公开(公告)号：US06775494B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US10081205

申请日：2002-02-25

Applicant: Takashi Kusaba ,  Hiroyuki Kobayashi ,  Akihiko Nakazawa ,  Atsushi Tanaka ,  Tsunenori Ashibe ,  Hidekazu Matsuda

Inventor： Takashi Kusaba ,  Hiroyuki Kobayashi ,  Akihiko Nakazawa ,  Atsushi Tanaka ,  Tsunenori Ashibe ,  Hidekazu Matsuda

IPC: G03G2116

CPC classification number: G03G21/181 ,  G03G2215/0177

Abstract: A process cartridge integrally supports therein a cylindrical latent-image-bearing member on which a toner image is formed and an intermediate transfer belt to which the toner image is primarily transferred and from which it is secondarily transported to a transfer medium. To prevent the latent-image-bearing member from being unwantedly triboelectrically charged during transportation, the cartridge satisfies any of requirements that A) the latent-image-bearing member has a surface potential Vt of −200 V≦Vt≦200 V when the intermediate transfer belt and the latent-image-bearing member are rubbed with each other, B) a spacer member is provided between the intermediate transfer belt and the latent-image-bearing member, and the latent-image-bearing member has a surface potential Vt of −200 V≦Vt≦200 V when the former and the latter are rubbed with each other, and C) the cartridge has a device for lowering contact pressure of the intermediate transfer belt against the latent-image-bearing member.

Abstract translation: 处理盒一体地支撑在其上形成有调色剂图像的圆柱形潜像承载部件和主要转印调色剂图像的中间转印带，并将其二次输送到转印介质。 为了防止潜像承载构件在运输期间不需要摩擦带电，该盒满足以下要求：a）潜像承载构件的表面电位Vt为-200V <= Vt <= 200V，当 中间转印带和潜像承载部件彼此摩擦，B）在中间转印带和潜像承载部件之间设置间隔部件，潜像承载部件具有表面 当前者和后者彼此摩擦时，-200V <= Vt <= 200V的电位Vt，C）盒具有用于降低中间转印带对潜像承载部件的接触压力的装置 。

公开(公告)号：US06725002B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US10230208

申请日：2002-08-29

Applicant: Yuji Sakurai ,  Hiroyuki Kobayashi ,  Akihiko Nakazawa ,  Atsushi Tanaka ,  Tsunenori Ashibe ,  Takashi Kusaba ,  Hidekazu Matsuda

Inventor： Yuji Sakurai ,  Hiroyuki Kobayashi ,  Akihiko Nakazawa ,  Atsushi Tanaka ,  Tsunenori Ashibe ,  Takashi Kusaba ,  Hidekazu Matsuda

IPC: G03G2116

CPC classification number: G03G21/1814 ,  G03G15/162 ,  G03G2215/0177 ,  G03G2221/1642

Abstract: A process cartridge detachably mountable to the electrophotographic apparatus main body, integrally including an electrophotographic photosensitive member to carry a toner image; an intermediate transfer belt having a contact part with the photosensitive member; primary transfer member to primarily transfer the toner image from the photosensitive member to the intermediate transfer belt; and electric charge member to give electric charges in polarity opposite to the polarity of the toner at the time of the primary transfer to the toner on the intermediate transfer belt to return the toner on the intermediate transfer belt to the photosensitive member at the contact part to clean the intermediate transfer belt, wherein the intermediate transfer belt has an average glossiness of 30 to 90; glossiness deviation within 10; average film thickness of 40 to 200 &mgr;m; and film thickness unevenness within ±20% relative to the average film thickness. Also, an electrophotographic apparatus having the process cartridge and an image forming method using the electrophotographic apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 可拆卸地安装到电子照相设备主体的处理盒，整体地包括电子照相感光构件以承载调色剂图像; 中间转印带，其具有与感光部件的接触部分; 主转印部件主要将调色剂图像从感光部件转印到中间转印带; 和电荷元件，以在与中间转印带上的调色剂的一次转印时相反的调色剂极性产生电荷，以将中间转印带上的调色剂返回到接触部分处的感光部件 清洁中间转印带，其中中间转印带的平均光泽度为30至90; 光泽偏差在10以内; 平均膜厚40〜200μm; 膜厚不均匀度相对于平均膜厚度在±20％以内。 此外，公开了具有处理盒和使用电子照相设备的图像形成方法的电子照相设备。

