公开(公告)号：US20120269541A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13423469

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/18

CPC classification number: G03G21/1623 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: An image forming device may include a process unit including: cartridges arrayed side by side in an array direction; and a support unit supporting the cartridges and movable in the array direction between an accommodated position where the support unit is accommodated in a main casing and a pulled out position, away from the accommodated position, for detachment and attachment of the support unit. The support unit includes: a frame; a first handgrip including a leg portion having a portion connected to the frame, and a grip portion connected to the leg portion and positioned downstream of a most upstream end of a most upstream side cartridge in a pulling out direction along the array direction for pulling out the support unit when the support unit is at the accommodated position; and a second hand grip positioned downstream of the first hand grip in the pulling out direction.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置可以包括处理单元，其包括：沿排列方向并排排列的墨盒; 以及支撑单元，其支撑所述盒并且在所述支撑单元容纳在主壳体中的收纳位置和远离所述容纳位置的拉出位置之间沿所述排列方向移动，以用于所述支撑单元的拆卸和附接。 支撑单元包括：框架; 包括具有连接到所述框架的部分的腿部的第一手柄和连接到所述腿部并且沿着所述排列方向在拉出方向上位于最上游侧盒的最上游端的下游的抓握部分，用于拉出 所述支撑单元在所述支撑单元处于所述容纳位置时; 以及在拉出方向上位于第一手柄的下游的二手把手。

公开(公告)号：US20120008977A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US13239788

申请日：2011-09-22

Applicant: Hiroshi IGARASHI ,  Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Hiroshi IGARASHI ,  Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1623 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1661 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: An image forming device includes a casing having a guide, image forming portions configured to form images on a recording medium, and a drawer configured to be installed in and withdrawn from the casing along the guide in a first direction for installation and in a second direction for withdrawal opposite the first direction. The drawer may include a housing configured to house each image forming portion, a projecting portion coupled to the housing and protruding in the first direction, and a support portion coupled to the projecting portion. An engagement of the support portion with the guide regulates movement of the drawer upward or downward during installation and withdrawal.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括具有引导件的壳体，被配置为在记录介质上形成图像的图像形成部分，以及沿着第一安装方向沿着引导件安装在壳体中并从壳体中取出的抽屉，并且在第二方向 与第一个方向相反。 抽屉可以包括构造成容纳每个图像形成部分的壳体，联接到壳体并在第一方向上突出的突出部分和联接到突出部分的支撑部分。 支撑部分与引导件的接合在安装和抽出期间向上或向下调节抽屉的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20120003001A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-05

申请号：US13234974

申请日：2011-09-16

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G15/00

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 device includes a main body and a tandem photosensitive-member unit. The tandem photosensitive-member unit includes a unit frame, a plurality of photosensitive members, a front-side grip part, and a rear-side grip. The unit frame is configured to be slidably installed to and removed from the main body in a predetermined direction. The unit frame has a leading side and a trailing side with respect to the predetermined direction. The plurality of photosensitive members is provided corresponding to a plurality of colors and is supported by the unit frame. The front-side grip part is provided at the leading side of the unit frame. The rear-side grip part is provided at the trailing side of the unit frame.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括主体和串联感光构件单元。 串联感光构件单元包括单元框架，多个感光构件，前侧夹持部件和后侧夹具。 单元框架构造成可沿预定方向可滑动地安装到主体和从主体移除。 单元框架具有相对于预定方向的前侧和后侧。 多个感光构件相应于多种颜色设置并由单元框架支撑。 前侧抓握部设置在单元框架的前侧。 后侧夹持部设置在单元框架的后侧。

公开(公告)号：US20110318055A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US13072715

