公开(公告)号：US20070065174A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11231859

申请日：2005-09-21

申请人： David Rennick ,  Jason Rowe ,  Jeffrey Tonges ,  Brian Blair ,  Larry Foster ,  Robert Newman ,  Edward Triplett ,  Gary Tylicki

发明人： David Rennick ,  Jason Rowe ,  Jeffrey Tonges ,  Brian Blair ,  Larry Foster ,  Robert Newman ,  Edward Triplett ,  Gary Tylicki

IPC分类号： G03G15/00

CPC分类号： G03G21/1638 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/169

摘要： An image forming device with one or more door assemblies that engage locking mechanisms to secure a module in an operating position. The module may be coupled to one of the one or more door assemblies. A first locking mechanism may secure the module to the image forming device body when a first door assembly is closed. A second locking mechanism may secure the module to the body with a greater securing force than the first locking mechanism to secure the module to the body. The second locking mechanism may be engaged upon closing a second door assembly. Separate biasing members may be used to apply the securing forces. The locking mechanisms may comprise four-bar or over-center mechanisms to apply the securing forces.

摘要翻译： 一种具有一个或多个门组件的图像形成装置，其接合锁定机构以将模块固定在操作位置。 模块可以联接到一个或多个门组件中的一个。 当第一门组件关闭时，第一锁定机构可将模块固定到图像形成装置主体。 第二锁定机构可以以比第一锁定机构更大的固定力将模块固定到主体，以将模块固定到主体上。 关闭第二门组件时可以接合第二锁定机构。 可以使用分离的偏置构件来施加固定力。 锁定机构可以包括四杆或过中心机构来施加固定力。

公开(公告)号：US20070116506A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11286671

申请日：2005-11-23

申请人： Harald Portig ,  Larry Foster ,  Brian Blair ,  David Rennick ,  Jeffrey Tonges ,  Robert Newman

发明人： Harald Portig ,  Larry Foster ,  Brian Blair ,  David Rennick ,  Jeffrey Tonges ,  Robert Newman

IPC分类号： B41J29/02

CPC分类号： B41J29/02 ,  B41J29/13

摘要： An image forming device includes a body and one or more door assemblies. At least one door assembly may be movable between open and closed orientations. A variety of mechanical and electrical interlocks may be used to control motion of the door assemblies. A first interlock may prevent a door assembly from moving under the influence of a force between an open and closed orientation prior to a condition being satisfied. This condition may depend on the position of a second door assembly. A breakaway feature may release the first interlock when the closing force exceeds a predetermined level. A second interlock may work with the first interlock to keep a second door assembly from opening if the first door assembly is closed. An electrical interlock may disconnect power to the image forming device when the first door assembly is open.

摘要翻译： 图像形成装置包括主体和一个或多个门组件。 至少一个门组件可以在打开和关闭的方向之间移动。 可以使用各种机械和电气联锁来控制门组件的运动。 在满足条件之前，第一联锁可以防止门组件在打开和关闭方向之间的力的影响下移动。 这种情况可能取决于第二门组件的位置。 分离特征可以在闭合力超过预定水平时释放第一互锁。 如果第一门组件关闭，则第二互锁可以与第一联锁件一起工作以保持第二门组件不打开。 当第一门组件打开时，电互锁可断开图像形成装置的电力。

公开(公告)号：US20050207780A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10804488

申请日：2004-03-19

申请人： Jeffrey Tonges ,  Richard Boyatt ,  Daniel Carter ,  Kerry Embry ,  Larry Foster ,  Harald Portig ,  David Rennick ,  Darren Tosh ,  Edward Triplett

发明人： Jeffrey Tonges ,  Richard Boyatt ,  Daniel Carter ,  Kerry Embry ,  Larry Foster ,  Harald Portig ,  David Rennick ,  Darren Tosh ,  Edward Triplett

IPC分类号： G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/16

CPC分类号： G03G21/1633 ,  G03G2215/00544 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2215/0145 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1675 ,  G03G2221/183

摘要： A door assembly movably positioned to a body of an image forming device. The door assembly includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame is movably attached to the body, and the second frame is movably attached to the first frame. The movable connections between the frames and the main body cause accurate locating of a photoconductive member mounted on the door assembly within the body. In one embodiment, a contour surface within the body contacts the second frame to locate the second frame within the body. Methods of moving the door assembly are also disclosed including moving the door assembly from an open orientation that is spaced from the body, to a closed orientation that is in proximity to the body. The movement of the door assembly causes interaction between the frames and the body to accurately locate the second frame.

