公开(公告)号：US20190235417A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US16043726

申请日：2018-07-24

Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.

Inventor： Takumi Sakurada

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0896 ,  G03G15/0889 ,  G03G15/0891 ,  G03G15/0898 ,  G03G15/0942 ,  G03G15/095 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/1828 ,  G03G2215/0802 ,  G03G2215/0816 ,  G03G2215/0819 ,  G03G2215/0822 ,  G03G2215/0836 ,  G03G2215/0844 ,  G03G2215/0847 ,  G03G2215/0852 ,  G03G2221/0021 ,  G03G2221/0089

Abstract: A developing apparatus includes: a housing that accommodates developer and has a plurality of constituent parts; a vibrator that vibrates parts, which are two or more of the plurality of the constituent parts and to which scattered toner may adhere, as vibrated portions; an adjuster provided for at least one of the vibrated portions and the vibrator so as to adjust and match natural frequencies of the two or more of the vibrated portions; and a hardware processor that controls the vibrator.

公开(公告)号：US20180088486A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15711393

申请日：2017-09-21

Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Yuichi MATSUSHITA ,  Hiroshige HIRAMATSU ,  Chieko Mimura ,  Kengo YADA ,  Hotaka KAKUTANI ,  Shota Iriyama

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/0808 ,  G03G15/0275 ,  G03G15/04072 ,  G03G15/045 ,  G03G15/6552 ,  G03G21/0005 ,  G03G21/0058 ,  G03G21/0064 ,  G03G21/007 ,  G03G21/10 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G2215/00421 ,  G03G2215/025 ,  G03G2217/005 ,  G03G2221/0005 ,  G03G2221/0021 ,  G03G2221/0026 ,  G03G2221/0073 ,  G03G2221/0089

Abstract: In an image forming apparatus, the image bearing member has a surface and configured to rotate about an axis. The collection device is in contact with the surface, and configured to collect materials adhered to the surface. The developing roller is configured to provide a charged toner having a first polarity. The processor is configured to perform: executing a print job in a printing period; executing, in a non-printing period, a first process in which the image bearing member is rotated at least one rotation while a holding bias is applied to the collection device, the holding bias having a second polarity opposite to the first polarity; and executing, in a non-printing period after the first process, a second process in which the image bearing member is rotated while an ejection bias is applied to the collection device, the ejection bias having the first polarity.

公开(公告)号：US07415236B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US10817249

申请日：2004-04-05

Applicant: Tohru Nakano ,  Osamu Naruse ,  Masanori Horike ,  Masahiko Katoh ,  Masahiko Shakuto

Inventor： Tohru Nakano ,  Osamu Naruse ,  Masanori Horike ,  Masahiko Katoh ,  Masahiko Shakuto

IPC: G03G21/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/0005 ,  G03G2221/0021

Abstract: A cleaning unit for removing toner remaining on the surface of the image carrier of an image-forming apparatus is disclosed. The cleaning unit includes a vibration member, a blade member, and a driving part. The vibration member extends in the direction of the width of the image carrier, and has at least one vibration application part attached thereto. The blade member is attached to at least the end region of the vibration member, extending in the direction of the width of the image carrier. The driving part drives at least one vibration application part at a driving frequency that is a resonance frequency. The vibration member provides vibration to the blade member and a force to press the blade member against the image carrier.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于去除残留在图像形成装置的图像载体的表面上的调色剂的清洁单元。 清洁单元包括振动构件，叶片构件和驱动部。 振动构件沿着图像载体的宽度方向延伸，并且具有至少一个附着于其上的振动施加部。 叶片构件附接到振动构件的至少沿着图像载体的宽度方向延伸的端部区域。 驱动部以驱动频率为谐振频率驱动至少一个振动施加部。 振动构件向叶片构件提供振动并且将叶片构件压靠在图像载体上的力。

