公开(公告)号：US20070147881A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11614359

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE ,  Naoya KAMIMURA

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE ,  Naoya KAMIMURA

IPC: G03G15/00

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：US20130084103A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13625386

申请日：2012-09-24

Applicant: Junichi HASHIMOTO ,  Koji ABE ,  Masatoshi SHIRAKI ,  Yasushi OKABE ,  Aya TAMURA

Inventor： Junichi HASHIMOTO ,  Koji ABE ,  Masatoshi SHIRAKI ,  Yasushi OKABE ,  Aya TAMURA

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  F16H1/06 ,  G03G21/00 ,  F16H1/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/5008 ,  G03G21/0058 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G2221/1657 ,  Y10T74/19679

Abstract: A first rotary body is configured to rotate by a drive force input from an external source and has a first outer peripheral surface. A second rotary body is configured to rotate by following a rotation of the first rotary body through the friction generated between the first outer peripheral surface and the second outer peripheral surface. A first gear is configured to rotate together with the first rotary body. A second gear is configured to rotate together with the second rotary body and is directory engaged with the first gear. The first gear had a first pitch circle and the second gear has a second pitch circle. A radius of the first pitch circle is smaller than the radius of the first rotary body, and a radius of the second pitch circle is larger than the radius of the second rotary body.

Abstract translation: 第一旋转体构造成通过从外部源输入的驱动力旋转并具有第一外周表面。 第二旋转体通过在第一外周表面和第二外周表面之间产生的摩擦跟随第一旋转体的旋转而被构造成旋转。 第一齿轮构造成与第一旋转体一起旋转。 第二齿轮被构造成与第二旋转体一起旋转，并且与第一档啮合。 第一齿轮具有第一节圆，第二齿轮具有第二节圆。 第一节圆的半径小于第一旋转体的半径，第二节圆的半径大于第二旋转体的半径。

公开(公告)号：US20120243903A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13346771

申请日：2012-01-10

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1633 ,  G03G2215/0148 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: An image forming device includes a main casing and a cartridge support member. The main casing provides a fulcrum part. The cartridge support member supports a plurality of cartridges and movable among an internal position in which the cartridge support member is accommodated in the main casing, an external position in which the cartridge support member is pulled outside the main casing, and a cartridge mounting position. The cartridge support member is slidable in a pulled-out direction from the internal position to the external direction, and is pivotable between the external position and the cartridge mounting position. The cartridge support member has an upstream portion and a downstream portion disposed downstream of the upstream portion in the pulled-out direction. The cartridge support member pivots about the fulcrum part positioned near the upstream portion when the cartridge support member moves from the external position to the cartridge mounting position.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括主壳体和盒支撑构件。 主壳体提供支点部分。 盒支撑构件支撑多个盒，并且可在其中盒支撑构件容纳在主壳体中的内部位置和盒支撑构件被拉动到主壳体外部的外部位置和盒安装位置之间移动。 盒支撑构件可从拉出方向从内部位置滑动到外部方向，并且可在外部位置和盒安装位置之间枢转。 盒支撑构件具有在拉出方向上设置在上游部分的下游的上游部分和下游部分。 当盒支撑构件从外部位置移动到盒安装位置时，盒支撑构件围绕位于上游部分附近的支点部分枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20120148288A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13310994

申请日：2011-12-05

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE ,  Junichi HASHIMOTO

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE ,  Junichi HASHIMOTO

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1623 ,  G03G15/80 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: An image forming device includes a main body, a grounding member, and a supporting member. The supporting member is slidably movable between a mounting position and a drawn-out position with respect to the main body. The supporting member includes a plurality of photosensitive drums, a pair of side plates, a contact portion, and a connecting portion. The pair of side plates supports each photosensitive drum. At least one side plate is electrically connected to the grounding member when the supporting member is disposed at the mounting position. A user contacts to the contact portion when the user draws the supporting member to move from the mounting position. The contact portion and the at least one side plate are electrically connected with each other via the connecting portion. Each of the pair of side plates, contact portion, and connecting portion is made of an electrically conductive material.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括主体，接地构件和支撑构件。 支撑构件可相对于主体在安装位置和拉出位置之间可滑动地移动。 支撑构件包括多个感光鼓，一对侧板，接触部分和连接部分。 一对侧板支撑每个感光鼓。 当支撑构件设置在安装位置时，至少一个侧板电连接到接地构件。 当用户将支撑构件从安装位置移动时，用户接触到接触部分。 接触部分和至少一个侧板经由连接部分彼此电连接。 一对侧板，接触部分和连接部分中的每一个由导电材料制成。

