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1.

IMAGE FORMATION CONTROL METHOD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18788845
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-30
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukata, Takuya
  • Takehana, Hiroki

Abstract

A roll paper supply device rolls out roll paper and cuts the rolled-out portion of the roll paper to produce a first sheet. A control device determines, for each print process, whether or not the roll paper supply device is in a specific state in which the roll paper supply device has conveyed the first sheet to a specific position. When it is determined that the roll paper supply device is in the specific state, the control device causes the roll paper supply device to execute a process of conveying the first sheet to a print position. When it is determined that the roll paper supply device is not in the specific state, the control device causes a cut sheet supply device to execute a process of conveying a second sheet to the print position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 13/00 - Devices or arrangements specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in short lengths, e.g. sheets
  • B41J 11/66 - Applications of cutting devices
  • B41J 11/70 - Applications of cutting devices cutting perpendicular to the direction of paper feed
  • B41J 13/08 - Bands or like feeding devices

2.

TONER CARTRIDGE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18791892
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-01
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshioka, Kazuki
  • Yamagishi, Rei

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a toner cartridge that supplies toner to an image carrier. The toner cartridge includes a development unit that is connected to a toner container via a connection hole, and has an external opening for supplying the toner to the image carrier, an outer shutter that opens and closes the external opening, an inner shutter that opens and closes the connection hole, and a gear mechanism that connects the outer shutter and the inner shutter to be capable of interlocking with each other. When outer shutter is in a first closing position to close the external opening, the inner shutter is in a second closing position to close the connection hole. When the outer shutter is in a first opening position to open the external opening, the inner shutter is in a second opening position to open the connection hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
  • G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

3.

COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER

      
Application Number 18718229
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mitsuo, Yoshiaki
  • Wada, Hiroshi
  • Konishi, Hidehisa

Abstract

A collapsible container includes a lower frame, an upper frame, lateral plates, and a pair of lid plates. On the upper frame or the pair of lid plates, a plurality of positioning protrusions is provided to protrude upward along a circumferential edge of the upper frame. An installation surface of a bottom plate includes a first groove into which the positioning protrusions of a lower one of each pair of vertically adjacent collapsible containers stacked up are fitted, a second groove into which the positioning protrusions of a lower one of each pair of vertically adjacent collapsible containers stacked in a pinwheel configuration are fitted, and a plurality of third grooves that is formed parallel to long sides of the bottom plate and into which support rails are fitted. The third grooves are smaller in depth from the installation surface than the first groove and the second groove.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
  • B65D 21/08 - Containers of variable capacity

4.

INKJET INK

      
Application Number 18797468
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-07
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Morishita, Arisa

Abstract

An inkjet ink includes: a pigment; a first surfactant; a second surfactant; and an aqueous medium. The first surfactant is a compound represented by the following general formula (I). The second surfactant is a compound represented by the following general formula (II). The aqueous medium includes water and a specific organic solvent. An octanol/water partition coefficient Log Kow of the specific organic solvent is −1.80 or more and −1.00 or less. A content ratio of the first surfactant is 0.03 mass % or more and 0.35 mass % or less. A content ratio of the second surfactant is 0.03 mass % or more and 0.30 mass % or less. An inkjet ink includes: a pigment; a first surfactant; a second surfactant; and an aqueous medium. The first surfactant is a compound represented by the following general formula (I). The second surfactant is a compound represented by the following general formula (II). The aqueous medium includes water and a specific organic solvent. An octanol/water partition coefficient Log Kow of the specific organic solvent is −1.80 or more and −1.00 or less. A content ratio of the first surfactant is 0.03 mass % or more and 0.35 mass % or less. A content ratio of the second surfactant is 0.03 mass % or more and 0.30 mass % or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent

5.

MAINTENANCE DEVICE AND INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18797921
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nie, Yiquan
  • Somete, Takashi

Abstract

A maintenance device includes: a cap to be attached to a nozzle surface of an inkjet head; and a supply portion which accumulates a humidifying medium therein, generates humidified air by causing air to pass through the humidifying medium, and supplies the humidified air to the cap via an air supply pipe that is in communication with the cap, and inside the supply portion, the air supply pipe is provided along an up-down direction in a space higher than a fluid level of the humidifying medium and is provided with a cut on at least an inner surface side of a pipe wall of the air supply pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
  • B41J 29/377 - Cooling or ventilating arrangements

6.

OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18795920
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-06
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Ouchi, Kei

Abstract

The optical scanning device includes a light source unit, a polygon mirror, a first scanning lens, a second scanning lens, and a container unit. The light source unit has a plurality of light-emitting modules for each emitting a laser beam. The container unit contains the levitating unit, the polygon mirror, the first scanning lens, and the second scanning lens. Each light-emitting module includes a light-emitting element for emitting a laser beam, a coupling lens, and a bracket. The coupling lens converts the laser beam emitted from the light-emitting element into a direction generally parallel to a main scanning direction, and moreover condenses the laser beam to a sub scanning direction. The light-emitting modules are placed in array in an up/down direction between neighboring ones of the protruding portions, and the bracket is fixed to the protruding portions on both sides via adhesive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/043 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for exposing, i.e. imagewise exposure by optically projecting the original image on a photoconductive recording material with means for controlling illumination or exposure
  • B41J 2/455 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using arrays of radiation sources using laser arrays
  • B41J 2/47 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using the combination of scanning and modulation of light
  • G02B 26/12 - Scanning systems using multifaceted mirrors
  • G03G 15/04 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for exposing, i.e. imagewise exposure by optically projecting the original image on a photoconductive recording material

7.

PREEMPTIVE PAPER TRAY MANAGEMENT FOR PRINTING OPERATIONS

      
Application Number 18231559
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Morales, Javier A.

Abstract

A printing system includes a printing device having paper trays. Each paper tray includes loaded paper and has one or more paper tray settings. The paper trays may be divided into paper tray groups. A number of job sheets needed to complete a current or subsequent print job is compared to the number of loaded sheets of paper in a paper tray group. If not enough loaded sheets are available, then the operator is prompted to load additional sheets. Further, another paper tray can be added to the paper tray group. A paper queue also may specify a quantity of paper to be loaded onto the printing device.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

DEVELOPING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18795862
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-06
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Kikushima, Seiji

Abstract

A developing device includes a cylindrical developing roller, a regulation member, a magnetic member, and a synthetic resin member. The regulation member includes a first opposing surface facing an outer circumferential surface of the developing roller. The magnetic member is arranged on a side surface of the regulation member. The synthetic resin member is arranged on a side surface of the magnetic member. The synthetic member includes a second opposing surface facing the outer circumferential surface of the developing roller. The second opposing surface is tilted at 40° or more but 60° or less with respect to the first opposing surface to be increasingly distant from the outer circumferential surface of the developing roller toward an upstream side in a rotating direction of the developing roller. A solubility parameter of a material of the synthetic resin member is 23 (J/cm3)1/2 or more. Magnetic toner contains toner and resin fine particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

9.

INKJET INK AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18797471
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-07
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Kihara, Yu

Abstract

An inkjet ink includes: an aqueous medium; and a pigment particle dispersed in the aqueous medium. The pigment particle includes a pigment and a cross-linked resin. The cross-linked resin is a cross-linked product of a specific resin, a first cross-linking agent, and a second cross-linking agent. The first cross-linking agent has, in its molecule, an ethylene oxide structure whose number of moles added is 1 or more and 4 or less or a propylene oxide structure whose number of moles added is 1 or more and 4 or less and two or more epoxy groups. The second cross-linking agent has, in its molecule, an ethylene oxide structure whose number of moles added is 5 or more and 15 or less and two or more epoxy groups.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
  • C09D 7/80 - Processes for incorporating ingredients
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof

10.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD

      
Application Number 18790259
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-31
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Nakatsuka, Shinji

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming portion, an image reading portion, and a test processing portion. The image forming portion forms an image on a sheet using a plurality of recording elements. The image reading portion reads the image on the sheet. The test processing portion causes the image forming portion to form a test image in a marginal region of the sheet, and causes the image reading portion to read the test image. The test processing portion is capable of executing a divisional test in which only some of the plurality of recording elements are used for forming a single test image to be formed on a single sheet and all of the plurality of recording elements are used for forming a test image group constituted of a plurality of the test images to be formed on a plurality of the sheets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing
  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

11.

PRINTING DEVICE INLINE INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHODS

      
Application Number 18231570
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Morales, Javier A.

Abstract

A printing device includes an inline inspection system using one or more sensors to determine defects on a printed sheet. The control unit, or other component connected to the printing device, determines a plurality of horizontal and vertical portions within one or more images on the sheet that are above a colorant value, or CMYK, threshold. A set of the plurality of horizontal and vertical portions are identified from the images on the sheet. The set of horizontal portions may differ from the set of vertical portions. The printed images of these portions are captured by the inline sensor. The captured data is analyzed to determine a defect within the printed sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing
  • B41J 29/46 - Applications of alarms, e.g. responsive to approach of end of line

12.

COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER

      
Application Number 18718919
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mitsuo, Yoshiaki
  • Wada, Hiroshi
  • Konishi, Hidehisa

Abstract

A collapsible container includes a lower frame, an upper frame, lateral plates, and a pair of lid plates. The upper frame includes a pair of opposed first lateral surfaces and a pair of second lateral surfaces. The pair of lid plates includes one or more connection arms that are pivotably supported to connection shafts supported to one or more lid plate support portions formed on the second lateral surfaces. The connection arms include bearings receiving the connection shafts slidably inserted thereinto and include a pair of engagement protrusions that is formed on an outer circumferential surface of at least one of the bearings and is composed of a first engagement protrusion and a second engagement protrusion different in circumferential position from each other. The lid plate support portions each include an angle restrictor to be engaged with the first engagement protrusion and the second engagement protrusion.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18772929
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-15
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Shinba, Minoru

Abstract

A power supply device includes a signal generation portion, a voltage generation portion, and a correction portion. The signal generation portion generates a PWM signal. In the voltage generation portion, an output voltage value is adjusted according to the PWM signal. The correction portion finds a correction value for a duty ratio corresponding to a frequency or a period of the PWM signal, and corrects the duty ratio of the PWM signal based on the correction value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

14.

OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE OPTICAL SCANNING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18785377
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Murase, Takaaki

Abstract

The optical scanning device includes a light source unit. The light source unit has a plurality of light-emitting modules for each emitting a laser beam. The light-emitting modules are placed in array in an up/down direction between neighboring ones of protruding portions. An outermost diameter of a bracket in a region interposed between the protruding portions of the light-emitting modules placed on an upper side is larger than an outermost diameter of the bracket in a region interposed between the protruding portions of the light-emitting modules placed on a lower side. A width between the protruding portions in a region where the light-emitting modules placed on the upper side are interposed therebetween is larger than a width between the protruding portions in a region where the light-emitting modules placed on the lower side are interposed therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 26/12 - Scanning systems using multifaceted mirrors
  • G03G 15/04 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for exposing, i.e. imagewise exposure by optically projecting the original image on a photoconductive recording material

15.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18785412
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Todokoro, Ryotaro

Abstract

An optical scanning device includes a light source unit, a polygonal mirror, a scanning lens, a casing, and a temperature sensor. The light source unit is configured to emit a laser beam. The polygonal mirror is configured to reflect the emitted laser beam from the light source unit by being rotated about a rotation axis extending in an upper-and-lower direction, whereby a peripheral surface of an image bearing member is scanned in a main scanning direction. The scanning lens is configured to form the laser beam reflected by the polygonal mirror into an image on the peripheral surface of the image bearing member. The casing is configured to house the light source unit, the polygonal mirror, and the scanning lens. The temperature sensor is configured to detect a temperature in the casing. The temperature sensor is configured to detect a temperature of the developing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/043 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for exposing, i.e. imagewise exposure by optically projecting the original image on a photoconductive recording material with means for controlling illumination or exposure
  • B41J 2/44 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using single radiation source, e.g. lighting beams or shutter arrangements
  • B41J 2/47 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed characterised by selective application of radiation to a printing material or impression-transfer material using the combination of scanning and modulation of light
  • G02B 26/12 - Scanning systems using multifaceted mirrors
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
  • G03G 15/04 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for exposing, i.e. imagewise exposure by optically projecting the original image on a photoconductive recording material
  • G03G 15/06 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing

16.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18786063
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Nagashima, Teruhiko

Abstract

The image forming apparatus includes an image carrier, a developing unit, and a housing. The developing unit includes a toner carrier, a development container, a circuit board, and a board retaining portion. The development container rotatably supports both end portions of a rotating shaft of the toner carrier, and contains developer and the toner carrier. The development container includes a protrusive support portion which protrudes from both end portions of an axial direction and which is pivotably supported by a retaining frame. The development container is pivoted on the protrusive support portion serving as a fulcrum, and the toner carrier is reciprocatively movable so as to come into contact with or separate farther from the image carrier. The board retaining portion is pivotably supported on a fulcrum given by a retention support portion coaxial with the protrusive support portion, and is independent of the reciprocative movement of the development container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
  • G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

17.

COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER

      
Application Number 18718587
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mitsuo, Yoshiaki
  • Wada, Hiroshi
  • Konishi, Hidehisa

Abstract

A collapsible container includes a lower frame, an upper frame, a pair of flip-up lateral plates, a pair of divided lateral plates, and a pair of lid plates. Each of the pair of divided lateral plates includes an upper lateral plate, a lower lateral plate, and a hinge. On outer lateral surfaces of the upper lateral plate and the lower lateral plate, a plurality of upper reinforcement ribs and a plurality of lower reinforcement ribs are formed, respectively, astride the hinge. Convexities are formed on one of the upper reinforcement ribs and the lower reinforcement ribs. When the divided lateral plates are in a bent state, the upper reinforcement ribs are opposed to upper parts of the lower reinforcement ribs, and the convexities contact the other of the upper reinforcement ribs and the lower reinforcement ribs.

IPC Classes  ?

18.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18782457
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-24
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Watanabe, Akihiro

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit having an image carrier, a charging device, and a development device, so as to perform image formation using toner, an exposure device, an image density sensor, a development voltage power supply, a control unit, and a layer thickness detection mechanism. The control unit can perform calibration, in which density of a reference image formed by the image forming unit is detected by the image density sensor, and the development voltage is adjusted based on a detection result, so as to adjust the density of the toner image. The layer thickness detection mechanism detects thickness of the photosensitive layer. Along with a decrease in the thickness of the photosensitive layer detected by the layer thickness detection mechanism, the control unit stepwisely decreases an upper limit value of the DC voltage from a reference value, when adjusting the development voltage in the calibration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/06 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern

19.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18783654
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-25
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okada, Masataka
  • Kobayashi, Kiyotaka

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: an image carrying member; a charging device; an exposure device; a developing device; a drive unit; a developing-voltage power supply; and a control unit. The developing device has a developer carrying member which is configured to carry a two-component developer containing a toner and a carrier. The developing-voltage power supply is configured to apply a developing voltage to the developer carrying member, the developing voltage being generated by superimposition of an AC voltage onto a DC voltage. The image forming apparatus has a first print mode in which an image carrying member is driven and rotated by a drive unit at a linear speed of 250 [mm/sec] or more. The image carrying member has a single organic-photosensitive layer as a photosensitive layer. The photosensitive layer has a layer thickness of 40 [μm] or more at start of use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
  • G03G 15/06 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing

20.

SHEET FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18785330
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Ishii, Akira

Abstract

Provided is a sheet feeding device including: a cassette housing section; a sheet storage cassette; and a sheet feeding unit. The sheet storage cassette includes a cassette base which is configured to store recording media that have a sheet form, and can be inserted into and removed from the cassette housing section. The sheet feeding unit is provided in the cassette housing section, and is configured to feed the recording media to be stored in the sheet storage cassette. A pair of fixed-side rails that are made of metal and are attached to the cassette housing section. The cassette base is made of a resin. A pair of inner rails that are coupled to the pair of fixed-side rails so that the pair of inner rails are slidable are formed integrally with side surfaces of the cassette base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 1/26 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with auxiliary supports to facilitate introduction or renewal of the pile

21.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18785982
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Nakai, Kazuki

Abstract

The control unit of an image forming apparatus applies, with a voltage application unit, a collection voltage to a cleaning roller when an image is formed, estimates a surface potential of an image carrying member based on a current flowing between the image carrying member and the cleaning roller which is detected by a current detection unit when the collection voltage is applied and changes the collection voltage and the rotation speed of the cleaning roller when the surface potential of the image carrying member is lowered.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/02 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for laying down a uniform charge, e.g. for sensitisingCorona discharge devices

22.

CONTAINER HOUSING DEVICE AND INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18786037
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Hanano, Susumu

Abstract

A container housing device includes a device main body, a plurality of container housing portions, and a plurality of cover members. The plurality of container housing portions have openings adjacently juxtaposed in an up-down direction along a side surface of the device main body and each house an ink container filled with ink. The plurality of cover members are mounted to the device main body so as to be able to open and close the openings. Each of the cover members includes an inclined part inclined, in a downward direction toward a lower end thereof, from an outer side toward an inner side of a corresponding one of the container housing portions.

IPC Classes  ?

23.

TRANSPORT APPARATUS THAT CORRECTS SKEW OF SHEET, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING SUCH TRANSPORT APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18791656
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-01
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Doyo, Hideaki

Abstract

A transport apparatus includes a transport device, an abutment member, and a displacement device. The transport device transports a sheet in a first direction, corresponding to a sheet transport direction. The abutment member is located on one side of the transport device, in a second direction intersecting the first direction, to be abutted against a side of the sheet on the one side in the second direction. The displacement device displaces the sheet toward the one side in the second direction, in contact with the sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

24.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18705060
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-20
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakaguchi, Shoichi
  • Sakashita, Fumiya
  • Takada, Junpei
  • Hirobe, Yumi
  • Fujikawa, Takuma

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: a receiver that receives a manual input operation via an operation device and a voice instruction via a microphone; and a controller that executes a job on the basis of setting received by the receiver. The controller performs control of not executing a predefined job of the image forming apparatus when the microphone is brought into a state where voice is input and executing the predefined job when the microphone is not in the state where voice is input.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G10L 15/22 - Procedures used during a speech recognition process, e.g. man-machine dialog
  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

25.

ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18772053
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-12
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamasaki, Ryohei
  • Senda, Tetsuya
  • Jo, Zuishin

Abstract

An electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a conductive substrate and a photosensitive layer provided directly or indirectly on the conductive substrate. The photosensitive layer includes a charge generating layer and a charge transport layer. The charge transport layer contains a binder resin, a hole transport material, and a phthalocyanine pigment. The binder resin includes a specific polyarylate resin. The specific polyarylate resin includes a first repeating unit represented by general formula (1), a second repeating unit represented by chemical formula (2), a third repeating unit represented by chemical formula (3), and a fourth repeating unit represented by chemical formula (4). An electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a conductive substrate and a photosensitive layer provided directly or indirectly on the conductive substrate. The photosensitive layer includes a charge generating layer and a charge transport layer. The charge transport layer contains a binder resin, a hole transport material, and a phthalocyanine pigment. The binder resin includes a specific polyarylate resin. The specific polyarylate resin includes a first repeating unit represented by general formula (1), a second repeating unit represented by chemical formula (2), a third repeating unit represented by chemical formula (3), and a fourth repeating unit represented by chemical formula (4). An electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a conductive substrate and a photosensitive layer provided directly or indirectly on the conductive substrate. The photosensitive layer includes a charge generating layer and a charge transport layer. The charge transport layer contains a binder resin, a hole transport material, and a phthalocyanine pigment. The binder resin includes a specific polyarylate resin. The specific polyarylate resin includes a first repeating unit represented by general formula (1), a second repeating unit represented by chemical formula (2), a third repeating unit represented by chemical formula (3), and a fourth repeating unit represented by chemical formula (4). In general formula (1), X represents a divalent group with a carbon number of 1 to 10. R1 and R2 each represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group with a carbon number of 1 to 6.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 21/18 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements using a processing cartridge
  • G03G 5/05 - Organic bonding materialsMethods for coating a substrate with a photoconductive layerInert supplements for use in photoconductive layers
  • G03G 5/06 - Photoconductive layersCharge-generation layers or charge-transporting layersAdditives thereforBinders therefor characterised by the photoconductive material being organic
  • G03G 5/09 - Sensitisers or activators, e.g. dyestuffs

26.