公开(公告)号：US06636719B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-21

申请号：US10207846

申请日：2002-07-31

Applicant: Tsuyoshi Kunishi ,  Jun Asai ,  Keizo Ogara

Inventor： Tsuyoshi Kunishi ,  Jun Asai ,  Keizo Ogara

IPC: G03G2100

CPC classification number: G03G21/0029 ,  G03G2221/0021

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member; a driver for driving the image bearing member; a latent image forming device for forming an electrostatic latent image on the image bearing member; a developing device for developing the electrostatic latent image on the image bearing member with a developer; a cleaning member, contacted to the image bearing member, for cleaning a surface of the image bearing member; a vibration imparting device for vibrating the cleaning member; and a controller for causing the latent image forming means to form an electrostatic pattern for attracting the developer deposited on the cleaning member and for causing the device to move the electrostatic pattern to a contact portion where the cleaning member is contacted to the image bearing member.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括：图像承载部件; 用于驱动图像承载部件的驱动器; 用于在图像承载部件上形成静电潜像的潜像形成装置; 显影装置，其用显影剂显影图像承载部件上的静电潜像; 清洁构件，与图像承载构件接触，用于清洁图像承载构件的表面; 用于振动清洁构件的振动赋予装置; 以及用于使潜像形成装置形成用于吸引沉积在清洁部件上的显影剂并使装置将静电图案移动到清洁部件与图像承载部件接触的接触部分的静电图案的控制器。

公开(公告)号：US5659849A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-19

申请号：US675200

申请日：1996-07-03

Applicant: Nero R. Lindblad ,  David B. Montfort ,  Christopher W. Curry

Inventor： Nero R. Lindblad ,  David B. Montfort ,  Christopher W. Curry

IPC: G03G21/00 ,  G03G21/10

CPC classification number: G03G21/0005 ,  G03G21/105 ,  G03G2221/0021

Abstract: A method and apparatus for eliminating the accumulation of triboelectric negative toner that occurs between the cleaning edge of the cleaning blade and the photoreceptor surface. After image transfer, the residual toner particles on the photoreceptor surface are then charged to a uniform polarity using either a preclean corotron or a biased conductive blade. A UCA is used to dislodge the residual toner particles away from the photoreceptor surface. The polarity of the particles is opposite to that of the collection roll positioned to attract the toner particles levitated by the UCA onto the collection roll.

Abstract translation: 一种用于消除在清洁刮板的清洁边缘和感光体表面之间发生的摩擦电负性调色剂累积的方法和装置。 在图像转印之后，然后将感光体表面上的剩余调色剂颗粒使用预清洗corotron或偏置的导电刮板装入均匀的极性。 使用UCA将残留的调色剂颗粒从感光体表面移开。 颗粒的极性与收集辊的极性相反，所述收集辊被定位成将由UCA悬浮的调色剂颗粒吸引到收集辊上。

公开(公告)号：US4007982A

公开(公告)日：1977-02-15

申请号：US547523

申请日：1975-02-06

Applicant: Klaus K. Stange

Inventor： Klaus K. Stange

IPC: G03G21/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/0029 ,  G03G2221/0021

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus, electrostatographic machine and process are provided wherein particulate material is removed from the surface of an electrostatographic imaging member by at least one blade member having an edge engaging the surface. The blade edge is vibrated at a frequency sufficiently high to substantially reduce the frictional resistance between the blade edge and the imaging surface. The amplitude of the vibrations is controlled to a level which will insure sufficient conformity between the blade edge and the imaging surface so that adequate cleaning can be provided. Preferably the vibrations are carried out at ultrasonic frequencies with an amplitude less than about 0.005 inches.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种清洁设备，静电放映机和工艺，其中颗粒材料通过具有与表面接合的边缘的至少一个叶片构件从静电成像构件的表面移除。 叶片边缘以足够高的频率振动，从而大大降低了叶片边缘和成像表面之间的摩擦阻力。 振动的振幅被控制到将确保叶片边缘和成像表面之间足够一致的水平，从而可以提供足够的清洁。 优选地，振动以超过约0.005英寸的振幅的超声波频率进行。