公开(公告)号：US20120121292A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13294208

申请日：2011-11-11

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G21/1821 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: A developing cartridge includes: a developing roller configured to rotate about an first axis extending in a first direction, the developing roller having a first side and a second side opposite to the first side in the first direction; a case including a first wall disposed at the first side of the developing roller and a second wall disposed at the second side of the developing roller; an arm configured to be supported by the first wall of the case and configured to swing between a first posture and a second posture about an second axis extending the first direction, the arm including a first protrusion projecting from the arm in the first direction.

Abstract translation: 显影盒包括：显影辊，其构造成围绕沿第一方向延伸的第一轴线旋转，所述显影辊具有在所述第一方向上与所述第一侧相对的第一侧和第二侧; 包括设置在显影辊的第一侧的第一壁和设置在显影辊的第二侧的第二壁的壳体; 臂构造成由壳体的第一壁支撑并且构造成围绕围绕第一方向延伸的第二轴线在第一姿态和第二姿态之间摆动，所述臂包括在第一方向上从臂突出的第一突起。

公开(公告)号：US20120070189A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13306576

申请日：2011-11-29

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G21/1853 ,  G03G15/04054 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1666 ,  G03G2221/1636 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1687

Abstract: In an image forming apparatus, a support frame configured to support a plurality of cartridges each including a photoconductor is allowed to be pulled out from a casing of the apparatus. A plurality of light-emitting parts configured to expose a corresponding photoconductor to light is arranged in each exposure unit which is movable between an exposure position proximate to the corresponding photoconductor and a retreating position away from the photoconductor. A pair of side plates of the support frame, which extends in a direction perpendicular to a main direction in which the light-emitting parts are arranged, has guide slots formed therein, each of which is configured to guide movement of a corresponding exposure unit between its exposure and retreating positions. Each guide slot includes a positioning portion configured to position the exposure unit in position in a subordinate direction perpendicular to the main direction and to an exposure direction.

Abstract translation: 在图像形成装置中，允许被配置为支撑包括感光体的多个盒的支撑框架从装置的壳体中被拉出。 配置成将相应的感光体暴露于光的多个发光部件布置在每个曝光单元中，其可以在靠近相应的感光体的曝光位置和离开感光体的后退位置之间移动。 支撑框架的一对侧板，其沿垂直于发光部件的主方向的方向延伸，具有形成在其中的导向槽，每个侧板被构造成引导相应的曝光单元的运动在 其曝光和撤退职位。 每个引导槽包括定位部分，其被构造成将曝光单元定位在垂直于主方向和曝光方向的从属方向的适当位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120033993A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：US13274273

申请日：2011-10-14

Applicant: Shinji KIMURA ,  Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Shinji KIMURA ,  Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1661 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G03G21/1633 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1853 ,  G03G2215/1685 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: An image forming device includes: a main body; a plurality of image forming units; a holding unit; and an engagement mechanism. Each of the plurality of image forming units has a developing portion. The holding unit holds the plurality of image forming units. The plurality of image forming units are aligned in the holding unit in a predetermined drawing direction. The holding unit is configured so as to be drawn out in the predetermined drawing direction from a storage position where the holding unit is stored in the main body. The holding unit sequentially reaches a plurality of different drawing positions while moving in the predetermined drawing direction. The plurality of image forming units are sequentially exposed to the outside while the holding unit sequentially reaches the plurality of drawing positions. The engagement mechanism is configured to engage the holding unit with the main body when the holding unit reaches each of the plurality of drawing positions.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括：主体; 多个图像形成单元; 持有单位 和接合机构。 多个图像形成单元中的每一个具有显影部。 保持单元保持多个图像形成单元。 多个图像形成单元在保持单元中沿预定的拉伸方向对准。 保持单元被构造成从保持单元存储在主体中的存储位置以预定的拉伸方向被拉出。 保持单元在预定的拉伸方向移动的同时顺序地到达多个不同的拉伸位置。 多个图像形成单元在保持单元依次到达多个绘图位置的同时依次露出到外部。 接合机构被构造成当保持单元到达多个绘图位置中的每一个时，将保持单元与主体接合。

