Image forming device
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12066333B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-20

    申请号:US17895976

    申请日:2022-08-25

    Inventor: Noriyuki Takuwa

    CPC classification number: G01J5/07

    Abstract: An image forming device according to an embodiment includes a human sensor configured to detect a person in front of the device and an adjustment mechanism configured to move the human sensor to adjust a detection distance. A sensor cover panel is provided for an exterior of the device and is configured to cover the human sensor and the adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes an operator element that is manually operable by a user to adjust the detection distance. The human sensor and adjustment mechanism are disposed behind the sensor cover panel. The sensor cover panel has a detection window through which a detection wave for the human sensor can pass. The sensor cover panel has an opening through which the operator element is exposed so as to be seen by a user from both the front side and a lateral side of the device.

    Image forming device
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11947297B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-02

    申请号:US17898675

    申请日:2022-08-30

    Inventor: Noriyuki Takuwa

    CPC classification number: G03G15/5016 G03G21/1623

    Abstract: An image forming device of an embodiment includes an image forming unit, a first toner cartridge, an accommodating unit, and a transfer belt. The image forming unit is configured to form a toner image having at least one color. The first toner cartridge is configured to accommodate a toner having a first color to be supplied to the image forming unit. The accommodating unit is provided in a space where at least one toner cartridge accommodating a toner having a color different from the first color to be supplied to the image forming unit is disposable side by side with the first toner cartridge. The transfer belt is disposed to be travelable through the image forming unit, disposed to face the first toner cartridge and the accommodating unit, and is configured to transfer the toner image formed by the image forming unit.

    IMAGE FORMING DEVICE
    3.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240069477A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-29

    申请号:US17898675

    申请日:2022-08-30

    Inventor: Noriyuki Takuwa

    CPC classification number: G03G15/5016 G03G21/1623

    Abstract: An image forming device of an embodiment includes an image forming unit, a first toner cartridge, an accommodating unit, and a transfer belt. The image forming unit is configured to form a toner image having at least one color. The first toner cartridge is configured to accommodate a toner having a first color to be supplied to the image forming unit. The accommodating unit is provided in a space where at least one toner cartridge accommodating a toner having a color different from the first color to be supplied to the image forming unit is disposable side by side with the first toner cartridge. The transfer belt is disposed to be travelable through the image forming unit, disposed to face the first toner cartridge and the accommodating unit, and is configured to transfer the toner image formed by the image forming unit.

    IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20250001024A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-02

    申请号:US18345064

    申请日:2023-06-30

    Inventor: Noriyuki Takuwa

    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an operation panel, a tray configured to store a small article, a light source for sterilization configured to irradiate sterilization light, and a control unit configured to control the irradiation of the sterilization light by the light source for sterilization. The tray is openable and closable in a drawer manner and is provided in a lower part of the operation panel. The light source for sterilization is provided in a lower part of the tray and irradiates the sterilization light in an upward direction.

    Image forming apparatus
    5.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11758062B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-12

    申请号:US17677766

    申请日:2022-02-22

    Inventor: Noriyuki Takuwa

    CPC classification number: H04N1/00496 H04N1/00352 H04N1/04 H04N2201/0094

    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes a housing, a first sensor configured to detect a user in front of the housing, an illumination light configured to emit light in an illumination direction, and an opening and closing element configured to open and close a portion of the housing. A second sensor is configured to detect the opening and the closing of the opening and closing element. An adjuster is configured to change a detection distance of the first sensor and the illumination direction in conjunction with each other by physical movement. A controller is configured to turn on the illumination light when the opening and closing element is open, and turn off the illumination light when is closed.

    Image forming apparatus
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10547759B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-28

    申请号:US16129437

    申请日:2018-09-12

    Inventor: Noriyuki Takuwa

    Abstract: In one embodiment, an image forming apparatus has a discharge portion and a guide member. The discharge portion has a space surrounded by wall surfaces of a chassis, and a side opening portion to open the space. The discharge portion receives a sheet to be discharged from a discharge port of the chassis, and houses the sheet in the space so that the sheet can be taken out from the side opening portion. The guide member is arranged at an end portion in the side opening portion, and extends toward upward from the rear side toward the front side of the chassis.

    Image forming apparatus
    7.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10939009B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-02

    申请号:US16717297

    申请日:2019-12-17

    Inventor: Noriyuki Takuwa

    Abstract: In one embodiment, an image forming apparatus has a discharge portion and a guide member. The discharge portion has a space surrounded by wall surfaces of a chassis, and a side opening portion to open the space. The discharge portion receives a sheet to be discharged from a discharge port of the chassis, and houses the sheet in the space so that the sheet can be taken out from the side opening portion. The guide member is arranged at an end portion in the side opening portion, and extends toward upward from the rear side toward the front side of the chassis.

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