FIXING DEVICE WHICH PREVENTS ECCENTRIC CAM THAT PERFORMS RECIPROCATING ROTATION FROM ROTATING EXCESSIVELY, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18783791
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-25
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Izumichi, Sachio

Abstract

A fixing device includes a pressure changing portion which makes a switch between a pressurized state where a pressure region is pressurized and a depressurized state where the pressure region is depressurized. The pressure changing portion includes a support portion, an eccentric cam, and a restriction portion. The support portion moves within a range corresponding to the pressurized state and the depressurized state. The eccentric cam performs a reciprocating rotation while being in contact with or opposing a cam follower. The restriction portion restricts a rotation exceeding a reciprocating rotation range of the eccentric cam. The eccentric cam includes a pressure surface portion and a depressurization surface portion. The restriction portion interferes with a part of the support portion in a state where the pressure surface portion or the depressurization surface portion is in contact with or opposes the cam follower to restrict a rotation of the eccentric cam.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/20 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for fixing, e.g. by using heat

27.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS THAT DISPLAYS PREVIEW IMAGE ON DISPLAY DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18769430
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-11
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Takai, Kenji

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a rotary mechanism that allows a display device to rotate between a landscape orientation in which the long sides are opposed in an up-down direction, and a portrait orientation in which the short sides are opposed in the up-down direction, and a controller that displays a second preview screen, in which a preview image display region has been expanded, when the display device, displaying a first preview screen, has been shifted from the landscape orientation to the portrait orientation. When the display device is shifted from the portrait orientation to the landscape orientation, in a state where the second preview screen is displayed on the display device, and a job assigned with respect to image data corresponding to the second preview image is suspended, the controller displays a message urging inputting of an instruction on whether to resume the job, on the display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

28.

TONER CONTAINER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE TONER CONTAINER

      
Application Number 18779358
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-22
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsuji, Hirofumi
  • Ueno, Masahiro

Abstract

The toner container includes a container body, a transmission gear, a cap member, and a seal member. The transmission gear is fitted to the container body under a circumferential-movement restricted condition, and transmits rotation driving force to the container body. The cap member covers an opening of the container body, and retains a rotation-halted state while the container body and the transmission gear are rotating. The seal member is placed between the container body and the cap member. The transmission gear has a large-diameter portion larger in outer diameter than the other portions. The cap member includes a body portion, and a cylindrical-shaped retaining portion protruded from the body portion in a rotational-axis direction. A fore end portion of the retaining portion is in contact with a step gap portion on one side of the large-diameter portion closer to the cap member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

29.

INK SET AND METHOD OF INSPECTING A RECORDING HEAD

      
Application Number 18780508
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-23
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ozawa, Noriaki

Abstract

An ink set includes: an inkjet ink; and a recording head filling liquid. The inkjet ink includes a pigment, a first surfactant, and an aqueous medium. The recording head filling liquid includes a specific moisturizing agent, a second surfactant, and water. The specific moisturizing agent is a compound represented by the following general formula (1). The first surfactant and the second surfactant are each independently a compound represented by the following general formula (2). An ink set includes: an inkjet ink; and a recording head filling liquid. The inkjet ink includes a pigment, a first surfactant, and an aqueous medium. The recording head filling liquid includes a specific moisturizing agent, a second surfactant, and water. The specific moisturizing agent is a compound represented by the following general formula (1). The first surfactant and the second surfactant are each independently a compound represented by the following general formula (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks

30.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18783238
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-24
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Harada, Yuzo

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a photoconductor housing that supports a photoconductor drum so as to rotate about a shaft, a developing housing that supports a developing roller, so as to rotate about a shaft, a first contact member provided on an end portion of the photoconductor housing in an axial direction, and a second contact member provided on an end portion of the developing housing in the axial direction, and configured to make contact with the first contact member. The photoconductor housing includes a first bonding projection, projecting outward from the end portion in the axial direction. The first contact member includes a first elongate slot, longer than a diameter of the first bonding projection in a back-and-forth direction, and is fixed to the photoconductor housing, by bonding the first bonding projection, inserted through the first elongate slot, to the first contact member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
  • G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

31.

GEAR CONNECTION STRUCTURE CONNECTING ROTARY SHAFT WITH PIN, DRIVE DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18786076
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Tomoyasu

Abstract

A gear connection structure included in a drive device of a document conveyance device includes: a rotary shaft extending in an axial direction thereof; a parallel pin inserted through a pin hole formed in the rotary shaft, the pin hole passing through the rotary shaft in a radial direction thereof orthogonal to the axial direction; a gear; and a biasing member. The gear includes: a shaft hole through which the rotary shaft is passed; and a pin groove inside which the parallel pin is placed. The biasing member biases the parallel pin placed inside the pin groove from a separate wall being one of a pair of walls of the pin groove toward a contacting wall being the other of the pair of walls to press the parallel pin against the contacting wall and against a side of an inner periphery of the pin hole close to the contacting wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/00 - General details of gearing
  • F16D 1/108 - Quick-acting couplings in which the parts are connected by simply bringing them together axially having retaining means rotating with the coupling and acting by interengaging parts, i.e. positive coupling
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern

32.

DOCUMENT TRANSPORT DEVICE INCLUDING STOPPER FOR PREVENTION OF FALLING OF DOCUMENT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18786145
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-26
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Tran, Chi Thi

Abstract

A document transport device includes an ejection tray on which documents ejected in a predetermined ejection direction are loaded and a stopper that prevents documents from falling from the ejection tray in the ejection direction. The stopper has a rotating shaft rotatably supported at the ejection tray in a direction intersecting the ejection direction, a contact piece provided at the rotating shaft to be hit by a tip of a document in the ejection direction, and a weight piece provided at the rotating shaft. The stopper is able to pivot to be in a standing posture in which the contact piece stands due to the weight of the weight piece and pivot to be in a tilting posture in which the stopper tilts in the ejection direction from the standing posture when a predetermined force is applied to the contact piece.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 31/10 - Pile receivers with movable end support arranged to recede as pile accumulates the articles being piled one above another and applied at the top of the pile
  • B65H 29/52 - Stationary guides or smoothers
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern

33.

SCHEDULER FOR A PROCESSING DEVICE INCORPORATING EXTERNAL FACTORS

      
Application Number 18226398
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-26
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Henze, Charles

Abstract

A processing device within a computing system uses a scheduler that dynamically processes jobs. Jobs are received at the processing device. The scheduler uses one or more scheduling algorithms to schedule the jobs for processing. The processing device queries one or more external systems for factors related to parameters and attributes at the external systems. Factors may include quality of service, capacity, load, time of day, and operations currently running on the external system. The scheduler uses the factors from the external system to modify the schedule for the received jobs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 9/48 - Program initiatingProgram switching, e.g. by interrupt

34.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THAT CHANGES PERIOD OF TIME REQUIRED TO TRANSITION FROM FIRST POWER STATE TO SECOND POWER STATE WHEN IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS IS NO LONGER USED

      
Application Number 18765352
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-08
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Shibata, Yukihiro

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a detection device, a reception device, and a control device that functions as a determination device and a changing device. The detection device detects a detection target. The reception device receives an operation from the detection target and generates operation information. The operation information includes end information regarding end of the operation. The determination device determines whether use of the image forming apparatus has ended based on the end information and a detection result of the detection device. When the determination device determines that the use of the image forming apparatus has ended, the changing device changes a first period of time, which is required to transition from a first power state to a second power state in which less power is consumed than in the first power state, to a second period of time which is shorter than the first period of time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

35.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THAT PERFORM DISPLAY CONTROL FOR DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18766655
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-09
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Takai, Kenji

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: a display device with a rectangular shape having long sides and short sides; a rotation mechanism causing the display device to be rotatable between a landscape orientation with the long sides located on upper and lower sides and a portrait orientation with the short sides located on the upper and lower sides; a detection sensor detecting which of landscape and portrait orientations the display device is in; and a controller displaying an error screen including a concept image and a text indicating details of an error on the display device. The controller arranges first and second display regions on the error screen, and horizontally arranges the first and second display regions when the detection sensor detects the landscape orientation of the display device, or vertically arranges the first and second display regions when the detection sensor detects the portrait orientation of the display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09G 3/20 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix
  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

36.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS JUDGING TITLE OF READ DOCUMENT

      
Application Number 18770714
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-12
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Higashiyama, Naomichi
  • Tanaka, Kunihiko
  • Kamisono, Kota
  • Kaneda, Noa

Abstract

In an image reading apparatus, a character area extractor extracts character areas from a document image in units of rows. A title reliability calculator calculates a title reliability level of each character area using a feature quantity data set and a machine learning model. A character recognizer converts character areas of which title reliability levels exceed a threshold into text data. A title judger collates text data with a title candidate. In a case in which one piece of text data coinciding with a title candidate is judged and detected, the title judger sets the text data as a title of the document image. In a case in which a plurality of pieces of coinciding text data are judged and detected, the title judger sets text data of which a title reliability level is the highest among the detected pieces of text data as a title of the document image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 30/414 - Extracting the geometrical structure, e.g. layout treeBlock segmentation, e.g. bounding boxes for graphics or text
  • G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
  • G06V 20/70 - Labelling scene content, e.g. deriving syntactic or semantic representations
  • G06V 30/10 - Character recognition