公开(公告)号：US20110206410A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US13030567

申请日：2011-02-18

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1817 ,  G03G15/0896 ,  G03G21/1821 ,  G03G2221/1853

Abstract: A process cartridge that is detachably mounted to a main body of an image forming apparatus, the process cartridge comprising: an image carrier cartridge that has an image carrier; and a developing cartridge that has a developer carrier; wherein the developing cartridge comprising: a driving input part, to which external power for rotating the developer carrier is input, is provided to a first axial end side of the developer carrier; a first supported part; a second supported part; and a third supported part wherein the image carrier cartridge comprising: a first support part arranged on a rotational axis line of the driving input part, a second support part arranged at an image carrier side rather than the rotational axis line of the driving input part; and a third support part arranged at an opposite side to the second support part with the rotational axis line of the driving input part.

Abstract translation: 一种可拆卸地安装到图像形成装置的主体的处理盒，所述处理盒包括：具有图像载体的图像载体盒; 和具有显影剂载体的显影盒; 其特征在于，所述显影盒包括：驱动输入部，所述驱动输入部被输入到所述显影剂载体的旋转外部电力，所述驱动输入部被设置在所述显影剂载体的第一轴向端侧; 第一个支持部分; 第二个支持部分; 以及第三支撑部，其中所述图像载体盒包括：布置在所述驱动输入部的旋转轴线上的第一支撑部，布置在图像载体侧而不是驱动输入部的旋转轴线的第二支撑部; 以及第三支撑部分，其与驱动输入部分的旋转轴线布置在与第二支撑部分相对的一侧。

公开(公告)号：US20110159970A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US12975345

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE

IPC: F16D3/06 ,  G03G15/06

CPC classification number: G03G21/1864 ,  G03G2221/1657

Abstract: A cartridge includes a casing, a rotatable member rotatably supported by the casing, a protruding member configured to advance and retract in directions parallel to an axis of rotation of the rotatable member, and an urging member configured to urge the protruding member to advance in an advancing direction. The protruding member has a perticular sloping surface configured to be contacted in a direction orthogonal to an axis of rotation of the protruding member when the cartridge is mounted. The perticular sloping surface slopes with respect to directions parallel to and orthogonal to the axis of rotation of the protruding member.

Abstract translation: 盒包括壳体，由壳体可旋转地支撑的可旋转构件，构造成沿与可旋转构件的旋转轴线平行的方向前进和后退的突出构件;以及推动构件，其被构造成推动突出构件前进到 前进方向。 突出构件具有构造成当安装盒时与垂直于突出构件的旋转轴线正交的方向接触的环形倾斜表面。 波纹状倾斜面相对于突出构件的旋转轴线平行且垂直的方向倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US20110076050A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12964471

申请日：2010-12-09

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1867 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G2215/0141 ,  G03G2221/166 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: An image forming apparatus may include an apparatus body, and a photosensitive-member unit slidably attached to the apparatus body and retaining a plurality of photosensitive members. The apparatus body includes side wall portions opposing each other with a unit receiving section sandwiched therebetween, and a plurality of apparatus-body-side electrode members provided on the side wall portions, and each urged inward in an opposing direction of the side wall portions. The photosensitive-member unit includes a plurality of unit-side electrode members each protruding outward in the opposite direction and a guide path comprising a flat surface formed in a flat shape so that each of the apparatus-body-side electrode members slidably contacts to the flat surface during attachment of the photosensitive-member unit with respect to the unit receiving section, and that each of the apparatus-body-side electrode members slidably contacted maintains a constant inward and outward position in the opposite direction.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置可以包括装置主体和可滑动地附接到装置主体并保持多个感光构件的感光构件单元。 设备主体包括彼此相对的侧壁部分和夹在其间的单元接收部分，以及设置在侧壁部分上的多个装置体侧电极部件，并且在侧壁部分的相反方向上向内侧推压。 感光构件单元包括多个相反方向向外突出的单元侧电极构件和包括形成为平坦形状的平坦表面的引导路径，使得每个装置体侧电极构件可滑动地接触到 感光构件单元相对于单元接收部分附接时的平坦表面，并且可滑动接触的每个设备体侧电极构件在相反方向上保持恒定的向内和向外的位置。