公开(公告)号：US20070065196A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11233326

申请日：2005-09-22

申请人： Christopher Baker ,  Benjamin Askren ,  Donn Bryant ,  Derek Inouye ,  Lenci Kappes ,  Edward Triplett

发明人： Christopher Baker ,  Benjamin Askren ,  Donn Bryant ,  Derek Inouye ,  Lenci Kappes ,  Edward Triplett

IPC分类号： G03G21/00

CPC分类号： G03G21/105 ,  G03G2221/1624

摘要： Embodiments of a device to move waste toner within an image forming device. In one embodiment, waste toner is formed during the image formation process. The waste toner is captured and moved through a first conduit. The conduit includes an outlet for passing the waste toner to a second conduit. The door is positionable between an open orientation to allow the waste toner to discharge into the second conduit, and a closed orientation. The second conduit includes an inlet for receiving the waste toner. The interface between the first and second conduits allows for the door to move between the open and closed orientations. The interface also greatly reduces or prevents the waste toner from leaking as it passes from the first conduit into the second conduit.

公开(公告)号：US20060257171A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11126835

申请日：2005-05-11

申请人： Benjamin Askren ,  Lenci Kappes ,  Steven Turney

发明人： Benjamin Askren ,  Lenci Kappes ,  Steven Turney

IPC分类号： G03G15/08

CPC分类号： G03G15/0872 ,  G03G15/0856 ,  G03G15/0862

摘要： The present invention is directed to an article, system and method for determining and/or selecting the location of a toner engaging member in a developing agent device such as a toner cartridge. The article, system and method may be applied to a printing device such as a laser printer.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及用于确定和/或选择调色剂接合构件在诸如调色剂盒的显影剂装置中的位置的制品，系统和方法。 物品，系统和方法可以应用于诸如激光打印机的打印装置。

公开(公告)号：US20060233571A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11108473

申请日：2005-04-18

申请人： Benjamin Askren ,  Ronald Baker ,  Lenci Kappes ,  Sean Smith ,  Kirk Stechschulte

发明人： Benjamin Askren ,  Ronald Baker ,  Lenci Kappes ,  Sean Smith ,  Kirk Stechschulte

IPC分类号： G03G15/08

CPC分类号： G03G15/0872 ,  G03G15/0877

摘要： A toner feeding device and method to supply toner from a toner reservoir to a selected location in the printer such as a toner supply roll. The toner feeding device may contact with a portion of an inner wall of a toner reservoir and may flex and may subsequently recover to convey toner particles.

摘要翻译： 一种调色剂供给装置和方法，用于将调色剂从调色剂储存器供应到打印机中的选定位置，例如调色剂供应辊。 调色剂供给装置可以与调色剂储存器的内壁的一部分接触，并且可以弯曲并随后可以恢复以输送调色剂颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US20050201776A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-15

申请号：US10798929

申请日：2004-03-11

申请人： Benjamin Askren ,  Peter Bayerle ,  Donn Bryant

发明人： Benjamin Askren ,  Peter Bayerle ,  Donn Bryant

IPC分类号： G03G15/08

CPC分类号： G03G15/0898 ,  G03G15/0856 ,  G03G15/0862 ,  G03G15/0894

摘要： A toner fill plug for a toner cartridge within an image forming device. The cartridge includes a toner reservoir having a port through which toner is input. The plug is sized to fit within the port and prevent toner leakage. The plug includes a reflector which aligns with an adjacently-positioned toner level sensor for determining the amount of toner remaining within the reservoir. The plug is removable to allow the user to refill the reservoir with new toner.

摘要翻译： 用于图像形成装置内的调色剂盒的调色剂填充塞。 墨盒包括具有输入调色剂的端口的调色剂储存器。 插头的尺寸适合安装在端口内，防止墨粉泄漏。 塞子包括与相邻定位的调色剂水平传感器对准的反射器，用于确定储存器中剩余的调色剂的量。 插头是可移动的，以允许用户用新的调色剂来重新填充储存器。

公开(公告)号：US20050207781A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10804628

申请日：2004-03-19

申请人： Benjamin Askren ,  Larry Foster ,  Edward Triplett ,  David Rennick

发明人： Benjamin Askren ,  Larry Foster ,  Edward Triplett ,  David Rennick

IPC分类号： G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/16

CPC分类号： G03G21/1821 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G2215/00544 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1675 ,  G03G2221/183

摘要： An image forming device having a main body and a movable subunit. The subunit is movable between a first orientation and a second orientation. A developer member is positioned within the main body, and a photoconductive member is positioned on the subunit. In the first orientation, the developer member and photoconductive member are spaced apart. In the second orientation, the photoconductive member is positioned either in contact with or closely located to the developer member. Image formation occurs when the subunit is in the second orientation as toner is transferred from the developer member to the photoconductive member. Methods of using the image forming device include positioning the developer member in the main body and the photoconductive member on the subunit, and moving the subunit from a first orientation to a second orientation such that image formation can occur.

