公开(公告)号：US09316999B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14141013

申请日：2013-12-26

Applicant: Junichi Hashimoto ,  Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Junichi Hashimoto ,  Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G21/1609 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: A tandem type photosensitive unit includes: a plurality of photosensitive drums arranged in parallel with one another; a first structure member having a side surface extending in an arrangement direction of the photosensitive drums as viewed from an axial direction of the photosensitive drums for collectively retaining the plurality of photosensitive drums and relatively positioning the plurality of photosensitive drums; and a second structure member having a side surface extending in the arrangement direction as viewed from the axial direction for collectively retaining developer cartridges provided correspondingly to the photosensitive drums respectively. The first structure member is fixed to the second structure member on one side in the arrangement direction, and mounted on the second structure member with a clearance on the other side in the arrangement direction.

公开(公告)号：US09057982B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US14039649

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G2215/0802

Abstract: A developer container including: a housing including an inner surface that defines a filling port for filling developer; a cap mounted to the housing and sealing the filling port; and an agitating member having a rotary shaft and configured to be rotated about the rotary shaft to agitate the developer in the housing, wherein a first end portion of the rotary shaft is supported by the inner surface of the housing and the cap mounted to the housing.

Abstract translation: 一种显影剂容器，包括：壳体，其包括限定用于填充显影剂的填充口的内表面; 安装到壳体并密封填充口的盖; 以及搅拌构件，其具有旋转轴并构造成绕所述旋转轴旋转以搅拌所述壳体中的显影剂，其中所述旋转轴的第一端部由所述壳体的内表面支撑，并且所述盖安装到所述壳体 。

公开(公告)号：US09014594B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13730176

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe ,  Junichi Hashimoto ,  Isao Kishi

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe ,  Junichi Hashimoto ,  Isao Kishi

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/16 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1642 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G21/1821 ,  G03G21/1853 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: An image forming apparatus is described. The image forming apparatus may include an image forming apparatus body and a photosensitive unit detachably mountable to the image forming apparatus body. The photosensitive unit includes: a frame; photosensitive bodies supported by the frame; cartridges including a developer carrier and detachably mountable to the frame; and a pressing portion provided on the frame for pressing the cartridges to direct the developer carrier toward the corresponding photosensitive body. Each cartridge can shift in the frame to a first attitude pressed by the pressing portion, and a second attitude released from the press of the pressing portion and detachable from the frame. The image forming apparatus body is provided with an abutment portion abutting the cartridge in the second attitude thereby bringing the cartridge into the first attitude when the photosensitive unit is mounted to the image forming apparatus body.

Abstract translation: 描述图像形成装置。 图像形成装置可以包括图像形成装置主体和可拆卸地安装到图像形成装置主体的感光单元。 感光单元包括：框架; 由框架支撑的感光体; 盒包括显影剂载体并可拆卸地安装到框架上; 以及设置在框架上用于按压墨盒以将显影剂载体引向相应的感光体的按压部分。 每个墨盒可以在框架中移动到由按压部分按压的第一姿势，并且第二姿态从按压部分的按压释放并且可从框架拆卸。 图像形成装置主体设置有以第二姿态抵靠盒的抵接部，从而当感光单元安装到图像形成装置主体时使盒进入第一姿态。

公开(公告)号：US08879952B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13934824

申请日：2013-07-03

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe ,  Junichi Hashimoto ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu ,  Takashi Shimizu

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe ,  Junichi Hashimoto ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu ,  Takashi Shimizu

IPC: G03G21/16 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1661 ,  G03G21/181 ,  G03G21/1853 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: A holder unit is configured to hold a plurality of photosensitive drums such that the plurality of photosensitive drums are arrayed in a predetermined direction and juxtaposed with each other with a space between neighboring photosensitive drums. A plurality of developing units is held by the holder unit, each is provided in association with each photosensitive drum, and each includes a developing roller displaceable between a contact position where the developing roller is in contact with the photosensitive drum and a spaced position where the developing roller is spaced away from the photosensitive drum. A spacer member has a plurality of retaining portions each in association with each developing unit and configured to retain each developing unit at the spaced position, and a linking portion integral with the retaining portions and configured to connect neighboring retaining portions therethrough in the predetermined direction.