申请日：2011-03-27

Applicant: Shuichi KATO ,  Junichi HASHIMOTO ,  Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Shuichi KATO ,  Junichi HASHIMOTO ,  Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/1676 ,  G03G15/0855 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G2215/0141 ,  G03G2221/163 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: There is provided a tandem drum unit including a pair of side plates, a plurality of photosensitive drums, a plurality of developing cartridge accommodating sections and at least two abutment portions provided on each connecting frame. The pair of side plates is disposed in opposition to each other in a first direction, each side plate extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The plurality of photosensitive drums is juxtaposed in the second direction and interposed between the pair of side plates in the first direction, each photosensitive drum having an axis extending in the first direction and supported rotatably about the axis by the pair of side plates. The plurality of developing cartridge accommodating sections is arrayed in the second direction in correspondence with the plurality of photosensitive drums, each developing cartridge accommodating section accommodating therein a developing cartridge having a casing, each developing cartridge accommodating section comprising a connecting frame extending in the first direction and connected to the pair of side frames. Each connecting frame supports the casing of the developing cartridge accommodated in the developing cartridge accommodating section at one side in the second direction when a rotational moment is exerted on the developing cartridge during development. The casing of the developing cartridge is seated on at least two abutment portions, the at least two abutment portions being positioned spaced away from each another in the first direction and deviated toward the one side on the each connecting frame in the second direction, wherein the plurality of connecting frames includes an endmost connecting frame in the second direction having specific abutment portions resiliently movable in a pressing direction of the developing cartridge against the specific abutment portions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种串联鼓单元，其包括一对侧板，多个感光鼓，多个显影盒容纳部分和设置在每个连接框架上的至少两个邻接部分。 一对侧板在第一方向上彼此相对设置，每个侧板沿与第一方向垂直的第二方向延伸。 多个感光鼓在第二方向并列，并且在第一方向插入在一对侧板之间，每个感光鼓具有在第一方向上延伸的轴线，并通过该对侧板围绕轴线可旋转地支撑。 多个显影盒容纳部分沿着与多个感光鼓相对应的第二方向排列，每个显影盒容纳部分容纳有具有壳体的显影盒，每个显影盒容纳部分包括沿第一方向延伸的连接框架 并连接到该对侧框。 当在显影期间旋转力矩施加在显影盒上时，每个连接框架在第二方向的一侧支撑容纳在显影盒容纳部分中的显影盒的壳体。 显影盒的壳体位于至少两个邻接部分上，所述至少两个邻接部分在第一方向上彼此间隔开并且在第二方向上朝着每个连接框架上的一侧偏离，其中， 多个连接框架包括在第二方向上的最终连接框架，其具有可在显影盒的按压方向上弹性移动的特定抵靠部分抵靠特定的邻接部分。

公开(公告)号：US20110229193A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US13009003

申请日：2011-01-19

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE ,  Junichi HASHIMOTO ,  Takashi SHIMIZU

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE ,  Junichi HASHIMOTO ,  Takashi SHIMIZU

IPC: G03G21/16 ,  G03G15/01

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

Abstract: A plurality of photosensitive drums is positioned between a first side plate and a second side plate of a holder unit. The first side plate is formed with a plurality of openings. Each of a plurality of toner cases supports each developing roller and is positioned between the first side plate and the second side plate. Each toner case has a confronting surface confronting the first side plate. Each of a plurality of developer couplings is provided at the confronting surface at a position in alignment with each opening and receives an input force to rotate each developing roller. A fixing member has a plurality of intervenient portions and a connecting portion integrally linking neighboring intervenient portion together. Each intervenient portion is interposed between each opening and each developer coupling to fix a position of each toner case relative to the holder unit.

Abstract translation: 多个感光鼓位于保持器单元的第一侧板和第二侧板之间。 第一侧板形成有多个开口。 多个调色剂盒中的每一个支撑每个显影辊并位于第一侧板和第二侧板之间。 每个调色剂盒具有面对第一侧板的面对面。 多个显影剂联接件中的每一个在与每个开口对准的位置的相对表面处设置，并且接收输入力以使每个显影辊旋转。 固定构件具有多个插入部分和将相邻插入部分整体连接在一起的连接部分。 每个介入部分插入在每个开口和每个显影剂联接件之间，以固定每个调色剂盒相对于保持器单元的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100135694A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12626324

申请日：2009-11-25

Applicant: Junichi HASHIMOTO ,  Yasushi OKABE ,  Isao KISHI

Inventor： Junichi HASHIMOTO ,  Yasushi OKABE ,  Isao KISHI

IPC: G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G21/1853 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G03G21/1623 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: A photosensitive unit is provided. The photosensitive unit includes a frame, plural photosensitive drums which are held by the frame, plural cartridges detachably mounted in the frame. Each cartridge includes a developing roller for supplying developer to the corresponding photosensitive drum, a supply roller, and a casing having a first casing portion supporting the developing roller and the supply roller and including a first wall, and a second casing portion storing developer and including a second wall connected to the first wall through a first stepped portion. The frame includes plural beam members which are provided between a pair of side parts. Each beam member includes a third wall which opposes the first wall with a distance therebetween, and a fourth wall which opposes the second wall with a distance therebetween in a state where a cartridge is mounted in the frame.