公开(公告)号：US3483034A

公开(公告)日：1969-12-09

申请号：US42218764

申请日：1964-12-30

Applicant: XEROX CORP

Inventor： ENSMINGER DALE

IPC: B08B7/02 ,  G03G5/00 ,  G03G21/00 ,  B08B3/08 ,  B08B3/10

CPC classification number: G03G21/0005 ,  B08B7/028 ,  G03G5/005 ,  G03G2221/0021

公开(公告)号：US11947282B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-02

申请号：US17701758

申请日：2022-03-23

Applicant: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Inventor： Alexander Lloyd Chapman ,  Clare Cabahug Maxino ,  Neilson Gutay Navarrete ,  Michael Todd Phillips ,  Scott Daniel Reeves ,  Daniel Lee Thomas

IPC: G03G15/08 ,  G03G15/00 ,  G03G21/10 ,  G03G21/12

CPC classification number: G03G15/0868 ,  G03G15/0848 ,  G03G15/0856 ,  G03G15/0858 ,  G03G15/086 ,  G03G15/556 ,  G03G21/10 ,  G03G21/12 ,  G03G2215/00637 ,  G03G2215/00645 ,  G03G2215/0154 ,  G03G2215/0888 ,  G03G2221/0021

Abstract: A system for an electrophotographic image forming device includes a toner container having a reservoir for storing toner and an impact member configured to selectively impart an impulse force on the toner container to cause vibration of the toner container. A sensor is configured to sense the vibration of the toner container upon the impact member imparting the impulse force on the toner container. Processing circuitry in communication with the sensor is configured to determine an estimate of an amount of toner in the reservoir based on the sensed vibration of the toner container.

公开(公告)号：US20230408964A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18332143

申请日：2023-06-09

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Junichi NAKAGAWA ,  Tamotsu SHIMIZU ,  Hiroshi YAMAZAKI ,  Kenichi TAMAKI ,  Takuji WATANABE

IPC: G03G21/00 ,  G03G15/08 ,  G03G7/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/0052 ,  G03G15/081 ,  G03G15/0889 ,  G03G15/0808 ,  G03G7/0013 ,  G03G2215/085 ,  G03G2221/0021

Abstract: Provided is an image forming apparatus in which, while image formation is prevented from being performed, scattered toner that has dropped from a filter and adhered to an outer peripheral surface of a developer carrying member is recovered by a cleaning unit through intermediation of an image bearing member. An absolute value of a perpendicular-magnetic-force gradient of a fixed magnet of the developer carrying member is 4.0 mT/° or less at a position where the fixed magnet faces a central portion of the filter in a rotation direction of a developing sleeve.

公开(公告)号：US20030021618A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-30

申请号：US10201990

申请日：2002-07-25

Applicant: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Keizo Ogara ,  Jun Asai ,  Koki Watanabe

IPC: G03G021/00

CPC classification number: G03G21/0029 ,  G03G2221/0021

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a cleaning member for cleaning a surface of an image bearing member while it is moving; holding means for holding the cleaning member; vibrating means which per se is vibratable; control means for controlling operation of the vibrating means; wherein the holding means is movable toward and away from the image bearing member; the vibrating means is held on the holding means; and the control means actuates the vibrating means upon stop of movement of the image bearing member.

Abstract translation: 清洁装置包括清洁构件，用于在运动时清洁图像承载构件的表面; 用于保持清洁构件的保持装置; 本身振动的振动装置是可振动的; 用于控制振动装置的操作的控制装置; 其中所述保持装置可朝向和远离所述图像承载部件移动; 振动装置保持在保持装置上; 并且当停止图像承载部件的运动时，控制装置致动振动装置。