37.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18770969
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-12
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakatsuji, Hiroomi
  • Usui, Masato
  • Kawashima, Naoko
  • Nakano, Jun

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a recording head, a control unit, and a correction processing unit. The recording head is configured to eject ink corresponding to an image to be printed, using nozzles. The control unit is configured to determine nozzles corresponding to the image to be printed, correspondingly to a position of a print sheet, and cause the recording head to eject ink from the nozzles. The correction processing unit is configured to perform for the image after gradation process a correction process corresponding to density anomaly that occurs due to an ejection order of the nozzles. Further, the correction processing unit performs the correction process for a density of a target pixel that the density anomaly occurs in the image after gradation pixel, on the basis of a total of densities of periphery pixels within a predetermined distance from the target pixel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing
  • G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers

38.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18705168
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-20
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakaguchi, Shoichi
  • Sakashita, Fumiya
  • Takada, Junpei
  • Hirobe, Yumi
  • Fujikawa, Takuma

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: a receiver that receives a manual input instruction via an operation device and a voice instruction via a microphone; and a controller that executes a job on the basis of setting received by the receiver. The controller performs switching between a manual input dedicated mode in which only a manual input instruction is received by the receiver and a voice input possible mode in which a voice input and a manual input instruction are received by the receiver, and when an operation screen for receiving an input of information, an input of which through a voice instruction is prohibited in advance, is displayed on a display device by a display controller, the controller performs switching to the manual input dedicated mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern

39.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING ROTATABLE DISPLAY DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18766664
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-09
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Takai, Kenji

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a display device, a rotation mechanism that allows the display device to rotate between a landscape orientation in which the long sides are a top and a bottom and a portrait orientation in which the short sides are a top and a bottom, a detection sensor that detects switching between the landscape orientation and the portrait orientation of the display device, and a controller that causes the display device to perform display according to a posture of the display device based on a detection result obtained by the detection sensor. Further, when the controller determines that the posture of the display device has switched at a predetermined frequency or more based on the detection result obtained by the detection sensor, the controller causes the display device to display a message indicating occurrence of a problem related to a rotational operation of the display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device
  • G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors

40.

INKJET INK AND INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18769436
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-11
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sato, Satoshi

Abstract

An inkjet ink includes: a quinacridone pigment; a pigment coating resin; and an aqueous medium. The pigment coating resin includes an adsorbed resin that is adsorbed on the quinacridone pigment and an unadsorbed resin that is not adsorbed on the quinacridone pigment. A ratio of the unadsorbed resin to the pigment coating resin is 18 mass % or more and 52 mass % or less. A phosphorus concentration in a supernatant liquid is 1.0 ppm or more and 12.5 ppm or less, the supernatant liquid being obtained by centrifuging the inkjet ink at 1,050,000 G for 3 hours. A sulfur concentration in the supernatant liquid is 1.0 ppm or more and 12.5 ppm or less. Absorbance of a first peak in an ultraviolet-visible light absorption spectrum of a 25-fold diluted solution of the supernatant liquid is 0.010 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/322 - Pigment inks
  • B41J 2/155 - Arrangement thereof for line printing
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof

41.

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF DISPLAY CONTROL OF THEIR DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18769635
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-11
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takai, Kenji
  • Nakagawa, Hiroshi
  • Okabayashi, Yoshifumi
  • Konishi, Kohei
  • Nomura, Kazuma
  • Kanazawa, Keizen

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: a rotation mechanism capable of rotating a rectangular display device between a landscape orientation with longer sides being top and bottom and a portrait orientation with shorter sides being top and bottom; a detection sensor that detects switching of the display device between the landscape orientation and the portrait orientation; and a controller that, upon detection of switching of the display device from the landscape orientation to the portrait orientation by the detection sensor, enlarges a preview display area and allows a preview to be displayed in a size enlarged to fit the enlarged preview display area and displayed to make top and bottom edges of the preview parallel to the shorter sides of the display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

42.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS WITH SUPPORT PLATE INCLUDING AIR INLET AND AIR VENT

      
Application Number 18770722
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-12
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakamura, Satoru
  • Yuasa, Yuzuru
  • Furukawa, Noriaki
  • Yano, Yuko
  • Tasaka, Shimon

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: a recording head that ejects droplets onto a recording medium; an endless belt that conveys the recording medium toward a position where an image is to be formed on the recording medium by the recording head; a support plate that supports the endless belt; and a suction device which is located on an opposite side of the recording head relative to the endless belt and sucks the recording medium together with air to attract the recording medium to a surface of the endless belt. The support plate includes an air inlet and an air vent. The air sucked by the suction device passes through the air inlet from a side of the recording head toward the suction device. The air inside the suction device passes through the air vent from the suction device toward the endless belt.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

43.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS WITH ROTATING OPERATION PANEL

      
Application Number 18772278
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-15
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Nguyen, Tung Xuan

Abstract

A locking mechanism of an image forming apparatus includes a cap that is rotatable integrally with an operation panel, a rotating member on which the cap is rotatably supported, a fixed member by which the rotating member is rotatably supported, a first coil spring that connects the rotating member and the cap, and a second coil spring that connects the rotating member and the fixed member and has a winding direction opposite to that of the first coil spring, in which, when a force is applied to the operation panel in one direction, a force is applied to the first coil spring in a loosening direction via the cap to allow the operation panel to rotate, and when a force is applied to the operation panel in another direction, a force is applied to the second coil spring in a loosening direction to allow the operation panel to rotate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
  • B41J 29/00 - Details of, or accessories for, typewriters or selective printing mechanisms not otherwise provided for
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
  • G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

44.

CO2 EMISSION ESTIMATION SYSTEM AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM WITH CO2 EMISSION ESTIMATION PROGRAM STORED THEREON

      
Application Number 18773620
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-16
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takeuchi, Naoki
  • Hirokawa, Osamu
  • Yuki, Akira
  • Miyamoto, Keita
  • Yagane, Ryota
  • Hara, Miyuki

Abstract

A CO2 emission estimation system includes a CO2 emission estimator. The CO2 emission estimator calculates an estimated value of CO2 emissions from an image forming apparatus when performing a job, using a CO2 emission estimation model as a formula for estimating the CO2 emissions and settings for the job. The CO2 emission estimation model is a formula where a multiple regression expression for determining an estimated value of a power consumption of the image forming apparatus when performing the job is multiplied by a CO2 emission factor. The CO2 emission estimation model has a plurality of explanatory variables each according to a different type of setting for the job.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
  • G06K 15/00 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data

45.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF REDUCING BRAKING FORCE APPLIED TO ROTATION OF OPERATION PANEL

      
Application Number 18775548
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-17
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Nguyen, Giang Thuy

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a brake mechanism which supports an operation panel with respect to an apparatus body such that the operation panel can be stopped at an arbitrary angle. The brake mechanism includes a gear portion, a body-side gear, a button, and a bias member. The gear portion is formed about a rotation shaft in the operation panel. The body-side gear intermeshes with the gear portion and rotates about the rotation shaft. The button is movable in an axial direction of the rotation shaft. The bias member is arranged between the button and the body-side gear and biases the body-side gear along the axial direction. The brake mechanism is capable of reducing a braking force applied to a rotation of the body-side gear by moving the button along the axial direction in a direction in which it moves away from the body-side gear and reducing a bias force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
  • B41J 29/00 - Details of, or accessories for, typewriters or selective printing mechanisms not otherwise provided for
  • F16D 55/02 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members
  • F16D 121/14 - Mechanical
  • F16D 127/02 - Release mechanisms
  • F16H 19/08 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and oscillating motion
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
  • G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements

46.

IMAGE READING APPARATUS FOR DIVIDING READ DOCUMENT IMAGES INTO DOCUMENTS

      
Application Number 18776386
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-18
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamisono, Kota
  • Tanaka, Kunihiko
  • Higashiyama, Naomichi
  • Kaneda, Noa

Abstract

In an image reading apparatus, the image reading apparatus reads a document bundle to acquire a document image, and determines a first page of the document image according to the selected division method by a user. A page number recognizer extracts a page number from the document image by executing page number recognition processing, and determines the document image indicating a first page to be a first page of the document. A layout recognizer detects a marginal area or background color from the document image by executing layout recognition processing, and determines the first page of the document. A title recognizer extracts a title by executing title recognition processing and determines the first page of the document. A divider divides the document image into documents on the basis of the determined first page, converts the divided document images into files, and stores the files in a storage device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 30/412 - Layout analysis of documents structured with printed lines or input boxes, e.g. business forms or tables
  • G06V 30/416 - Extracting the logical structure, e.g. chapters, sections or page numbersIdentifying elements of the document, e.g. authors

47.

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18713374
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-22
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tomioka, Hiroyuki
  • Tsuji, Kikunosuke

Abstract

A printer (1) includes: a head frame (30); a first positioning part (51) facing to a first area (31) of the head frame (30); a second positioning part (52) facing to a second area (32) of the head frame (30); a first protruding part (41) protruding from the first area (31) toward the first positioning part (51); a second protruding part (42) protruding from the second area (32) toward the second positioning part (52); a first groove part (51V) provided in the first positioning part (51) along the ejection direction; a first pressing part (61) pressing the first protruding part (41) to the first groove part (51V); a second pressing part (62) pressing the second protruding part (42) to the second positioning part (52); and a first regulation part (71L) and a second regulation part (72L) restricting a movement of the head frame (30) in the ejection direction.

IPC Classes  ?

48.