公开(公告)号：US06574446B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-03

申请号：US09918462

申请日：2001-08-01

Applicant: Kunihiko Kitayama

Inventor： Kunihiko Kitayama

IPC: G03G2116

CPC classification number: G03G21/186 ,  F16D3/44 ,  G03G15/757 ,  G03G2221/1657

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a process unit detachably mountable to a main assembly of the apparatus, the process unit including an image bearing member for bearing an electrostatic image and a process unit actable on the image bearing member, the process unit having a rotational shaft; a driving shaft, substantially co-axial with the rotational shaft, for rotating the rotational shaft; and a drive transmitting member, engaged with the driving shaft and with the rotational shaft, for transmitting a driving force to the rotational shaft from the driving shaft. The drive transmitting member is engaged with the driving shaft with play and is engaged with the rotational shaft with play.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括可拆卸地安装到装置的主组件的处理单元，处理单元包括用于承载静电图像的图像承载部件和可作用在图像承载部件上的处理单元，处理单元具有旋转轴; 驱动轴，与旋转轴基本上同轴，用于旋转旋转轴; 以及驱动传递构件，其与所述驱动轴和所述旋转轴接合，用于将驱动力从所述驱动轴传递到所述旋转轴。 驱动传递构件与驱动轴接合，并且与转动轴接合。

公开(公告)号：US06400916B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09448446

申请日：1999-11-24

Applicant: Shintetsu Go ,  Tomohiro Kimura ,  Yoichi Kawamorita ,  Hideaki Nagasaka

Inventor： Shintetsu Go ,  Tomohiro Kimura ,  Yoichi Kawamorita ,  Hideaki Nagasaka

IPC: G03G2116

CPC classification number: G03G15/751 ,  G03G5/102 ,  G03G2215/021 ,  G03G2221/183

Abstract: A process cartridge or an electrophotographic apparatus includes an electrophotographic photosensitive member and a charging member for charging the electrophotographic photosensitive member by application of a voltage, the charging member being in contact with the electrophotographic photosensitive member. The electrophotographic photosensitive member includes an aluminum substrate and a photosensitive layer provided thereon. The outermost surface of the substrate contains aluminum, oxygen, and at least one of titanium and zirconium.

Abstract translation: 处理盒或电子照相设备包括电子照相感光构件和用于通过施加电压对电照相感光构件充电的充电构件，充电构件与电照相感光构件接触。 电子照相感光构件包括铝基板和设置在其上的感光层。 基板的最外表面含有铝，氧，以及钛和锆中的至少一种。

公开(公告)号：US06324363B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US08939128

申请日：1997-09-26

Applicant: Kazushi Watanabe ,  Tadayuki Tsuda ,  Shinichi Sasaki ,  Isao Ikemoto

Inventor： Kazushi Watanabe ,  Tadayuki Tsuda ,  Shinichi Sasaki ,  Isao Ikemoto

IPC: G03G2116

CPC classification number: G03G21/186 ,  F16D1/101 ,  G03G15/757 ,  G03G21/1633 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G2221/1657

Abstract: A process cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus, wherein the main assembly includes a motor, a main assembly side gear for receiving driving force from the motor and a hole defined by twisted surfaces, the hole being substantially coaxial with the gear, the process cartridge includes an electrophotographic photosensitive drum; process means actable on the photosensitive drum; and a projection engageable with the twisted surfaces, the projection being provided at a longitudinal end of the photosensitive drum, wherein the projection is non-twisted, and when the main assembly side gear rotates with the hole and projection engaged with each other, rotational driving force is transmitted from the gear to the photosensitive drum through engagement between the hole and the projection.