Abstract translation: 提供感光单元。 感光单元包括框架，由框架保持的多个感光鼓，可拆卸地安装在框架中的多个盒。 每个盒包括用于将显影剂供应到相应的感光鼓的显影辊，供给辊和具有支撑显影辊和供给辊的第一壳体部分并且包括第一壁的壳体，以及存储显影剂的第二壳体部分， 通过第一台阶部分连接到第一壁的第二壁。 框架包括设置在一对侧部之间的多个梁构件。 每个梁构件包括与第一壁相对的第三壁，其间具有一定距离;以及第四壁，其在盒被安装在框架中的状态下与第二壁相对，间隔开。

公开(公告)号：US20090324286A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12408123

申请日：2009-03-20

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G21/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/08

Abstract: A discharger is provided, which can eliminate charge from a surface of a photoconductor. The discharger includes: a light source; a light guide member; a cover which covers the light guide member to expose at least an opposed surface of the light guide member to the photoconductor; and an adhesive tape which uses nonwoven fabric as a substrate, which is disposed between the light guide member and the cover so that the opposed surface of the light guide member is disposed between the tape and the photoconductor, and which bonds the light guide member and the cover to each other.

Abstract translation: 提供放电器，其可以从光电导体的表面消除电荷。 放电器包括：光源; 导光构件; 覆盖所述导光构件以将所述导光构件的至少相对表面暴露于所述感光体的盖; 以及使用无纺布作为基板的粘合带，其设置在导光构件和盖之间，使得导光构件的相对表面设置在带和感光体之间，并且将导光构件和 盖子彼此。

公开(公告)号：US20130251399A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13893663

申请日：2013-05-14

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：US20130136493A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13747975

申请日：2013-01-23

Applicant: Shinji KIMURA ,  Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Shinji KIMURA ,  Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G21/1661 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G03G21/1633 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1853 ,  G03G2215/1685 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/1869

Abstract: An image forming device including a casing having a front wall formed with a first opening and an upper wall continuous to the front wall and formed with a second opening. The first and second openings together form a single opening. The device further includes a door for covering the single opening, a belt unit, and a guide member. The belt unit includes first and second rollers, and a conveyer belt. The drawer is configured to accommodate a plurality of cartridges. The guide member is configured to movably guide the drawer. The first roller is disposed nearer to the single opening than the second roller to the single opening. In a state where the door is opened and the drawer is inside the casing, one of the plurality of cartridges closest to the door is detachably attachable to the drawer through the single opening.

Abstract translation: 一种图像形成装置，包括具有形成有第一开口的前壁和与前壁连续的上壁并形成有第二开口的壳体。 第一和第二开口一起形成单个开口。 该装置还包括用于覆盖单个开口的门，皮带单元和引导构件。 带单元包括第一和第二辊和输送带。 抽屉被配置为容纳多个盒。 引导构件被构造成可移动地引导抽屉。 第一辊布置成比第二辊更靠近单个开口到单个开口。 在门打开并且抽屉位于壳体内部的状态下，最靠近门的多个盒中的一个可通过单个开口可拆卸地附接到抽屉。

公开(公告)号：US20120195633A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13358762

申请日：2012-01-26

Applicant: Yasushi OKABE

Inventor： Yasushi OKABE

IPC: G03G15/02

CPC classification number: G03G21/16 ,  G03G21/1619 ,  G03G21/1671 ,  G03G21/1853 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/1654 ,  G03G2221/1684

Abstract: An image forming device includes a main casing and a photosensitive unit. The photosensitive unit has a first peripheral portion at a downstream side in an attaching direction provided with a first contact portion and has a second peripheral portion at an upstream side in the attaching direction provided with a second contact portion. The main casing includes a pair of side walls and first and second positioning members. The first and second positioning members span between the side walls. The first positioning member has a first positioning portion with which the first contact portion is contactable for positioning the photosensitive unit relative to the main casing. The second positioning member is positioned upstream of the first positioning member in the attaching direction. The second positioning member has a second positioning portion with which the second contact portion is contactable for positioning the photosensitive unit relative to the main casing.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括主壳体和感光单元。 感光单元具有设置有第一接触部的安装方向的下游侧的第一周边部，在设置有第二接触部的安装方向的上游侧具有第二周边部。 主壳体包括一对侧壁和第一和第二定位构件。 第一和第二定位构件跨越侧壁之间。 第一定位构件具有第一定位部分，第一接触部分可与第一定位部分接触，以便相对于主壳体定位感光单元。 第二定位构件沿着附接方向位于第一定位构件的上游。 第二定位构件具有第二定位部分，第二接触部分可与第二定位部分接触，用于相对于主壳体定位感光单元。