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18767457
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-09
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Otana, Aiichiro

Abstract

An inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording head, a conveyance member, a control unit, an ink collection unit, an ink passage and a suction unit. The ink passage is formed between the conveyance member and an ink reception portion. The suction unit is coupled to the ink reception portion, and sucks the ink that has passed through the opening together with air in the ink passage. In the conveyance member, an air circulation hole is formed on the upstream side of the opening in a conveyance direction. A distance between the opening and the air circulation hole in the conveyance direction is smaller than the width of the ink passage in the conveyance direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
  • B41J 2/17 - Ink jet characterised by ink handling
  • B41J 13/08 - Bands or like feeding devices

49.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18768450
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-10
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yamanaka, Tatsuya

Abstract

A heater has a main heater block arranged in a reference area corresponding to a sheet having a reference size and a sub-heater block arranged in an outer-side area. An outer-side sheet sensor detects the sheet at a location within the outer-side area between a transfer device and a fixing device. The control device, depending on target size information representing a size of a target sheet, controls a power supply state between a first power supply state and a second power supply state. The control device, in a case in which the target size information represents a size exceeding the reference size, and depending on whether or not the outer-side sheet sensor detects the target sheet, further controls a conveying interval between the target sheet and a next sheet following the target sheet to one of a first interval and a second interval longer than the first interval.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/20 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for fixing, e.g. by using heat
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern

50.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18705543
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-20
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakaguchi, Shoichi
  • Sakashita, Fumiya
  • Takada, Junpei
  • Hirobe, Yumi
  • Fujikawa, Takuma

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a human sensor, a microphone, a receiver, and a controller. In a case where an approaching person is detected by the human sensor when the image forming apparatus is in a power saving state, the controller brings the microphone into a state where a voice input is possible, releases operation mechanisms necessary to execute functions associated with content indicated by a voice instruction received by the receiver from a power saving state and brings the operation mechanisms into an ordinary operation state, and causes operation mechanisms necessary to execute functions that are not associated with the content indicated by the voice instruction to be maintained in the power saving state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/3231 - Monitoring the presence, absence or movement of users
  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

51.

INK SET AND INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18763181
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Koyama, Akinori

Abstract

An ink set includes an inkjet ink and a cleaning liquid. The inkjet ink contains a pigment and a first aqueous medium. The first aqueous medium contains a hydrophobic solvent and water. The inkjet ink has a viscosity at 25° C. of at least 120 mPa·S and no greater than 3800 mPa·S after a drying treatment. The drying treatment is a treatment to heat the inkjet ink at 40° C. until the mass of the inkjet ink is reduced by 30.00% by mass. The cleaning liquid contains poly(meth)acrylic acid, a surfactant, and a second aqueous medium. The poly(meth)acrylic acid has a percentage content of at least 0.15% by mass and no greater than 10.50% by mass in the cleaning liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/40 - Ink-sets specially adapted for multi-colour inkjet printing
  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
  • C09D 9/04 - Chemical paint or ink removers with surface-active agents
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent

52.

SHEET PROCESSING UNIT THAT SWITCHES TRANSPORT DESTINATION OF SHEET

      
Application Number 18765340
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-08
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yonemoto, Satoru

Abstract

A sheet processing unit includes a postprocessing apparatus and a sorting device. The postprocessing apparatus performs postprocessing on a printed sheet. The sorting device is removably attached to the postprocessing apparatus, and sorts the printed sheet to a predetermined tray. The postprocessing apparatus includes a postprocessing device and a processing destination switch guide. The postprocessing device performs postprocessing on the sheet. The processing destination switch guide switches a destination of the sheet to be processed, between the postprocessing device and the sorting device. The sorting device includes a sorting destination switch guide and a guide drive device. The sorting destination switch guide switches the tray to which the sheet is to be sorted. The guide drive device drives the sorting destination switch guide. The guide drive device also drives the processing destination switch guide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 29/60 - Article switches or diverters diverting the stream into alternative paths

53.

HINGE DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH GREASE SWEEPER ABUTTING ON SURFACE OF STATIONARY SUPPORT MEMBER WHEN PIVOTAL SUPPORT MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOVES

      
Application Number 18768164
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-10
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Tran, Chi Thi

Abstract

A hinge device supports a document holder to allow the document holder to open and close with respect to a body of an image forming apparatus. The hinge device includes a stationary support member, a pivotal support member, and a grease sweeper. The stationary support member is provided on the body of the image forming apparatus. The pivotal support member is provided on the document holder and pivotally connected through a pivotal shaft to the stationary support member. The grease sweeper is attached to the pivotal support member. A distal end of the grease sweeper always abuts on a surface of the stationary support member while the pivotal support member pivotally moves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 21/00 - Arrangements not provided for by groups , e.g. cleaning, elimination of residual charge

54.

PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURED CONFLICT CHECKING IN PRINTING OPERATIONS

      
Application Number 18219358
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-07
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Morales, Javier A.
  • Lao, Katherine Bayquen

Abstract

A printing system includes a printing device having a digital front end (DFE). The DFE includes printing device configuration settings. The DFE defines the settings based on configurable attributes and generates a device capabilities file. The device capabilities file is downloaded to a print driver, printing application, or other interface. The settings within the device capabilities file are modified based on a conflict with a configurable attribute received from another set of attributes. The modified settings are stored within the device capabilities file. The device capabilities file is provided to a print ticket editor or similar device with the settings dynamically configured.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED CONFLICT CHECKING IN PRINTING OPERATIONS

      
Application Number 18219377
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-07
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Morales, Javier A.
  • Lao, Katherine Bayquen

Abstract

A printing system includes a printing device having a digital front end (DFE). The DFE includes printing device configuration settings. The DFE determines an output parameter applicable to the printing device. The DFE stores an output setting related to the output parameter in a device capabilities file. The output parameter includes a capability and a constraint. A print job is assigned to the printing device to use the capability. A conflicts engine evaluates a job setting for the print job and the device capabilities file to determine a conflict. The conflict has a level of severity that is displayed. Printing operations may proceed depending on the level of severity.

IPC Classes  ?

56.

IMAGE FORMING CONTROL METHOD, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18750906
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-21
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Sekioka, Naoki

Abstract

A processor transmits, when a test print event occurs, test PDL data which is data expressing a test image and information on a print condition by a page description language to an image processing apparatus via a communication device. The processor receives job data including raster data expressing the test image and the information on the print condition from the image processing apparatus via the communication device in correspondence with the transmitting of the test PDL data. The processor causes a printing device to execute processing of forming the test image that is based on the raster data on a sheet according to the print condition in correspondence with the receiving of the job data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 15/02 - Arrangements for producing a permanent visual presentation of the output data using printers
  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing

57.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN POWER SAVING MODE WITHOUT DEGRADING WAVEFORM QUALITY, AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18756413
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-27
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Maruhashi, Ken

Abstract

An electronic device includes a substrate, a plurality of DRAMs, and a transition processing portion. The substrate includes a power supply layer adjacent to a wiring layer. The plurality of DRAMs are capable of transitioning from a first state in which data can be held to a second state in which data cannot be held and that consumes less power than the first state, and receive power from the power supply layer. The transition processing portion, in a case where an operating mode of the electronic device moves from a normal mode to power saving mode that consumes less power than the normal mode, stores return data used when returning to the normal mode in part of the plurality of DRAMs, and causes each of the DRAMs in which the return data is not stored to transition from the first state to the second state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 1/3234 - Power saving characterised by the action undertaken
  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

58.

IMAGE FORMING CONTROL METHOD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18758599
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-28
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Nishihara, Masaaki

Abstract

A processor causes a sheet conveying device to execute a process of conveying a target sheet in a state in which a specific surface on which a first test image including a plurality of black patch images arranged in a stepwise manner is formed serves as a printing surface. The processor supplies data of a second test image including a plurality of line segment images corresponding to the plurality of black patch images to an image processing device as reference image data, and acquires information on a test interference position, which is a position where a second test image interferes with a mask area corresponding to the plurality of black patch images. The processor sets a reference center position according to the test interference position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • H04N 1/60 - Colour correction or control

59.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18758856
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-28
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Usui, Masato
  • Nakatsuji, Hiroomi
  • Kawashima, Naoko
  • Nakano, Jun

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a recording head, a control unit, an ejection malfunction nozzle detecting unit, and a correction processing unit. The recording head is configured to eject ink corresponding to an image to be printed, using arranged nozzles. The control unit is configured to determine nozzles corresponding to the image to be printed and cause the recording head to eject ink from the nozzles. The ejection malfunction nozzle detecting unit is configured to perform an ejection malfunction test and thereby detect an ejection malfunction nozzle among the nozzles. The correction processing unit is configured to perform a correction process corresponding to the detected ejection malfunction nozzle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/21 - Ink jet for multi-colour printing

60.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18760382
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-01
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okada, Masataka
  • Kadota, Masaki
  • Kamiyama, Yuji

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image carrier, a charging device, an exposure device, a developing device, a transfer portion, a cleaning blade, and a control section. The control section detects a charging current amount of the image carrier and, when an integrated current amount obtained by integrating values of the charging current amount in a prescribed length of time is lower than a prescribed threshold value, performs an aging process in which the image carrier is driven to rotate in a charged state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern

61.

BELT CONVEYOR DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18760618
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-01
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshida, Takeshi

Abstract

A correction mechanism of the belt conveyor device, including a pair of inclined bearings and a pair of main-body guides, corrects meanders of a belt. The pair of inclined bearings include a pair of bearing portions, respectively, and a pair of inclined portions, respectively, that are inclined symmetrically with respect to an axial direction of the rollers. The pair of main-body guides are put into contact with the pair of inclined portions, respectively, and make an end side of the rollers in the axial direction moved in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction, together with the pair of inclined bearings during meandering of the belt. The pair of inclined portions and the pair of main-body guides are placed inside the pair of bearing portions, respectively, in the axial direction, as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains

62.