摘要翻译： 门组件，可移动地定位在图像形成装置的主体上。 门组件包括第一框架和第二框架。 第一框架可移动地附接到主体，并且第二框架可移动地附接到第一框架。 框架和主体之间的可移动连接使得安装在门组件内的感光体准确地定位在主体内。 在一个实施例中，主体内的轮廓表面接触第二框架以将第二框架定位在主体内。 还公开了移动门组件的方法，包括将门组件从与本体间隔开的打开方向移动到靠近身体的封闭取向。 门组件的运动导致框架和主体之间的相互作用以精确地定位第二框架。

公开(公告)号：US20050214023A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US10810139

申请日：2004-03-26

申请人： Larry Foster ,  Edward Kiely ,  Robert Newman ,  Harald Portig ,  David Rennick ,  Edward Triplett

发明人： Larry Foster ,  Edward Kiely ,  Robert Newman ,  Harald Portig ,  David Rennick ,  Edward Triplett

IPC分类号： G03G15/08 ,  G03G15/16 ,  G03G21/16

CPC分类号： G03G15/0813 ,  G03G15/16 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G2221/1606 ,  G03G2221/163 ,  G03G2221/1687

摘要： In an image forming apparatus containing a plurality of rollers disposed with generally parallel axes, a retraction plate containing a plurality of rotational couplings is movable between engaged and retracted positions. Each rotational coupling is operative to transmit a rotary force to each cartridge when the retraction plate is in the engaged position. The couplings move laterally in an axial direction of the rollers as the retraction plate moves between the engaged and retracted positions, in response to an applied force. In one embodiment, the retraction plate is rotated about a pivot point to move the couplings between engaged and retracted positions. In another embodiment, the retraction plate is translated laterally in the axial direction of the couplings.

摘要翻译： 在包含设置有大致平行轴线的多个辊的图像形成装置中，包含多个旋转联接器的缩回板可在接合位置和缩回位置之间移动。 当回缩板处于接合位置时，每个旋转联接器可操作以将旋转力传递到每个盒。 随着回缩板响应于施加的力而在接合位置和缩回位置之间移动时，联接器在辊的轴向方向上横向移动。 在一个实施例中，缩回板围绕枢轴点旋转以在接合位置和缩回位置之间移动联接件。 在另一个实施例中，缩回板在联接件的轴向上被横向平移。

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：US20050035523A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-17

申请号：US10630045

申请日：2003-07-30

申请人： Edward Triplett ,  Larry Foster ,  David Rennick ,  Daniel Carter ,  Richard Boyatt

发明人： Edward Triplett ,  Larry Foster ,  David Rennick ,  Daniel Carter ,  Richard Boyatt

IPC分类号： B65H3/06 ,  B65H5/22 ,  B65H83/00 ,  B65H85/00

CPC分类号： B65H3/0684 ,  B65H2403/42 ,  B65H2403/422 ,  B65H2403/72 ,  B65H2511/10 ,  B65H2511/51 ,  B65H2220/03 ,  B65H2220/01

摘要： A removable media tray for an image forming apparatus includes a housing, an exit port in the housing, a primary media stack, and a multi-purpose tray (MPT) input. Within the tray are first and second pick mechanisms operative to select a media sheet from the primary stack or MPT stack, respectively, and move the media sheet to the image forming apparatus through the exit port. A motor is disposed within the tray housing, and first and second drive assemblies operatively connect the motor to the first and second pick mechanisms, respectively. The motor drives the first pick mechanism forward by rotating in one direction, and drives the second pick mechanism forward by rotating in the opposite direction. A media sensor in the exit port senses media sheets from a variety of sources, including the primary media stack, the MPT stack, a duplex return path, or a large-capacity media sheet supply.

