公开(公告)号：US08837981B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US14079878

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: Hiroshi Igarashi ,  Naoya Kamimura ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu

Inventor： Hiroshi Igarashi ,  Naoya Kamimura ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/18 ,  G03G15/01

CPC classification number: G03G21/1846 ,  G03G15/0178 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G03G21/1661 ,  G03G21/18 ,  G03G21/1821 ,  G03G21/1842 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/1846

Abstract: Image forming apparatuses include: a casing; an image forming unit removable from the casing in a first direction; and plural developer cartridges. The cartridges may be attached and detached with respect to the image forming unit in a second direction that is inclined toward the first direction. Other image forming apparatuses include: a casing; an exposure device; a plurality of cartridges configured to be attached and detached with respect to the casing in a first direction; and a recording medium transport system for transporting recording media adjacent the photosensitive members in a second direction. The first direction may be inclined with respect to the second direction, and at least a portion of optical paths of the light emitted from the exposure device may extend parallel with the first direction. Aspects also relate to image forming units, e.g., for use in image forming apparatuses as described above.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括：壳体; 图像形成单元，其沿着第一方向从所述壳体移除; 和多个显影剂盒。 盒可以相对于图像形成单元在朝向第一方向倾斜的第二方向上被附接和分离。 其他图像形成装置包括：壳体; 曝光装置; 多个盒，其构造成在第一方向上相对于所述壳体被附接和分离; 以及用于在第二方向上传送与感光构件相邻的记录介质的记录介质传送系统。 第一方向可以相对于第二方向倾斜，并且从曝光装置发射的光的至少一部分光路可以与第一方向平行地延伸。 方面还涉及图像形成单元，例如用于如上所述的图像形成装置。

公开(公告)号：US08792807B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-29

申请号：US13791361

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: Hiroshi Igarashi ,  Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Hiroshi Igarashi ,  Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G15/04

CPC classification number: G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G15/0896 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: A developing cartridge that maintains a pressing condition to press a developer carrier against the image carrier is described. The developing cartridge may include a coil spring that presses the developer carrier against the image carrier. The coil spring may include a handle that transmits a pressing force to the coil spring via the contacting member. By doing so, every time the developing cartridge is replaced, a new coil spring and handle can be provided for the color laser printer with the developing cartridge attached. Therefore, a constant pressure by the coil spring can be continuously maintained. Thus, a preferable pressure condition of the developer carrier against the image carrier can be continuously maintained.

Abstract translation: 描述了保持将显影剂载体压靠在图像载体上的按压状态的显影盒。 显影盒可以包括将显影剂载体压靠在图像载体上的螺旋弹簧。 螺旋弹簧可以包括通过接触构件向螺旋弹簧传递按压力的手柄。 通过这样做，每次更换显影盒时，可以为连接显影盒的彩色激光打印机提供新的螺旋弹簧和手柄。 因此，可以连续地保持螺旋弹簧的恒定压力。 因此，可以连续地保持显影剂载体对图像载体的优选的压力状态。

公开(公告)号：US08706004B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13893314

申请日：2013-05-13

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: G03G21/18

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

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a holder, photosensitive drums, developing units, and toner cartridges. Each toner cartridge includes a case, shutter, and operation member. The case contains the toner therein and has an opening at a position confronting the corresponding developing unit in a state that the toner cartridge is attached to the holder. The shutter is movable between a block position and an open position. The shutter is located at the open position when the operation member is located at a first position. The shutter is located at the block position when the operation member is located at a second position. The operation member has: a base end fixed to the shutter; and a distal end configured to move from a lower position to a position higher than the lower position when the operation member is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括保持器，感光鼓，显影单元和调色剂盒。 每个调色剂盒包括壳体，快门和操作构件。 该盒子中含有调色剂，并且在调色剂盒附接到保持器的状态下，在与相应的显影单元相对的位置处具有开口。 快门可在块位置和打开位置之间移动。 当操作构件位于第一位置时，挡板位于打开位置。 当操作构件位于第二位置时，挡板位于挡块位置。 操作构件具有：固定在活门上的基端; 以及远端，构造成当所述操作构件从所述第一位置移动到所述第二位置时，从所述下部位置移动到高于所述下部位置的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140093273A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US14032609

