Lock structure and image forming apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US10126701B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-13

    申请号:US15715908

    申请日:2017-09-26

    Inventor: Hiroaki Tsuchiya

    Abstract: A lock structure locks a document reader in a closed state relative to a main unit of an apparatus. The document reader is openable and closable relative to the main unit. The lock structure includes two engagement members, two hook members, and two restricting members. The two engagement members are disposed on the main unit. The two hook members are disposed on the document reader and engage with the two respective engagement members to secure the document reader in the closed state to the main unit. The two restricting members are disposed on the document reader and restrict move or pivot of the two respective hook members in a direction for the hook members to engage with the two respective engagement members when at least a portion of the document reader is open relative to the main unit. The two hook members are fixed to one another.

    CABLE FASTENER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
    2.
    发明申请
    CABLE FASTENER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS 有权
    电缆紧固件,图像形成装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160109037A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-21

    申请号:US14882252

    申请日:2015-10-13

    Inventor: Hiroaki Tsuchiya

    Abstract: In a cable fastener, a fixing portion is a projection projecting from a second surface of a base portion that is opposite to a first surface for supporting a cable, and when the fixing portion is inserted into a hole of a plate-like support portion and then the base portion is rotated, fixes the base portion to the plate-like support portion. Two cable holding portions extend from the base portion toward opposite sides of the base portion, and are configured to be bendingly deformed toward the first surface of the base portion. Two engaging portions are configured to be engaged with each other such that the base portion and the two cable holding portions are kept to be in an annular state.

    Abstract translation: 在电缆紧固件中,固定部分是从与用于支撑电缆的第一表面相对的基部的第二表面突出的突起,并且当固定部分插入板状支撑部分的孔中时, 然后基部旋转,将基部固定到板状支撑部。 两个电缆保持部分从基部向基部的相对侧延伸,并被构造成朝向基部的第一表面弯曲变形。 两个接合部构造成彼此接合,使得基部和两个电缆保持部保持为环状。

    Attachment structure for operation unit and image forming apparatus
    3.
    发明授权
    Attachment structure for operation unit and image forming apparatus 有权
    操作单元和成像设备的附件结构

    公开(公告)号:US09042771B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-26

    申请号:US13660807

    申请日:2012-10-25

    Inventor: Hiroaki Tsuchiya

    Abstract: An attachment structure for operation panel unit includes an operation panel unit 16 with keys 20a to 20c operated by a user, a main body 2 to which the operation panel unit 16 is attached and an outer covering 6 that is attached to the main body 2 so as to cover the operation panel unit 16. The operation panel unit 16 is attached to the main body 2 in such a way that the operation panel unit 16 can slide with respect to the main body 2, in a direction intersecting an attaching direction of the outer covering 6 to the main body 2. When the outer covering 6 is attached to the main body 2 in a state in which the operation panel unit 16 is attached to the main body 2, sliding of the operation panel unit 16 is restricted.

    Abstract translation: 操作面板单元的安装结构包括操作面板单元16,操作面板单元16具有用户操作的键20a至20c,安装有操作面板单元16的主体2和附接到主体2的外盖6 以覆盖操作面板单元16.操作面板单元16以与操作面板单元16的安装方向相交的方向相对于主体2滑动的方式安装在主体2上 外壳6向主体2.当操作面板单元16安装在主体2上的状态下,外壳6安装在主体2上时,限制了操作面板单元16的滑动。

    IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND LIGHT SCANNING DEVICE
    4.
    发明申请
    IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND LIGHT SCANNING DEVICE 有权
    图像形成装置和光扫描装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130209135A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-15

    申请号:US13765784

    申请日:2013-02-13

    Inventor: Hiroaki Tsuchiya

    CPC classification number: G03G21/1666 G03G15/04045

    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member, an exposure unit, and a main housing. An electrostatic latent image is formed on the image bearing member. The exposure unit includes an optical device that irradiates the image bearing member with light to form the electrostatic latent image, and a housing that defines a storage space in which the optical device is located. The main housing includes a partition wall that divides an inner space of the main housing into a first space in which the image bearing member is located and a second space in which the exposure unit is located. The housing includes a first opening wall having a first opening through which the storage space communicates with the second space. The optical device irradiates the image bearing member with light through the first opening.

    Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括图像承载部件,曝光单元和主壳体。 在图像承载部件上形成静电潜像。 曝光单元包括用光照射图像承载部件以形成静电潜像的光学装置和限定光学装置所在的存储空间的壳体。 主壳体包括将主壳体的内部空间划分成图像承载部件所在的第一空间和曝光单元所在的第二空间的分隔壁。 壳体包括具有第一开口的第一开口壁,储存空间通过第一开口与第二空间连通。 光学装置通过第一开口照射图像承载部件。

    Hinge mechanism and image forming apparatus

    公开(公告)号:US10397419B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-27

    申请号:US16224944

    申请日:2018-12-19

    Inventor: Hiroaki Tsuchiya

    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a first member, a second member, and a stopper mechanism. The stopper mechanism has a path and a moving member. The moving member is provided in the path. The path includes a first path part and a second path part. The first path part is located in the first member. The second path part is located in the second member. The first member and the second member are changeable between a first communication state, a non-communication state, and a second communication state depending on a turning angle of the second member relative to the first member.

    Optical scanning device and image forming apparatus including the same

    公开(公告)号:US10116822B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-30

    申请号:US15684096

    申请日:2017-08-23

    Inventor: Hiroaki Tsuchiya

    Abstract: An optical scanning device includes a housing, a transparent cover, a cleaning member, a holding member, and a movement mechanism. The cleaning member slidably contacts with the surface of the transparent cover to clean the surface. The holding member holds the cleaning member. The movement mechanism allows the holding member to reciprocally move along the transparent cover in the aforementioned predetermined direction. The aforementioned holding member has an inside/outside double structure including an inner boss member and an outer boss member. The inner boss member receives power from the movement mechanism. The outer boss member internally receives the inner boss member. The outer boss member is longer than the inner boss member. The outer boss member reaches a moving end and stops earlier than the inner boss member, and the aforementioned inner boss member moves in the outer boss member reaches the moving end and stops.

    Toner container and image forming apparatus including thereof
    7.
    发明授权
    Toner container and image forming apparatus including thereof 有权
    调色剂容器及其成像设备

    公开(公告)号:US09317003B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-19

    申请号:US14491690

    申请日:2014-09-19

    Inventor: Hiroaki Tsuchiya

    CPC classification number: G03G21/1647 G03G15/0886 G03G21/1857

    Abstract: An apparatus main body of an image forming apparatus includes a plurality of rotation portions provided each rotatably, in alignment with each other. A lever is provided to integrally swing with one of rotation portions or one of coupling portions that is disposed at one end in alignment direction of rotation portions and coupling portions. An opening/closing mechanism is provided to open and close a toner discharge outlet, which is formed on a housing of a toner container, as the coupling portion, which is disposed at one end in the alignment direction, rotates. An interlocking mechanism, which causes adjacent coupling portions to rotate in conjunction with each other, and an interlocking mechanism, which causes adjacent rotation portions to rotate in conjunction with each other, are disposed alternately on coupling portions side and on rotation portions side, from one end to the other end in the alignment direction.