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18760879
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-01
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Otana, Aiichiro

Abstract

A waste ink container includes: a side wall section surrounding a reservoir region; a plurality of receiving openings for receiving ink; a suction opening connected to a suction mechanism; an absorbing member that absorbs the ink; and a plurality of suction air passages defined by space in the reservoir region where the absorbing member is absent, connected to each of the plurality of receiving openings, and forming communication between the receiving opening as a connection destination and the suction opening to cause a suction airflow to pass therethrough generated in response to driving of the suction mechanism. A certain portion of at least one of the suction air passages is defined by space sandwiched between an air passage doubling portion forming a part of the side wall section and the absorbing member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/17 - Ink jet characterised by ink handling
  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles

63.

TRANSPORT APPARATUS HAVING DETENTION DEVICE FOR ACCOMMODATING SHEET, AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM INCLUDING TRANSPORT DEVICE

      
Application Number 18761594
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-02
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kotani, Takashi
  • Inoue, Toshiaki

Abstract

A transport apparatus includes a transport device, a detention device, a reversing device, and a switching device. The transport device sequentially transports sheets, each having an image formed on an upper face thereof, from an image forming apparatus in a predetermined direction. The detention device accommodates therein the sheet delivered from the transport device. The reversing device reverses upper and lower faces of the sheet delivered from the transport device. The switching device switches a destination of the sheet from the transport device, between the detention device and the reversing device. The reversing device includes a reversed sheet supply route through which the reversed sheet is supplied to the image forming apparatus, and a delivery route through which the reversed sheet is discharged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 29/60 - Article switches or diverters diverting the stream into alternative paths
  • B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by rollers
  • B65H 7/02 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors

64.

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18762006
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-02
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Otana, Aiichiro

Abstract

An inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording head, a conveyance member, a control unit, an ink collection unit, an ink passage and a suction unit. In the conveyance member, an opening through which an ink passes is formed. When the conveyance speed of the conveyance member is Vp [mm/s], the air speed of suction air generated in the ink passage is Vh [m/s], the discharge speed of the ink in a position in which the ink passes through the conveyance member is Vi [m/s], a distance from the conveyance member to the reception surface of an ink reception portion is Ld [mm] and a distance from a position in which the last ink droplet passing through the opening passes through the opening to an upstream end portion of the opening is Ls [mm], {(Vh+Vi)/1000}×(Ls/Vp)≥Ld is satisfied.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/17 - Ink jet characterised by ink handling
  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles

65.

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18762059
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-02
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Otana, Aiichiro

Abstract

A bellows section of a suction air passage includes a first portion, a second portion located on one side in a first direction with respect to the first portion, and a third portion located on one side in a second direction with respect to the first portion and the second portion. A partitioning member includes a first partitioning section defining the first portion on the one side in the second direction, a second partitioning section defining the second portion on the one side in the second direction, and a third partitioning section defining the third portion on the other side in the second direction. The first partitioning section, the second partitioning section, and the third partitioning section overlap each other in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/17 - Ink jet characterised by ink handling

66.

BELT CONVEYOR DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18762292
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-02
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshida, Takeshi

Abstract

A correction mechanism of the belt conveyor device, including a pair of inclined bearings and a pair of main-body guides, corrects meanders of a belt. The pair of inclined bearings include a pair of bearing portions, respectively, and a pair of inclined portions, respectively, that are inclined symmetrically with respect to an axial direction of the rollers. The pair of main-body guides are put into contact with the pair of inclined portions, respectively, and make end portions of the rollers in the axial direction moved in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction, together with the pair of inclined bearings during meandering of the belt. The pair of inclined portions and the pair of main-body guides are placed below the rollers. The pair of main-body guides are placed below the pair of inclined portions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains

67.

BELT CONVEYOR DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18762322
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-02
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshida, Takeshi

Abstract

A correction mechanism of the belt conveyor device, including a pair of inclined bearings and a pair of main-body guides, corrects meanders of a belt. The pair of inclined bearings include a pair of bearing portions, respectively, and a pair of inclined portions, respectively, that are inclined symmetrically with respect to an axial direction of the rollers. The pair of main-body guides are put into contact with the pair of inclined portions, respectively, and make an end side of the rollers in the axial direction moved in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction, together with the pair of inclined bearings during meandering of the belt. Either one of the pair of inclined portions or the pair of main-body guides have contact regions each formed from a curved surface convex toward the other being in contact with the one, as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/16 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for transferring a pattern to a second base of a toner pattern, e.g. a powder pattern
  • B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
  • G03G 15/01 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for producing multicoloured copies

68.

WARMING DEVICE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING LOWERING OF WARMING FUNCTION, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND DETERMINATION METHOD

      
Application Number 18763458
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Niimi, Yuna
  • Araki, Takuma

Abstract

A warming device includes a corrugated tube, a storing portion, a heater, a water level sensor, and a determination processing portion. The corrugated tube includes a spiral portion that is formed spirally. The storing portion stores the spiral portion and a liquid heating medium used for warming the spiral portion. The heater heats the storing portion. The water level sensor detects a water level of the heating medium in the storing portion. The determination processing portion determines, based on a detection water level detected by the water level sensor, whether or not the heating medium is in a heating medium shortage state where a storage amount of the heating medium in the storing portion falls below a predetermined lower limit amount.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/175 - Ink supply systems
  • F24H 15/104 - InspectionDiagnosisTrial operation
  • F24H 15/223 - Temperature of the water in the water storage tank
  • F24H 15/248 - Water level of water storage tanks
  • G01F 23/30 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats
  • G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers

69.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18764132
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Maezawa, Nobuhiro

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an ink head unit, a precoating head unit, and a control part. The ink head unit ejects ink to a printing base material conveyed along a predetermined conveying direction. The precoating liquid head unit is disposed on an upstream side of the ink head unit in the conveying direction and ejects precoating liquid to the printing base material. The control part controls the precoating liquid head unit so as to eject the precoating liquid. When a surface tension of the recording base material is smaller than a predetermined value, the control part controls the precoating liquid head unit to eject a predetermined amount of the precoating liquid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/145 - Arrangement thereof
  • B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

70.

WARMING DEVICE CAPABLE OF SHORTENING TIME REQUIRED FOR UNIFORMIZING TEMPERATURE OF HEATING MEDIUM, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18764934
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-05
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Niimi, Yuna
  • Araki, Takuma

Abstract

A warming device includes a corrugated tube, a storing portion, and a heater. The corrugated tube includes a spiral portion that is formed spirally. The storing portion stores the spiral portion and a liquid heating medium used for warming the spiral portion. The heater heats a portion of the storing portion that is lower than an upper end portion of the spiral portion and does not heat a portion of the storing portion that is higher than the upper end portion.

IPC Classes  ?

71.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18712322
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-01
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takada, Junpei
  • Sakashita, Fumiya
  • Sakaguchi, Shoichi
  • Hirobe, Yumi
  • Fujikawa, Takuma

Abstract

In an information notification system, an information processing device on a sending side that sends an e-mail includes: an operation device through which a reminder sending date and time earlier than a start date and time for a conference is to be input; and a controller that, upon satisfaction of a predetermined condition, brings forward the reminder sending date and time and, at the reminder sending date and time, executes sending of the e-mail to an information processing device on a receiving side that receives the e-mail.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
  • H04L 51/224 - Monitoring or handling of messages providing notification on incoming messages, e.g. pushed notifications of received messages

72.

SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD CAPABLE OF SUPPRESSING OCCURRENCE OF PROBLEMS RELATING TO PAIR OF CONVEYING MEMBERS USED FOR SHEET POSITION CORRECTION

      
Application Number 18753099
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-25
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Ishido, Kohei

Abstract

A sheet conveying device includes a sensor, a movement control portion, a detection processing portion, and a switching processing portion. The sensor detects a position in a width direction of a sheet conveyed by a pair of conveying members. The movement control portion controls the movement along the width direction of the pair of conveying members which is nipping the sheet, based on an amount of shift between the position detected by the sensor and a reference position. The detection processing portion detects a sheet size of the sheet. The switching processing portion switches between permitting and not permitting the movement of the pair of conveying members based on a sheet size associated with a sheet feed source and the sheet size detected by the detection processing portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 7/02 - Controlling article feeding, separating, pile-advancing, or associated apparatus, to take account of incorrect feeding, absence of articles, or presence of faulty articles by feelers or detectors
  • B65H 5/06 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by rollers

73.

IMAGE FORMING CONTROL METHOD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18758513
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-28
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishihara, Masaaki
  • Yamamoto, Takenori

Abstract

A processor acquires a pair of first lateral edge positions when a first surface of a target sheet serves as a printing surface. The processor acquires a pair of second lateral edge positions when a second surface of the target sheet serves as a printing surface. The processor acquires matching scale information that specifies a matching scale image from among a plurality of first scale images formed on the first surface of the target sheet whose position matches a position in a width direction of one of a plurality of second scale images formed on the second surface of the target sheet. The processor sets a reference center position according to a ratio of an interval between the pair of second lateral edge positions to an interval between the pair of first lateral edge positions and the matching scale information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form

74.

SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THEREWITH

      
Application Number 18760512
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-01
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Onishi, Shota

Abstract

A sheet feeding apparatus includes a sheet storage portion that stores sheets. The sheet storage portion has a bottom wall portion and a circumferential wall portion. The circumferential wall portion has a pair of support protruding portions and a groove portion. The pair of support protruding portions protrude from opposite inner circumferential faces facing each other along the axial direction of a pivot axis to be inserted in through holes, and pivotably support the sheet stacking plate. The groove portion is concave outward along the axial direction from the opposite inner circumferential faces facing each other along the axial direction of the pivot axis, and extends along the pivoting direction of the projection portion. With the sheet stacking plate raised, the projection portion is disposed in the groove.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 1/14 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with means for advancing the pile to present the articles to a separating device comprising positively-acting mechanical devices
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern

75.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SHORTENING WAIT TIME OF USER BEFORE START OF IMAGE FORMATION, AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18760615
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-01
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Araki, Takuma
  • Niimi, Yuna

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a first ink flow path, a second ink flow path, a heater, and a flow processing portion. The first ink flow path forms a supply path of ink that reaches an ejection portion which ejects the ink. The second ink flow path forms a recovery path of waste ink ejected by the ejection portion. The heater warms the ink at a warming position that is more on an upstream side of a flowing direction of the ink than the ejection portion on the supply path. The flow processing portion causes, when a temperature of the ink in a specific section from the warming position to the ejection portion on the supply path is smaller than a threshold value, the ink warmed by the heater to flow along the supply path and the recovery path until the ink reaches the ejection portion.