申请日：2013-09-20

Applicant: Atsushi Hayakawa ,  Atsuhisa Nakashima ,  Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Atsushi Hayakawa ,  Atsuhisa Nakashima ,  Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/18 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1671

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a main casing and a cartridge detachably mountable therein. The cartridge includes a photosensitive drum and a developing roller disposed to oppose each other. The main casing includes: a metal frame for supporting the cartridge; a lock member supported to the metal frame and movable about a first axis to allow or restrict movement of the photosensitive drum relative to the metal frame; and a contact-separation member supported to the metal frame and movable about a second axis to allow contact and separation of the developing roller relative to the photosensitive drum. The lock member and the contact-separation member are aligned in an orthogonal direction orthogonal to an axis of the photosensitive drum such that the first axis is not overlapped with the contact-separation member or the second axis is not overlapped with the lock member in an axial direction of the photosensitive drum.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括主壳体和可拆卸地安装在其中的盒。 盒包括感光鼓和设置成彼此相对设置的显影辊。 主壳体包括：用于支撑盒的金属框架; 支撑在所述金属框架上并可围绕第一轴线移动以允许或限制所述感光鼓相对于所述金属框架的运动的锁定构件; 以及接触分离构件，其被支撑在所述金属框架上并且可围绕第二轴线移动以允许所述显影辊相对于所述感光鼓的接触和分离。 锁定构件和接触分离构件在垂直于感光鼓的轴线的正交方向上对准，使得第一轴线不与接触分离构件重叠，或者第二轴线不与锁定构件重叠在一起 感光鼓的轴向。

公开(公告)号：US08565637B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US13086631

申请日：2011-04-14

Applicant: Nao Itabashi ,  Ryuya Yamazaki ,  Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Nao Itabashi ,  Ryuya Yamazaki ,  Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G21/1853 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G15/0877 ,  G03G15/0886 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G2215/0692 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: An image-forming device includes: a main casing; a retaining member; developing units retained by the retaining member; toner cartridges; and an operating member provided at the retaining member. The retaining member is movably disposed between a position inside an accommodation space in the main casing, and a pull-out position. The toner cartridges are detachably attachable to the retaining member, when the retaining member is at the pull-out position. Each toner cartridge includes: a casing in which a through-hole is formed for supplying toner to a corresponding developing unit; and a shutter that moves between open and closed positions exposing and closing the through-hole, respectively. The operating member moves the shutter between the open and closed positions by shifting between first and second positions in which the operating member extends above the retaining member, and in which the operating member has a lower profile than in the first position, respectively.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括：主壳体; 保持构件; 由保持构件保持的显影单元; 墨粉盒; 以及设置在保持构件上的操作构件。 保持构件可移动地设置在主壳体中的容纳空间内的位置和拉出位置之间。 当保持构件处于拉出位置时，墨粉盒可拆卸地附接到保持构件。 每个调色剂盒包括：壳体，其中形成有用于向对应的显影单元供应调色剂的通孔; 以及分别在暴露和关闭通孔的打开位置和闭合位置之间移动的快门。 操作构件通过在操作构件在保持构件上方延伸的第一位置和第二位置之间移动而分别在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动快门，并且其中操作构件具有比第一位置更低的轮廓。

公开(公告)号：US08498554B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US13244367

申请日：2011-09-24

Applicant: Naoya Kamimura ,  Atsuhisa Nakashima

Inventor： Naoya Kamimura ,  Atsuhisa Nakashima

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/081 ,  G03G15/0808 ,  G03G15/0822 ,  G03G15/757 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1814 ,  G03G21/1864

Abstract: The image forming apparatus includes a drum cartridge having a photosensitive drum and a drum drive input member; a developing cartridge configured to be movably mounted to the drum cartridge, the developing cartridge comprising a developing roller disposed so as to face the photosensitive drum and a developing drive input member; a drum drive transmission member configured to engage with the drum drive input member and configured to transmit drum driving force to the drum drive input member while permitting a positional gap of the drum drive input member within a predetermined range; and a developing drive transmission member configured to engage with the developing drive input member and configured to transmit developing driving force to the developing drive input member while permitting a positional gap of the developing drive input member within a predetermined range.