Abstract translation: 保持器单元构造成保持多个感光鼓，使得多个感光鼓以预定方向排列并且彼此并置，并在相邻的感光鼓之间具有空间。 多个显影单元由保持器单元保持，每个显影单元与每个感光鼓相关联地设置，并且每个显影单元包括可在显影辊与感光鼓接触的接触位置之间移位的显影辊和间隔开的位置， 显影辊与感光鼓间隔开。 间隔构件具有多个保持部，每个保持部分与每个显影单元相关联并且被构造成将每个显影单元保持在间隔开的位置，以及与保持部分成一体的连接部分，并且构造成沿预定方向连接相邻的保持部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140153954A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14175383

申请日：2014-02-07

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/1871 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/166 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: The present invention provides a configuration in which an electrically connected condition can further be stabilized in electrical-connection zones between a body of an image-forming apparatus, and an image-forming unit and a plurality of image-forming cartridges. Developing electrode members and wire power-feed electrodes are attached to a slide frame. Each of the developing electrode members has a first body-side contact. The developing electrode members are electrically connected with the developing-roller output terminals. The wire power-feed electrodes are electrically connected with wire output terminals through contact with the wire output terminals. The developing electrode members are elastically deformed as a result of their first body-side contacts being pressed in a direction, which is along a slide direction, by the developing-roller output terminals. The wire power-feed electrodes are pressed in a paper width direction by the wire output terminals.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种结构，其中电连接状态可以在图像形成装置的主体与图像形成单元与多个图像形成盒之间的电连接区域中进一步稳定。 显影电极部件和导线供电电极安装在滑动框架上。 每个显影电极构件具有第一体侧接触。 显影电极构件与显影辊输出端子电连接。 导线馈电电极通过与导线输出端子的接触与导线输出端子电连接。 由于显影电极部件的第一主体侧接触件沿显影辊输出端沿着滑动方向被按压，所以显影电极部件弹性变形。 电线供电电极通过电线输出端子在纸张宽度方向上被按压。

公开(公告)号：US20140105640A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14141013

申请日：2013-12-26

Applicant: Junichi Hashimoto ,  Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Junichi Hashimoto ,  Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G21/1609 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: A tandem type photosensitive unit includes: a plurality of photosensitive drums arranged in parallel with one another; a first structure member having a side surface extending in an arrangement direction of the photosensitive drums as viewed from an axial direction of the photosensitive drums for collectively retaining the plurality of photosensitive drums and relatively positioning the plurality of photosensitive drums; and a second structure member having a side surface extending in the arrangement direction as viewed from the axial direction for collectively retaining developer cartridges provided correspondingly to the photosensitive drums respectively. The first structure member is fixed to the second structure member on one side in the arrangement direction, and mounted on the second structure member with a clearance on the other side in the arrangement direction.

Abstract translation: 串联型感光单元包括：彼此平行布置的多个感光鼓; 第一结构构件，具有沿着感光鼓的轴向方向从感光鼓的布置方向延伸的侧表面，用于集体地保持多个感光鼓并相对定位多个感光鼓; 以及第二结构构件，其具有从轴向方向观察的沿排列方向延伸的侧表面，用于共同地保持相应于感光鼓设置的显影剂盒。 第一结构构件在排列方向的一侧固定到第二结构构件，并且在排列方向上以另一侧的间隙安装在第二结构构件上。

公开(公告)号：US20140105636A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14140822

申请日：2013-12-26

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G21/16

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 unit includes a cartridge and a unit frame. The cartridge has a cartridge-grip. The unit frame is configured to accommodate the cartridge. The unit frame includes a first plate, a second plate, a first beam, and a second beam. The first plate has a through hole. The first beam extends between the first plate and the second plate. The first beam includes a frame-grip disposed between an upper end of the first beam and a lower end of the first beam. The second beam extends between the first plate and the second plate. When the cartridge is accommodated in the unit frame, a distance between the lower end of the first beam and an upper end of the frame-grip is smaller than a distance between the lower end of the first beam and an upper end of the cartridge-grip.