IPC Classes  ?

76.

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18760962
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-01
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Otana, Aiichiro

Abstract

A waste ink container includes: a plurality of receiving openings; an absorbing member that absorbs ink; a merging chamber defined by space in a reservoir region where the absorbing member is absent, and located at a position spaced at an interval from each of the plurality of receiving openings; a suction opening forming communication between the merging chamber and the outside of the reservoir region; a plurality of suction air passages defined by space in the reservoir region where the absorbing member is absent, merging with each other in the merging chamber, and forming communication between each of the plurality of receiving openings and the suction opening; and a cover located in the reservoir region and having lower gas permeability than the absorbing member. The cover covers the merging chamber from a direction perpendicular to a certain direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/17 - Ink jet characterised by ink handling
  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles

77.

DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM THAT EXECUTES SPECIFIC PROCESS ON DOCUMENT, AND COMPUTER-READABLE, NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM STORING THEREIN DOCUMENT PROCESSING PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18761502
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-02
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshida, Daisuke

Abstract

A document processing system includes a storage device, and a control device. The storage device contains a document processing program. The control device includes a processor, and executes, when the processor executes the document processing program, an operation including extracting, through OCR, a plurality of values from a document having a form of electronic data, containing the plurality of values with respect to a specific item, reproducing a same number of the documents as a number of pieces of the values extracted, and assigning a file name including the value, to each of the values, as the file name of each of the documents generated through the reproduction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 30/41 - Analysis of document content
  • G06F 16/16 - File or folder operations, e.g. details of user interfaces specifically adapted to file systems
  • G06V 30/10 - Character recognition

78.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SHORTENING WAIT TIME OF USER BEFORE START OF IMAGE FORMATION, AND OPERATION CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18762015
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-02
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Araki, Takuma
  • Niimi, Yuna

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a heater, an accumulation portion, a drive control portion, and a flow processing portion. The heater warms ink at a warming position more on an upstream side of a flowing direction than an ejection portion on a supply path of the ink. The accumulation portion is provided in a specific section from the warming position to the ejection portion on the supply path and accumulates the ink. The drive control portion controls drive of the heater based on a difference between a temperature of the ink at the warming position and a target temperature. The flow processing portion causes, when the temperature of the ink in the specific section is smaller than a threshold value, the ink warmed by the heater to flow along the supply path and a recovery path of waste ink until the ink reaches the ejection portion.

IPC Classes  ?

79.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18762110
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-02
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakaue, Takahisa
  • Kimura, Ryosuke

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image carrying member, a charging device, a charging voltage power supply, an exposure device, a development device, a development voltage power supply, an intermediate transfer member, a primary transfer member, a secondary transfer member, a transfer voltage power supply and a control unit. The development device includes a developer carrying member which carries a developer containing a toner. The development voltage power supply applies, to the developer carrying member, a development voltage in which an alternating-current voltage is superimposed on a direct-current voltage. The transfer voltage power supply applies a transfer voltage to the primary transfer member and the secondary transfer member. The control unit performs a first image quality improvement mode in which the frequency of the alternating-current voltage of the development voltage and a primary transfer current flowing between the image carrying member and the primary transfer member are simultaneously changed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/16 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for transferring a pattern to a second base of a toner pattern, e.g. a powder pattern
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
  • G03G 15/08 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer

80.

BELT CONVEYOR DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18763085
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshida, Takeshi

Abstract

The belt conveyor device includes an endless belt, a pair of biasing members, a pair of tension arms, and a correction mechanism. The pair of biasing members bias a tension roller in such a direction as to heighten tension of the belt. The pair of tension arms retain the tension roller and the pair of biasing members, and are swingably supported by a pair of arm support portions of the casing. The pair of biasing members bias a shaft portion of the tension roller in such a direction as to make the shaft portion farther from the pair of arm support portions. The arm support portions are placed above the shaft portion of the tension roller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains

81.

BELT CONVEYOR DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18763200
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshida, Takeshi

Abstract

A correction mechanism of the belt conveyor device, including a pair of inclined bearings and a pair of main-body guides, corrects meanders of a belt. The pair of inclined bearings include a pair of bearing portions, respectively, and a pair of inclined portions, respectively, that are inclined symmetrically with respect to an axial direction of the rollers. The pair of main-body guides are put into contact with the pair of inclined portions, respectively, and make an end side of the rollers in the axial direction moved in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction, together with the pair of inclined bearings during meandering of the belt. The pair of inclined bearings are fittable to and removable from a shaft portion of one of the rollers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 5/02 - Feeding articles separated from pilesFeeding articles to machines by belts or chains

82.

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18763345
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Takaori, Yasuko

Abstract

An inkjet recording apparatus includes an ink, a circulation type recording head, a damper member that supplies the ink to the circulation type recording head, and an ink supply unit that supplies the ink to the damper member. The circulation type recording head ejects to a recording medium at least a portion of the ink supplied from the damper member and discharges the rest of the ink to the ink supply unit. The ink supply unit includes a relief mechanism. The relief mechanism adjusts the pressure of the ink supplied to the damper member to a level no greater than a predetermined value. The ink contains a pigment, binder resin particles, and an aqueous medium. The binder resin particles have a zeta potential of at least −60.0 mV and no greater than −45.0 mV.

IPC Classes  ?

83.

WARMING DEVICE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING LOWERING OF WARMING FUNCTION, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND DETERMINATION METHOD

      
Application Number 18763409
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Niimi, Yuna
  • Araki, Takuma

Abstract

A warming device includes a corrugated tube, a storing portion, a heater, a temperature sensor, a drive control portion, and a determination processing portion. The corrugated tube includes a spiral portion. The storing portion stores the spiral portion and a liquid heating medium used for warming the spiral portion. The heater heats the storing portion. The temperature sensor is of a contact type, is provided at a position higher than the spiral portion, and is used for detecting a temperature of the heating medium. The drive control portion controls drive of the heater based on a detection temperature detected by the temperature sensor. The determination processing portion determines, based on the detection temperature obtained after a start of the drive of the heater, whether it is a shortage state where a storage amount of the heating medium in the storing portion falls below a predetermined lower limit amount.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/175 - Ink supply systems
  • B41J 29/46 - Applications of alarms, e.g. responsive to approach of end of line
  • F24H 15/104 - InspectionDiagnosisTrial operation
  • F24H 15/223 - Temperature of the water in the water storage tank
  • G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water

84.

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18764103
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-03
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Yamasaki, Shunsuke

Abstract

An inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording head, a blade, and a cleaning liquid supply member. The head unit is provided with a nozzle surface. The cleaning liquid supply member includes a supply port, a sheet member, and a holder. When the cleaning liquid supply member is moved to a supply position and then the recording head is lowered, a tip end of the sheet member comes into contact with the nozzle surface, and then the cleaning liquid supply member is turned from an inclined posture to a supply posture while the tip end of the sheet member is moved along the nozzle surface forward in the moving direction, and the sheet member is disposed between the supply port and the nozzle surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles

85.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT MANAGES APPLICATION ACCESSIBLE BY USER, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM INCLUDING ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AUTHENTICATION APPLICATION PROGRAM, AND NORMAL APPLICATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18890407
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-19
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Nakagoshi, Yumi

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an authentication application device that registers information acquired from an authentication system, and indicating a normal application accessible by a user when the user logs in in the image forming apparatus, in temporary user information, and a normal application device that decides, upon being requested to activate itself, whether the user who has logged in in the image forming apparatus is authorized to utilize the normal application device, on a basis of the temporary user information.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE TRAVELING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024021845
Publication Number 2025/004879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-17
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Miyagawa Seiji

Abstract

An automated guided vehicle (30) includes: a line sensor (41) that is directed to a road surface and reads a travel line (10) and a pattern of colors (21R, 21G, 21B) of a landmark (20); and a control unit (45) that detects the positions of the travel line (10) and the landmark (20) read by the line sensor (41), determines the position of the automated guided vehicle (30) with respect to the detected positions of the travel line (10) and the landmark (20), and determines control information of the automated guided vehicle (30) on the basis of the pattern of colors (21R, 21G, 21B) of the landmark (20) read by the line sensor (41).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/43 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

87.

DATA PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18290658
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-25
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujikawa, Takuma
  • Fujiwara, Nobushiro

Abstract

A data processing device includes a collation device that decides whether first image data and second image data originate from same image data, a comparison device that compares image quality between the first image data and the second image data, when the first image data and the second image data originate from the same image data, and a display controller that causes a display device to display, according to a comparison result from the comparison device, one of a first image represented by the first image data and a second image represented by the second image data, as a selectable image that can be touched through an input device, and the other of the first image and the second image as an unselectable image unable to be selected through the input device.

IPC Classes  ?

88.