Abstract translation: 一种可拆卸地安装到电子照相成像设备的主组件的处理盒，其中主组件包括电动机，用于接收来自电动机的驱动力的主组件侧齿轮和由扭曲表面限定的孔，该孔基本上与 该处理盒包括电子照相感光鼓; 可在感光鼓上作用的处理装置; 以及与所述扭转表面接合的突起，所述突起设置在所述感光鼓的纵向端部处，其中所述突起不被扭曲，并且当所述主组件侧齿轮随着所述孔和突起彼此接合而旋转时，旋转驱动 力通过孔和突起之间的接合从齿轮传递到感光鼓。

公开(公告)号：US06799008B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-28

申请号：US09603595

申请日：2000-06-26

Applicant: Deuk-Sung Lim

Inventor： Deuk-Sung Lim

IPC: G03G2116

CPC classification number: G03G15/6573

Abstract: An electro photo multi functional peripheral apparatus comprises a main body which is provided with an optional device such as a duplex module, a sorter, a power stacker and a large scale paper feeding unit at one side thereof. A feeding unit for feeding a recording paper is mounted at the other side of the main body. A feeding cassette is mounted at a lower portion of the main body. A multipurpose feeding unit assembly is removably mounted at a center portion of the main body and horizontally transports the recording paper fed from the feeding unit. The main body is formed with a first, a second and a third paper transport paths for discharging the recording paper fed from the multipurpose feeding unit assembly, the feeding cassette and the duplex module, respectively.

Abstract translation: 电子照相多功能外围设备包括：主体，其一侧设置有诸如双面模块，分拣机，电力堆垛机和大规模供纸单元的可选装置。 用于馈送记录纸的馈送单元安装在主体的另一侧。 进料盒安装在主体的下部。 多用途进给单元组件可移除地安装在主体的中心部分并且水平地传送从进给单元供给的记录纸。 主体形成有第一，第二和第三纸张传送路径，用于分别从多用途馈送单元组件，馈送盒和双面模块排出记录纸。

公开(公告)号：US06760557B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-06

申请号：US10426871

申请日：2003-05-01

Applicant: Yasushi Nakazato ,  Kazuyuki Shimada ,  Tomohiro Nakajima

Inventor： Yasushi Nakazato ,  Kazuyuki Shimada ,  Tomohiro Nakajima

IPC: G03G2116

CPC classification number: G03G21/1853 ,  G03G15/0194 ,  G03G21/1839 ,  G03G21/1842 ,  G03G21/185 ,  G03G2215/0119 ,  G03G2221/1603 ,  G03G2221/1684 ,  G03G2221/169 ,  G03G2221/183 ,  G03G2221/1884

Abstract: An image forming apparatus, having a plurality of image forming cartridges arranged one above another and configured to form an image on a medium; a plurality of optical writing devices arranged one above another respectively corresponding to the plurality of image forming cartridges and configured to emit light beams to the plurality of image forming cartridges so as to form the image on the medium; and a vertical stay disposed between the plurality of image forming cartridges and optical writing devices and including slots configured to allow the light beams emitted from the plurality of optical writing devices to pass therethrough to the plurality of image forming cartridges.

Abstract translation: 一种图像形成装置，具有多个图像形成盒，所述多个图像形成盒被布置成一个并且被配置为在介质上形成图像; 多个光写入装置，其分别对应于所述多个图像形成盒并配置成向所述多个图像形成盒发射光束，以在所述介质上形成所述图像; 以及设置在多个图像形成盒和光学写入装置之间的垂直支架，并且包括被配置为允许从多个光学写入装置发射的光束通过其中的多个图像形成盒的狭缝。

