first accommodating position in the first removal direction.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括：主体; 至少一个感光构件; 多个显影单元; 转移单元; 第一个持有单位; 和引导单元。 感光构件具有支撑轴。 每个显影单元具有容纳显影剂的显影剂容纳部分。 显影剂容纳部分在其顶侧具有开口。 每个显影单元还具有设置在显影剂容纳部分的开口附近的显影剂承载构件。 第一保持单元保持沿着第一移除方向排列成一行的多个显影单元。 第一移除方向与感光构件的支撑轴正交。 第一保持单元容纳在主体中的第一容纳位置。 引导单元使得第一保持单元能够在第一容纳位置和在第一移除方向上与第一容纳位置分离的第一移除位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US07684728B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US11535609

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe ,  Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe ,  Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G21/16 ,  G03G21/18 ,  G03G15/04

CPC classification number: G03G21/1676 ,  G03G15/0855 ,  G03G15/0862 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1853 ,  G03G2215/0685 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1815 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: An image forming unit includes a process unit including image carrier holder units arranged in one direction and held in the process unit and developing cartridges provided in correspondence with the image carrier holder units and configured to be removably mounted in the image carrier holder units. Each image carrier holder unit includes an image carrier, a charger configured to charge the image carrier, a pair of side frames disposed to hold the image carrier therebetween, a center frame disposed between the side frames, the center frame being configured to support the charger, and a first support portion disposed on the center frame. Each developing cartridge includes a developer frame, a developer carrier provided in the developer frame, and a supported portion provided in the developer frame and configured to face the center frame when the developing cartridge is mounted in the image carrier holder unit.

Abstract translation: 图像形成单元包括处理单元，其包括沿一个方向布置并保持在处理单元中的图像载体保持器单元和与图像载体保持器单元对应地设置的构造成可拆卸地安装在图像载体保持器单元中的显影盒。 每个图像载体保持器单元包括图像载体，被配置为对图像载体进行充电的一个充电器，设置成将图像载体夹持在其间的一对侧框架，设置在侧框架之间的中心框架，该中心框架构造成支撑充电器 以及设置在中心框架上的第一支撑部。 每个显影盒包括显影框架，设置在显影框架中的显影剂载体和设置在显影框架中并被配置为当显影盒安装在图像承载架保持单元中时与中心框架相对的支撑部分。