摘要翻译： 一种图像形成装置，具有主体和可移动子单元。 子单元可在第一取向和第二取向之间移动。 显影剂构件位于主体内，并且感光构件位于子单元上。 在第一取向中，显影剂构件和感光体间隔开。 在第二取向中，感光体被定位成与显影剂构件接触或靠近显影剂构件。 当调色剂从显影剂转移到感光体时，当亚单位处于第二方向时，发生图像形成。 使用图像形成装置的方法包括将显影剂构件定位在子体上的主体和感光构件中，并且将子单元从第一取向移动到第二取向，使得可以发生图像形成。

公开(公告)号：US20060024093A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US10899962

申请日：2004-07-27

申请人： Benjamin Askren ,  Ronald Baker

发明人： Benjamin Askren ,  Ronald Baker

IPC分类号： G03G15/08

CPC分类号： G03G15/0812 ,  G03G2215/0866

摘要： A toner layer regulating system for an electrophotographic image forming apparatus comprises a toner carrier; a metallic toner regulating member having a stress-strain curve prior to assembly with an elastic region, an inelastic region, and an initial yield stress value; and the toner regulating member supported in cantilevered fashion against the toner carrier so as to form a toner nip therebetween with an applied stress on the toner regulating member greater than the initial yield stress value. The metallic toner regulating member may comprise a metallic substrate and a coating thereon; the coating helping to form the toner nip. By deflecting the toner regulating member, when installed, by an amount that induces strains falling outside the elastic region of the corresponding stress-strain curve, the toner regulating system is less sensitive to geometrical variances.

摘要翻译： 用于电子照相成像设备的调色剂层调节系统包括调色剂载体; 金属调色剂调节构件，其在与弹性区域组装之前具有应力 - 应变曲线，非弹性区域和初始屈服应力值; 以及调色剂调节部件以悬臂方式支撑在调色剂载体上，从而在调色剂调节件上施加的应力大于初始屈服应力值，形成调色剂间隙。 金属调色剂调节构件可以包括金属基底和其上的涂层; 该涂层有助于形成调色剂辊隙。 通过使调色剂调节构件偏转调节调节系统对于几何方差较不敏感，当安装时，引起应力落在相应的应力 - 应变曲线的弹性区域之外的量。

公开(公告)号：US20050214046A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US10811210

申请日：2004-03-26

申请人： Tom Stickler ,  Larry Foster ,  Michael Leemhuis ,  Benjamin Askren

发明人： Tom Stickler ,  Larry Foster ,  Michael Leemhuis ,  Benjamin Askren

IPC分类号： G03G21/00 ,  G03G21/12

CPC分类号： G03G21/12 ,  G03G21/105 ,  G03G2221/1624

摘要： A waste toner removal system for an image forming device. The invention includes a mechanism for removing the waste toner from the cartridge and transporting it through a toner chute to a waste toner tank. One or more actuators within the device allow for the connection between the various elements to seal the waste toner path and prevent toner leakage. Methods of moving waste toner are also disclosed that include moving the waste toner through the cartridge and into a waste toner chute. The waste toner is moved through the chute and into a waste toner tank where it may be removed from the device.

摘要翻译： 用于图像形成装置的废粉除去系统。 本发明包括用于从墨盒中除去废调色剂并将其通过调色剂槽输送到废调色剂罐的机构。 装置内的一个或多个致动器允许各种元件之间的连接来密封废调色剂路径并防止调色剂泄漏。 还公开了移动废调色剂的方法，包括将废调色剂通过盒移动到废料调色剂槽中。 废调色剂通过滑槽移动到废粉罐中，在此可将其从设备中取出。

公开(公告)号：US20050214030A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US10810131

申请日：2004-03-26

申请人： Benjamin Askren ,  Peter Bayerle

发明人： Benjamin Askren ,  Peter Bayerle

IPC分类号： G03G15/08 ,  G03G21/16

CPC分类号： G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G2221/163 ,  G03G2221/1657

摘要： A gear unit comprising a shaft and a gear each having a first axial section and a second axial section. The first axial section features the gear having external teeth with an internal surface that corresponds to an external surface of the shaft. The second axial section includes features in the shaft and gear that engage together. Methods of using the gear unit including positioned the gear on the shaft, and rotating the gear relative to the shaft to engage the gear with the shaft.