SHEET FEEDER CAPABLE OF PULLING OUT AND FEEDING SHEET FROM MULTI-PURPOSE TRAY, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18739546
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-11
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mizuguchi, Keisuke
  • Wakayama, Kei

Abstract

A sheet feeder includes: a multi-purpose tray; a guide roller provided at an end of the multi-purpose tray to come into contact a recording paper sheet protruding from the end of the multi-purpose tray; a spring member that supports the guide roller elastically and movably in upward and downward directions; and a pick-up roller that is disposed apart from the end of the multi-purpose tray movably in the upward and downward directions and, when moved downward, pulls out the recording paper sheet protruding across an upper side of a peripheral surface of the guide roller from the end of the multi-purpose tray while being pressed against a leading end portion of the recording paper sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 3/06 - Rollers or like rotary separators

89.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS THAT DESIGNATES SHEET SUPPLY DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING RECORDING SHEET FOR ADJUSTMENT OPERATION

      
Application Number 18745900
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-17
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakatsuka, Shinji
  • Sone, Daiki

Abstract

An image forming operation includes a plurality of sheet supply devices, an image forming device, an operation device that receives an input of an instruction designating one of the plurality of sheet supply devices, as a supply source of a recording sheet for an adjustment operation, and a controller that decides whether the sheet supply device is to be used as the supply source of the recording sheet for the adjustment operation, with respect to each of the sheet supply devices, according to the instruction inputted to the operation device. When causing the image forming device to execute the adjustment operation, the controller causes the sheet supply device, designated as the supply source of the recording sheet for the adjustment operation, to supply the recording sheet to the image forming device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 13/00 - Devices or arrangements specially adapted for supporting or handling copy material in short lengths, e.g. sheets
  • B41J 13/10 - Sheet holders, retainers, or stationary guides
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern

90.

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18746759
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-18
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Otana, Aiichiro

Abstract

An inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording head, a waste ink container, and a suction mechanism. The waste ink container has a plurality of receiving ports to receive ink ejected from the recording head, a suction port disposed at a position apart from each of the plurality of receiving ports, and a plurality of suction air passages connected to the plurality of receiving ports, respectively, so as to communicate between a destination receiving port and the suction port. The plurality of suction air passages are each bent between the destination receiving port and the suction port, and at least two suction air passages join at a predetermined position between the destination receiving port and the suction port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles

91.

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF EASILY TAKING OVER DATA

      
Application Number 18748723
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-20
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Takatsuki, Yasushi

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming portion, a sheet supply portion, and a control portion. The image forming portion forms an image on a sheet. The sheet supply portion supplies the sheet to the image forming portion. The control portion controls the image forming portion and the sheet supply portion. The control portion includes a first control substrate on which a first control element and a first storage element are mounted. The sheet supply portion includes a second control substrate on which a second control element and a second storage element are mounted. The first control element causes either one of the first storage element and the second storage element to store data related to the sheet supply portion and causes another one of the first storage element and the second storage element to back up the data related to the sheet supply portion at a predetermined timing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 1/21 - Intermediate information storage
  • H04N 1/00 - Scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmissionDetails thereof

92.

FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18748750
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-20
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Uehara, Masakazu
  • Watatani, Tomohiro

Abstract

A fixing device includes a fixing member, a pressure roller, a discharge rollers pair, a discharge guide, and an actuator. The fixing member is heated by a heat source. The pressure roller forms a pressurized region. The discharge rollers pair includes an upper roller and a lower roller, and conveys the sheet passed through the pressurized region. The discharge guide guides the sheet passed through the pressurized region to the discharge rollers pair. The actuator includes a rotating shaft supported by the discharge guide rotatably and movably in an axial direction and a detection piece extending radially from the rotating shaft, and rotated by the sheet passed through the pressurized region to detect the sheet. The discharge guide has a slit in which the detection piece is housed to regulate a moving of the detection piece in a width direction of the sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/20 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for fixing, e.g. by using heat
  • G03G 15/00 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern

93.

HEATER, FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18754132
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-25
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawasaki, Hiroki
  • Tokunaga, Ryohei
  • Kondo, Akihiro
  • Kitabayashi, Yuta
  • Kikugawa, Rina
  • Fujii, Shunsaku
  • Masaoka, Yuto

Abstract

A heater heats a fixing belt in contact with an inner surface of the fixing belt. The fixing belt is formed into a cylindrical shape and rotates around an axis. The heater includes a substrate and a plurality of resistance heat generating elements. The substrate is made of insulator, and elongated in the axial direction. The resistance heat generating elements are arranged on one surface of the substrate facing the inner surface of the fixing belt with gaps in the axial direction, and generate heat by being supplied with power. A relationship between the gap G (mm) and a heat conductivity λ [W/m·K] of the inner surface of the fixing belt satisfies λ≥138G-36.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G03G 15/20 - Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for fixing, e.g. by using heat

94.

SHEET FEEDING DEVICE THAT FEEDS SHEET FROM MULTI TRAY, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18739676
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-11
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokoyama, Koki
  • Wakayama, Kei

Abstract

In a sheet feeding device, when a multi tray is overlaid on a sheet cassette, a rib on the front-end portion of the multi tray is fitted in an engaging slit in the upper edge of a sidewall of the sheet cassette, and protrudes from the sidewall of the sheet cassette. When the sheet cassette and the multi tray overlaid thereon are inserted into an apparatus main body, a boss on the sidewall of the sheet cassette is pressed against a positioning member on an inner wall of the apparatus main body, via the rib protruding outward from the sidewall of the sheet cassette, so that the multi tray and the sheet cassette are set in position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65H 1/14 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with means for advancing the pile to present the articles to a separating device comprising positively-acting mechanical devices
  • B65H 1/26 - Supports or magazines for piles from which articles are to be separated with auxiliary supports to facilitate introduction or renewal of the pile

95.

PACKING CONTAINER

      
Application Number 18743618
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-14
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Itano, Atsushi

Abstract

A packing container includes a tray-fitted palette, a top case, a cushion member, and a slope plate. The tray-fitted palette has a tray on which a packed article is placed and a palette fixed to the bottom surface of the tray. The top case is in a tubular shape open at the bottom and covers the side and top faces of the packed article. The cushion member is placed between the packed article and the top case. When the packed article placed on the tray is moved, the slope plate is coupled to the tray-fitted palette. The cushion member is arranged as a reinforcement stand under the slope plate coupled to the tray-fitted palette.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 61/00 - External frames or supports adapted to be assembled around, or applied to, articles
  • B65D 19/38 - Details or accessories
  • B65D 75/04 - Articles or materials wholly enclosed in single sheets or wrapper blanks
  • B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
  • B65D 81/05 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
  • B65D 81/107 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using blocks of shock-absorbing material

96.

COOLING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18748806
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-20
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Soda, Tomohisa

Abstract

A floating body is stored in a tank with a coolant and has a lower density than the coolant. A swing member is swingably supported and includes a contact portion which is displaced by being brought into contact with the tank and a to-be-detected portion which moves in an interlocking manner with the displacement of the contact portion. A sensor detects the floating body or the to-be-detected portion present at a detection position. The tank includes a restriction portion which restricts a movable range of the floating body to a range in which the detection position is a lower limit. By the attachment of the tank to the attachment portion, the to-be-detected portion is displaced from the detection position to an evacuation position in the interlocking manner with the displacement of the contact portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01F 23/36 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using rotatable arms or other pivotable transmission elements using electrically actuated indicating means
  • G03G 21/16 - Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
  • G03G 21/20 - Humidity or temperature control

97.

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18750048
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-21
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Otana, Aiichiro

Abstract

An inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording head, a waste ink container, and a suction mechanism. The waste ink container has a plurality of receiving ports to receive ink, a suction port, and a plurality of suction air passages configured to communicate between a destination receiving port and the suction port. The suction air passages include a plurality of first air passages connected to one first receiving port, and a plurality of second air passages respectively connected to a plurality of second receiving ports, so as to extend to the suction port. The plurality of first air passages respectively join the second air passages different to each other, so as to communicate between the first receiving port and the suction port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 2/165 - Prevention of nozzle clogging, e.g. cleaning, capping or moistening for nozzles
  • B41J 2/185 - Ink-collectorsInk-catchers

98.

INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18751146
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-21
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Suzuki, Motoki

Abstract

An inkjet recording includes a conveyance path that conveys a recording medium, a recording head, at least one humidity measuring part, and at least one humidifying air supplying part. The recording head discharges ink onto the recording medium conveyed along the conveyance path. At least one humidity measuring part measures humidity in the vicinity of the recording head. At least one humidifying air supplying part supplies humidifying air to the conveyance path. When the humidity measured by the humidity measuring part is equal to or less than a predetermined humidity threshold value, inkjet recording apparatus supplies the humidified air by the humidified air supplying part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/00 - Devices or arrangements for supporting or handling copy material in sheet or web form
  • B41J 2/045 - Ink jet characterised by the jet generation process generating single droplets or particles on demand by pressure, e.g. electromechanical transducers

99.

Methods and printing system using intelligent RIP I/O for printing operations

      
Application Number 18244643
Grant Number 12175140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-11
First Publication Date 2024-12-24
Grant Date 2024-12-24
Owner Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Bhatt, Jayant
  • Morales, Javier A.

Abstract

A front end of a raster image processing (RIP) system decides a starting storage location and a storage hierarchy. The hierarchy dictates where the rendered pages of a job will be stored. At least one page of a first set of pages of a job are stored at a memory for the RIP system. At least one page of a second set of pages of the job are stored in a storage drive when the memory is not available. The type of job also dictates that the rendered pages of the job are stored in the storage drive. Complex pages also are stored in the storage drive while simple pages are discarded. The processing operations are managed so that the print engine is running efficiently.

IPC Classes  ?

100.

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVER, AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY PRESENTING MODIFIED PART OF RELATED DOCUMENT DATA

      
Application Number 18335128
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-14
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Shoji, Hidenori

Abstract

Provided is a document management system that automatically presents a modified part of related document data. The modified document acquiring unit acquires modified document data that has been modified. The related document acquiring unit selects and acquires related document data for the modified document data acquired by the modified document acquiring unit from a plurality of document data. The question generating unit generates a question sentence from a sentence of the modified part of the modified document data acquired by the modified document acquiring unit. The modification deciding unit generates answers to the question sentence generated by the question generating unit for the modified document data and the related document data, respectively, and, when the similarity between the answers is lower than a specific threshold, determines that the related document data needs to be modified and presents the determination to the user.

IPC Classes  ?

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