    Abstract translation: 图像形成装置的装置主体包括可旋转地设置的多个旋转部,彼此对准。 杠杆设置成与旋转部分和连接部分的排列方向上的一端设置的旋转部分或耦合部分中的一个一体摆动。 提供打开/关闭机构以打开和关闭形成在调色剂容器的壳体上的调色剂排出口作为沿对准方向设置在一端的联接部分旋转。 使相邻的联接部分相互旋转的互锁机构和使相邻旋转部分相互旋转的互锁机构交替地设置在联接部分侧和旋转部分侧上 在对准方向上向另一端延伸。

    Image forming apparatus and light scanning device
    8.
    发明授权
    Image forming apparatus and light scanning device 有权
    图像形成装置和光扫描装置

    公开(公告)号:US08977161B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-10

    申请号:US13765784

    申请日:2013-02-13

    Inventor: Hiroaki Tsuchiya

    CPC classification number: G03G21/1666 G03G15/04045

    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member, an exposure unit, and a main housing. An electrostatic latent image is formed on the image bearing member. The exposure unit includes an optical device that irradiates the image bearing member with light to form the electrostatic latent image, and a housing that defines a storage space in which the optical device is located. The main housing includes a partition wall that divides an inner space of the main housing into a first space in which the image bearing member is located and a second space in which the exposure unit is located. The housing includes a first opening wall having a first opening through which the storage space communicates with the second space. The optical device irradiates the image bearing member with light through the first opening.

    Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括图像承载部件,曝光单元和主壳体。 在图像承载部件上形成静电潜像。 曝光单元包括用光照射图像承载部件以形成静电潜像的光学装置和限定光学装置所在的存储空间的壳体。 主壳体包括将主壳体的内部空间划分成图像承载部件所位于的第一空间和曝光单元所在的第二空间的分隔壁。 壳体包括具有第一开口的第一开口壁,储存空间通过第一开口与第二空间连通。 光学装置通过第一开口照射图像承载部件。

    TONER CONTAINER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE TONER CONTAINER
    9.
    发明申请
    TONER CONTAINER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE TONER CONTAINER 有权
    调色剂容器和图像形成装置,包括墨粉容器

    公开(公告)号:US20150016847A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-15

    申请号:US14327487

    申请日:2014-07-09

    Inventor: Hiroaki Tsuchiya

    CPC classification number: G03G21/1647 G03G15/0886

    Abstract: An apparatus body of an image forming apparatus is provided with a drive transmission mechanism including a first rotation portion and a second rotation portion. An operation portion of a toner container includes a first connection portion to be connected to the first rotation portion. An opening and closing mechanism of the toner container includes a second connection portion to be connected to the second rotation portion. The opening and closing mechanism opens and closes a toner outlet by the second connection portion being rotated.

    Abstract translation: 图像形成装置的装置主体设置有包括第一旋转部和第二旋转部的驱动传递机构。 调色剂容器的操作部分包括要连接到第一旋转部分的第一连接部分。 调色剂容器的打开和关闭机构包括要连接到第二旋转部分的第二连接部分。 打开和关闭机构通过第二连接部分旋转而打开和关闭调色剂出口。

    Optical scanning device and image forming apparatus including the same
    10.
    发明授权
    Optical scanning device and image forming apparatus including the same 有权
    光学扫描装置及包括该光学扫描装置的图像形成装置

    公开(公告)号:US08736654B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-27

    申请号:US13754648

    申请日:2013-01-30

    Abstract: An optical scanning apparatus includes a reflecting mechanism, a light receiving element and a restricting mechanism. The reflecting mechanism reflects a light beam such that the irradiation point of the light beam moves in a predetermined scanning direction. The light receiving element is arranged in a movement plane defined by the light beam reflected by the reflecting mechanism, and the light receiving element outputs a light reception signal for adjusting the irradiation timing of the light beam in accordance with reception of the light beam reflected by the reflecting mechanism. The restricting mechanism positions the light receiving element relative to the movement plane.

    Abstract translation: 光学扫描装置包括反射机构,光接收元件和限制机构。 反射机构反射光束,使得光束的照射点在预定的扫描方向上移动。 光接收元件设置在由反射机构反射的光束限定的移动平面中,并且光接收元件输出光接收信号,用于根据接收到的光束的反射来调整光束的照射定时 反映机制。 限制机构将光接收元件相对于移动平面定位。

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