公开(公告)号：US20140056615A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US14073154

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: Junichi Hashimoto ,  Isao Kishi ,  Yasushi Okabe

Inventor： Junichi Hashimoto ,  Isao Kishi ,  Yasushi Okabe

IPC: G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G21/1846 ,  G03G15/0121 ,  G03G15/0808 ,  G03G15/0855 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/1814 ,  G03G21/1821 ,  G03G2215/0141 ,  G03G2215/0634 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: A developer cartridge is described. The developer cartridge detachably mountable on a tandem type photosensitive unit slidable to a drawn-out position and a mounted position with respect to an image forming apparatus body may include a casing; a developer carrier rotatably supported on one end portion of the casing for carrying a developer; a pair of upright portions arranged on another end portion of the casing at an interval from each other in the axial direction of the developer carrier to extend from another end portion of the casing in a detaching direction for the developer cartridge; and an elastically deformable coupling portion extending in the axial direction of the developer carrier for coupling the upright portions with each other.

Abstract translation: 描述了显影剂盒。 可拆卸地安装在可滑动到拉出位置的串联型感光单元和相对于成像设备主体的安装位置的显影剂盒可以包括壳体; 可旋转地支撑在壳体的一个端部上用于承载显影剂的显影剂载体; 在显影剂载体的轴向方向上彼此间隔设置在壳体的另一端部上的一对直立部分，用于沿显影剂盒的拆卸方向从壳体的另一个端部延伸; 以及沿显影剂载体的轴向延伸的可弹性变形的联接部分，用于将直立部分彼此连接。

公开(公告)号：US20140044452A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US14054953

申请日：2013-10-16

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu

IPC: G03G15/04

CPC classification number: G03G21/1666 ,  G03G15/0131 ,  G03G15/04 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G21/1633 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1636

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: a main body having an opening; a photoconductor unit including a photoconductor and removably mountable to the main body through the opening by moving the photoconductor unit in a first direction; an exposure member; and a moving mechanism configured to move the exposure member to and away from the photoconductor. The moving mechanism includes: a fixed shaft having an axial line thereof fixed relative to the main body; a first arm including one end portion thereof which is supported rotatably around the axial line of the fixed shaft; a movable shaft having an axial line thereof which is movable relative to the main body; and a second arm including: one end portion supporting the exposure member; and another end portion connected to the first arm via the movable shaft, and the second arm being swingable around the axial line of the movable shaft.

Abstract translation: 一种成像设备包括：具有开口的主体; 光电导体单元，其包括光电导体，并且通过沿着第一方向移动所述感光体单元，通过所述开口可移除地安装到所述主体; 暴露成员; 以及移动机构，其构造成将曝光构件移动到远离光电导体的位置。 移动机构包括：固定轴，其轴线相对于主体固定; 第一臂，其包括其一端部，其可旋转地围绕所述固定轴的轴线支撑; 可动轴，其轴线可相对于主体移动; 以及第二臂，包括：支撑所述曝光构件的一个端部; 以及通过可动轴连接到第一臂的另一端部，第二臂可围绕可动轴的轴线摆动。

公开(公告)号：US20130294799A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13934824

申请日：2013-07-03

Applicant: Yasushi Okabe ,  Junichi Hashimoto ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu ,  Takashi Shimizu

Inventor： Yasushi Okabe ,  Junichi Hashimoto ,  Yoshiya Tomatsu ,  Takashi Shimizu

IPC: G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G21/1661 ,  G03G21/181 ,  G03G21/1853 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: A holder unit is configured to hold a plurality of photosensitive drums such that the plurality of photosensitive drums are arrayed in a predetermined direction and juxtaposed with each other with a space between neighboring photosensitive drums. A plurality of developing units is held by the holder unit, each is provided in association with each photosensitive drum, and each includes a developing roller displaceable between a contact position where the developing roller is in contact with the photosensitive drum and a spaced position where the developing roller is spaced away from the photosensitive drum. A spacer member has a plurality of retaining portions each in association with each developing unit and configured to retain each developing unit at the spaced position, and a linking portion integral with the retaining portions and configured to connect neighboring retaining portions therethrough in the predetermined direction.

Abstract translation: 保持器单元构造成保持多个感光鼓，使得多个感光鼓以预定方向排列并且彼此并置，并在相邻的感光鼓之间具有空间。 多个显影单元由保持器单元保持，每个显影单元与每个感光鼓相关联地设置，并且每个显影单元包括可在显影辊与感光鼓接触的接触位置之间移位的显影辊和间隔开的位置， 显影辊与感光鼓间隔开。 间隔构件具有多个保持部，每个保持部分与每个显影单元相关联并且构造成将每个显影单元保持在间隔开的位置，以及与保持部分成一体的连接部分，并且构造成沿预定方向连接相邻的保持部分。