公开(公告)号：US06738589B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-18

申请号：US10022904

申请日：2001-12-20

Applicant: Toshiyuki Karakama ,  Kazushi Watanabe

Inventor： Toshiyuki Karakama ,  Kazushi Watanabe

IPC: G03G2116

CPC classification number: G03G21/1853 ,  G03G2221/1884

Abstract: A process cartridge detachably mountable to an electrophotographic image forming apparatus main body, includes: an electrophotographic photosensitive drum; a process member for acting on the electrophotographic photosensitive drum; a frame for holding the electrophotographic photosensitive drum; convex portions, which are provided coaxially with an axis of the electrophotographic photosensitive drum and protrude from one side and from the other side of the frame, for positioning the process cartridge in the apparatus main body when the process cartridge is mounted to the apparatus main body, and a concave portion provided in the upper part of the frame and recessed in the one side, in which the concave portion allows the process cartridge to be inserted into the apparatus main body without abutting against a protrusion provided in the apparatus main body in an inserting process of the process cartridge.

Abstract translation: 可拆卸地安装到电子照相成像设备主体的处理盒包括：电子照相感光鼓; 用于作用在电照相感光鼓上的处理构件; 用于保持电子照相感光鼓的框架; 凸起部分与电子照相感光鼓的轴线同轴地设置并且从框架的一侧和另一侧突出，以将处理盒安装到设备主体上时将处理盒定位在设备主体中 以及设置在框架的上部并在一侧凹陷的凹部，凹部能够将处理盒插入到装置主体中，而不会抵靠设置在装置主体中的突起 插入处理盒的过程。

公开(公告)号：US06738588B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-18

申请号：US10021441

申请日：2001-12-19

Applicant: Kanji Yokomori ,  Tachio Kawai

Inventor： Kanji Yokomori ,  Tachio Kawai

IPC: G03G2116

CPC classification number: G03G21/1814 ,  G03G21/08

Abstract: A process cartridge which is detachably attachable to an image forming apparatus main body and which has a photosensitive drum is provided with a light guide. This light guide guides light from an LED lamp provided in the image forming apparatus main body to the surface of the photosensitive drum, thus forming a charge removing device for the photosensitive drum. Therefore, it is possible to provide an image forming apparatus and a process cartridge free from image problems, such as lateral stripes and a drum positive ghost, at a low cost.

Abstract translation: 可拆卸地附接到图像形成装置主体并且具有感光鼓的处理盒设置有光导。 该光导将来自图像形成装置主体中的LED灯的光引导到感光鼓的表面，从而形成用于感光鼓的电荷去除装置。 因此，可以以低成本提供图像形成装置和没有图像问题的处理盒，例如横条和鼓正重影。

公开(公告)号：US06671475B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US09760323

申请日：2001-01-12

Applicant: Kazunori Katada ,  Masami Maruko ,  Naoto Tokutake ,  Takehito Hiraga ,  Satoshi Hamaya ,  Susumu Tashiro

Inventor： Kazunori Katada ,  Masami Maruko ,  Naoto Tokutake ,  Takehito Hiraga ,  Satoshi Hamaya ,  Susumu Tashiro

IPC: G03G2116

CPC classification number: G03G21/186 ,  F16D1/0852 ,  F16D2001/103 ,  G03G15/1615 ,  G03G15/757 ,  G03G2221/1657 ,  G03G2221/183

Abstract: A transmission mechanism for transmitting rotation of a driving source in a main body to an object mounted on the main body for receiving the rotation, the transmission mechanism comprising a plurality of couplings provided at different positions along an axial direction of a rotating axis; wherein each of the couplings comprises, a male coupling member having a plurality of protrusions provided at an identical internal on an outer circumferential surface of the rotating axis; and a female coupling member having a plurality of protrusions for engaging with the male coupling's protrusions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将主体中的驱动源的旋转传递到安装在主体上用于接收旋转的物体的传动机构，所述传动机构包括沿着旋转轴线的轴向方向在不同位置设置的多个联轴器; 其中每个联接器包括：阳联接构件，其具有设置在旋转轴线的外周表面上的相同内部的多个突起; 以及阴联接构件，其具有用于与阳联接器的突起接合的多个突起。