摘要翻译： 用于图像形成装置的可移动介质托盘包括壳体，壳体中的出口，主介质堆叠和多用途托盘（MPT）输入。 托盘内的第一和第二拾取机构分别用于从主堆叠或MPT堆叠中选择介质片材，并通过出口将介质片材移动到成像设备。 马达设置在托盘壳体内，并且第一和第二驱动组件分别可操作地将马达连接到第一和第二拾取机构。 电动机通过沿一个方向旋转而向前驱动第一拾取机构，并且通过沿相反方向旋转来向前驱动第二拾取机构。 出口端口的介质传感器可感测来自各种来源的介质纸张，包括主介质堆叠，MPT堆叠，双面返回路径或大容量介质页供应。

公开(公告)号：US20070064076A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11231407

申请日：2005-09-21

申请人： Daniel Carter ,  Larry Foster ,  Brian Blair ,  David Rennick

发明人： Daniel Carter ,  Larry Foster ,  Brian Blair ,  David Rennick

IPC分类号： B41J2/01

CPC分类号： B41J2/0057 ,  B41J11/006 ,  B41J13/106 ,  B65H27/00 ,  B65H29/22 ,  B65H2404/1115 ,  B65H2404/1122

摘要： An exit roll for use in an image forming device. The exit roll may include a body and a kicker section each configured to mount to a shaft. The kicker section may include a plurality of fingers spaced around the periphery. Each of the fingers may include a first section that is substantially parallel to the shaft, and a second section that extends outward way from the shaft. The fingers may be flexible in an upwards and downwards direction into and away from the shaft. The exit roll is constructed to move media sheets out of the exit port and away from the image forming device.

公开(公告)号：US20070036593A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11200315

申请日：2005-08-09

申请人： Niko Murrell ,  Edward Triplett ,  David Rennick

发明人： Niko Murrell ,  Edward Triplett ,  David Rennick

IPC分类号： G03G15/16

CPC分类号： G03G15/6558 ,  G03G15/1665

摘要： Devices and methods for directing a media sheet along a media path within an image forming apparatus. The media path comprises rollers that form a media nip, one or more deflectors, and a transport belt. The media nip conveys the media sheet along the media path into one or more deflectors. The one or more deflectors are positioned between the nip and the transport belt. The one or more deflectors control the angle of the media sheet as it approaches the transport belt and facilitates attachment of the media sheet to the transport belt. The transport belt then moves the media sheet past one or more image forming units and receives a toner image.

摘要翻译： 用于沿着图像形成装置内的介质路径引导介质片的装置和方法。 介质路径包括形成介质压区，一个或多个导流板和输送带的辊。 介质夹持器将介质片沿着介质路径传送到一个或多个偏转器中。 一个或多个偏转器位于辊隙和输送带之间。 一个或多个偏转器控制介质片在接近传送带时的角度并便于将介质片附接到传送带。 传送带然后将介质片材移动通过一个或多个图像形成单元并接收调色剂图像。

公开(公告)号：US20050047807A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-03

申请号：US10647420

申请日：2003-08-25

申请人： William Cook ,  Tom Stickler ,  Larry Foster ,  David Rennick

发明人： William Cook ,  Tom Stickler ,  Larry Foster ,  David Rennick

IPC分类号： G03G21/00 ,  G03G21/12

CPC分类号： G03G21/12

摘要： An image forming apparatus includes a waste toner system that collects waste toner in a waste toner container. An amount of waste toner collected in the container is increased by using a motor-driven toner distributing member that distributes accumulated toner within the container. The waste toner system may detect the accumulation of waste toner by monitoring a motor control circuit while the toner distributing member is being driven. For example, the system may detect excess accumulation by comparing the monitored values of a speed control signal with one or more reference values corresponding to nominal accumulation conditions. Whether or not the motor is speed controlled, the apparatus may use a shared motor that drives one or more image forming process members and the toner distributing member. A drive arrangement may be used to selectively drive the toner distributing member based on motor direction to avoid interfering with image forming operations.

摘要翻译： 图像形成装置包括在废调色剂容器中收集废调色剂的废调色剂系统。 通过使用将累积的调色剂分配在容器内的电动机驱动的调色剂分配构件来增加收集在容器中的废调色剂的量。 废粉调色剂系统可以通过在驱动调色剂分配构件的同时监视电动机控制电路来检测废粉的累积。 例如，系统可以通过将速度控制信号的监视值与对应于标称累积条件的一个或多个参考值进行比较来检测多余的累积。 无论电机是否被速度控制，该装置可以使用驱动一个或多个成像处理构件和调色剂分配构件的共享电动机。 可以使用驱动装置来基于电动机方向选择性地驱动调色剂分配构件，以避免干扰图像形成操作。