摘要翻译： 一种齿轮单元，包括轴和齿轮，每个齿轮具有第一轴向部分和第二轴向部分。 第一轴向部分具有外齿的齿轮，其内表面对应于轴的外表面。 第二轴向部分包括接合在一起的轴和齿轮中的特征。 使用齿轮单元的方法包括将齿轮定位在轴上，并且使齿轮相对于轴旋转以使齿轮与轴接合。

公开(公告)号：US20060210299A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11438873

申请日：2006-05-23

申请人： Harald Portig ,  Larry Foster ,  Benjamin Askren

发明人： Harald Portig ,  Larry Foster ,  Benjamin Askren

IPC分类号： G03G15/00

CPC分类号： G03G21/1853 ,  G03G15/0813 ,  G03G21/1871 ,  G03G2221/163 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/166 ,  G03G2221/1884

摘要： A biasing mechanism in an image forming apparatus exerts a variable force on a removable cartridge unit to generate a nip force between a roller in the cartridge unit and another roller. A pivot member is fixed to the apparatus housing. An arm is pivotally mounted in the housing about the pivot member, with the arm in contact with a protrusion on the cartridge unit. A force generating member is mounted in the housing and contacts the arm so as to urge the arm to pivot about the pivot member and press against the cartridge unit. The resulting force exerted on the cartridge unit by the arm varies according to the point of contact between the cartridge unit and the arm. In some embodiments, the arm and the cartridge unit protrusion are electrically conductive, and an electrical contact is established as the arm is pressed against the protrusion.

摘要翻译： 图像形成装置中的偏置机构对可移除的盒单元施加可变的力，以在盒单元中的辊和另一个辊之间产生夹紧力。 枢轴构件固定到装置壳体上。 臂围绕枢转构件枢转地安装在壳体中，其中臂与盒单元上的突起接触。 力产生构件安装在壳体中并接触臂，以便促使臂围绕枢转构件枢转并压靠盒单元。 通过臂施加在盒单元上的结果力根据盒单元和臂之间的接触点而变化。 在一些实施例中，臂和盒单元突起是导电的，并且当臂压靠突起时建立电接触。

公开(公告)号：US20050046651A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-03

申请号：US10651238

申请日：2003-08-28

申请人： Benjamin Askren ,  Robert Burdick ,  Bill Chappel ,  Christopher Chee ,  William Cook ,  David Cseledy ,  Larry Foster ,  James Harden ,  William Klein

发明人： Benjamin Askren ,  Robert Burdick ,  Bill Chappel ,  Christopher Chee ,  William Cook ,  David Cseledy ,  Larry Foster ,  James Harden ,  William Klein

IPC分类号： B41J2/005 ,  B41J2/045 ,  B41J29/38

CPC分类号： B41J19/16 ,  B41J2/0057 ,  B41J2/04505 ,  B41J2/0451 ,  B41J2/04543 ,  B41J2/04573 ,  B41J2/0458

摘要： An apparatus and method for ink-jet printing onto an intermediate drum in a helical pattern while correcting for image skew and aliasing. A plurality of ink-jet print heads place an image on an intermediate drum, impervious to ink, in a helical patter. To compensate for helical printing, the image is altered by nozzle placement and image manipulation to correct for skewing errors, and thereafter, the nozzle timing is adjusted to correct for aliasing. The plurality of print heads move parallel to the axis of rotation of the drum while the drum is simultaneously rotating, causing the image to be placed in a helical pattern. Once the entire image is placed on the drum, paper is rolled against the drum under pressure and the image is transferred thereto.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在校正图像偏斜和混叠的同时以螺旋图案在中间滚筒上喷墨打印的装置和方法。 多个喷墨打印头以螺旋图案将图像放置在不透墨水的中间滚筒上。 为了补偿螺旋印刷，通过喷嘴放置和图像操作改变图像以校正偏斜误差，此后，调整喷嘴正时以校正混叠。 多个打印头在滚筒同时旋转的同时平行于滚筒的旋转轴线移动，从而使图像以螺旋状的方式放置。 一旦将整个图像放置在滚筒上，纸张在压力下滚动滚筒并将图像转印到其上。