公开(公告)号：US08498553B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US13017735

申请日：2011-01-31

Applicant: Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G15/04 ,  G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/18 ,  G03G15/08 ,  G03G21/1676

Abstract: A cartridge includes: a rotational body; a joint member having a first joint-side engagement part configured to be engaged to a rotational body-side engagement part with a predetermined moving range in a rotational direction, and a press member, wherein the joint member has a second joint-side engagement part configured to be engaged with a transfer-side engagement part with central axes of the joint member and the driving force transfer member being substantially matched, and wherein when the second joint-side engagement part is contacted to the driving force transfer member at a position at which the central axes of the joint member and the driving force transfer member are not matched, the joint member is rotated within the predetermined range and the second joint-side engagement part is thus moved, so that the second joint-side engagement part is engaged with the transfer-side engagement part in the rotational direction.

Abstract translation: 盒包括：旋转体; 具有第一接合侧接合部的接合部件，所述接头部件具有被配置成沿着旋转方向以预定的移动范围与旋转体侧接合部接合;以及按压部件，其中，所述接合部件具有第二接合侧接合部 被构造成与所述接合构件的中心轴线和所述驱动力传递构件基本匹配的转印侧接合部分接合，并且其中当所述第二接合侧接合部分在所述第二接合侧接合部分与所述驱动力传递部件接触时， 接合部件的中心轴与驱动力传递部件不匹配的状态下，接合部件旋转规定范围，第二接合侧接合部移动，使第二接合侧接合部接合 转印侧接合部分在旋转方向上。

公开(公告)号：US08463153B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US13603570

申请日：2012-09-05

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.

Abstract translation: 提供一种处理盒，其包括显影盒和用于与包括驱动力输出部分和馈送部分的图像形成装置一起使用的感光盒。 显影盒包括显影剂载体，设置在其一侧的第一电极和设置在其另一侧并与第一电极对准的驱动力接收部分，使得驱动力接收部分在侧视图中与第一电极重叠。 显影盒可移除地安装在其上的感光盒包括感光构件，当显影盒安装在感光盒中时与第一电极接触的第二电极，并且当感光盒安装在其中时与接触部分接触的第二电极 图像形成装置。 第一电极通过与第二电极接触而被压向驱动力接收部。

公开(公告)号：US08457520B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US13585159

申请日：2012-08-14

Applicant: Naoya Kamimura ,  Shougo Sato

Inventor： Naoya Kamimura ,  Shougo Sato

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/16

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 may include a main body, a developing unit, a transferring unit, and a tray. In some examples, the developing unit may include a developer-accommodating section that accommodates developer and a photosensitive member on which an electrostatic latent image is formed. The developing unit may further include a developer-carrying member to develop the electrostatic latent image. The tray may enable the developing unit to move between a contact position and a separate position.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置可以包括主体，显影单元，转印单元和托盘。 在一些示例中，显影单元可以包括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。 显影单元还可以包括用于显影静电潜像的显影剂承载构件。 托盘可以使显影单元在接触位置和单独位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US08417147B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US13366277

申请日：2012-02-04

Applicant: Naoya Kamimura

Inventor： Naoya Kamimura

IPC: G03G15/01

CPC classification number: G03G15/0813 ,  G03G2215/0119

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a detaching and pressing mechanism for releasing developing rollers of developer cartridges mounted in a drum unit from photosensitive drums and pressing the developing rollers on the photosensitive drums. The detaching and pressing mechanism includes a pair of translation cam members, intermediate members provided on the translation cam members, cam holders for holding the translation cam members in such a manner as to be linearly movable in an anteroposterior direction, and a synchronous movement mechanism for allowing the pair of translation cam members to linearly move in synchronization.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括用于将安装在鼓单元中的显影剂盒的显影辊从感光鼓释放并将显影辊按压在感光鼓上的分离和按压机构。 分离和按压机构包括一对平移凸轮构件，设置在平移凸轮构件上的中间构件，用于保持平移凸轮构件以能够在前后方向上线性移动的凸轮保持器，以及用于 允许一对平移凸轮部件同步地线性移动。