JP3923365B2 - Conveying medium detection device - Google Patents

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JP3923365B2
JP3923365B2 JP2002143633A JP2002143633A JP3923365B2 JP 3923365 B2 JP3923365 B2 JP 3923365B2 JP 2002143633 A JP2002143633 A JP 2002143633A JP 2002143633 A JP2002143633 A JP 2002143633A JP 3923365 B2 JP3923365 B2 JP 3923365B2
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仁 西林
浩幸 川村
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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
本発明は、複写機、プリンタ、ファクシミリ等の画像形成装置に関する。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
搬送媒体の斜行量を検出する技術として、特開昭57−8183号公報(媒体吸入装置におけるスキュー検出装置)や特開昭57−131652号公報(記録媒体のスキュー検出装置)が知られており、これらの公報では発光素子と受光素子が搬送媒体を挟みこむように配置される構成が公開されている。
【0003】
また、この技術では複数個の素子が必要となることから、個数低減を目的に発光素子と受光素子、それとプリズムを使うことで斜行を検知する構成が提案されており、例えば、特開平6−100205号公報(搬送媒体の検出装置)が存在している。
【0004】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
ところがこの技術では、半透明の搬送媒体しか扱えないために不透明の媒体に対しては前出の方式を採用することしか考えが及ばないことになる。一方で、近年、装置の小型化、高密度化が急速に進み、素子を配置するスペースが限られてきている。
【0005】
そこで、本発明の目的は、発光素子と受光素子の機能を有する検出素子を用いて高精度に搬送媒体の検出および斜行量の計測が可能である搬送媒体検出装置を提供することにある。
【0006】
【課題を解決するための手段】
前記の課題を解決するために、請求項1記載の発明では、搬送媒体の到来を検出するためにこの搬送媒体の進行方向前方に検出機構として配置された複数個の検出素子を備え、これらの検出素子の搬送媒体を検出する発光軸線を合わせた搬送媒体検出装置を最も主要な特徴とする。
【0007】
請求項2記載の発明では、請求項1記載において、前記発光軸線が前記搬送媒体の進行方向に対して直交方向であり、かつ前記検出素子が任意の基準となる部材からの既知の距離を検出する構成となっている搬送媒体検出装置を主要な特徴とする。
【0008】
請求項3記載の発明では、請求項1記載において、前記搬送媒体の到達を検出する前記検出機構が、前記搬送媒体の進行方向と平行な面を有する検出素子保持材と予め発光軸線が調整された検出素子とに分離されている搬送媒体検出装置を主要な特徴とする。
【0009】
請求項4記載の発明では、請求項3記載において、前記検出素子保持材に予め発光軸線が調整された検出素子を取り付けるさいに任意の基準となる部材からの既知の長さを有する校正板を使用する搬送媒体検出装置を主要な特徴とする。
【0010】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下、図面により本発明を詳細に説明する。図1は一般的な搬送媒体検出装置を示す概略図である。図1に示すように、発光素子と受光素子の機能を併せ持った検出素子を検出機構として使用することによって搬送媒体2を検出する方式は良く知られている。
【0011】
図2は検出素子を搬送媒体の幅方向に対して複数個配置した例を示す概略平面図である。図3は図2の例の断面図である。このように検出素子1a,1bを搬送媒体2の幅方向に対して複数個配置し、各検出素子1a,1bが搬送媒体2を検出するタイミングを計測することにより斜行量の計測が可能となる。
【0012】
図2および図3の例では2つの検出素子1a,1bを配置している。搬送媒体2を検出する位置(発光軸線)が2つの検出素子1a,1bの間で異なる場合でも、搬送媒体2と検出素子1a,1bが常に同じ距離であれば問題ない。しかし、この距離が検出素子1a,1b間で異なる場合には、それらが搬送媒体2を検出する位置も互いに異なり、その結果斜行量も異なることになる。
【0013】
ここで、搬送媒体2を検出する位置は搬送媒体2と検出素子1a,1bが常に同じ距離であれば問題ない。このことは、検出素子1a,1bの発光が搬送媒体2の進行方向先端を同一距離において検出すればよいので、検出素子1a,1bの発光軸線は傾斜していても同一の傾斜であれば問題はない。したがって、搬送媒体2を検出する位置は検出素子1a,1bの位置および発光軸線の位置も包含している。
【0014】
図4は本発明による搬送媒体検出装置の第1の実施の形態を示す概略断面図である。この実施の形態は、どちらか一方の検出素子(例えば、1a)の検出する位置(発光軸線)をもう一方の検出素子(例えば、1b)の位置(発光軸線)に合わせた例を示す。これにより両方の検出素子1a,1bの距離が変わっても双方の検出素子1a,1bの検出位置は同じになる。
【0015】
このような場合には、搬送媒体2の進行方向に対して検出素子(1aまたは1b)の検出位置(発光軸線)を垂直にする必要はない。図5は図4の実施の形態の変形例を示す概略断面図である。図5は検出位置(発光軸線)が搬送媒体2の進行方向に対して垂直でない場合を示している。
【0016】
図6は複写機、プリンタ、ファクシミリに応用した本発明による搬送媒体検出装置の第2の実施の形態を示す概略断面図である。複写機、プリンタ、ファクシミリでは搬送媒体の斜行は画像に直接影響するために、その有無は非常に重要である。また、搬送媒体2の搬送速度を変えずに印字枚数を増やすためには、搬送媒体2の間隔をできるだけ少なくする必要がある。このため搬送媒体2の基準となる部材の、例えば、レジストローラ4の中心からの絶対位置の高精度検出は非常に重要になってきている。
【0017】
この場合は検出素子1a,1bと搬送媒体2の距離によって検出タイミングが異なることを避けるために搬送媒体2の進行方向に対して直角に検出位置(発光軸線)を設定する必要がある。
【0018】
ここまでは検出機構について説明してきたが、次に図7に基づき、検出機構を位置決めする方法について説明する。図7は複写機、プリンタ、ファクシミリに応用した本発明による搬送媒体検出装置の第3の実施の形態を示す概略断面図である。
【0019】
検出機構を搬送媒体2の進行方向と平行な面を有する検出素子保持材3と検出位置(軸)が調整された検出素子1a,1bに分離する。検出素子保持材3に予め検出位置(発光軸線)が調整された検出素子1aまたは1bを取り付けるさいに任意の基準となる部材の、例えば、レジストローラ4の中心から既知の長さを有する校正板5をセットする。
【0020】
次に複数の検出素子1a,1bが校正板5を検出するまで、これらを検出素子保持材3上でそれぞれスライドさせる。これによって、複数の検出素子1a,1bの検出位置(発光軸線)を簡単にかつ高精度に同一にし、かつ搬送媒体2に対して垂直にすることができる。
【0021】
これにより、本発明の搬送媒体検出装置は、ユニットレベルでの搬送機能評価はもちろん、複写機、プリンタ、ファクシミリに搭載することによって斜行量の補正や搬送媒体間の間隔低減にも効果を発揮する。
【0022】
【発明の効果】
以上説明したように、請求項1によれば、搬送媒体の到来を検出するためにこの搬送媒体の進行方向前方に検出機構として配置された複数個の検出素子を備え、これらの検出素子の搬送媒体を検出する発光軸線を合わせたので、検出素子と搬送媒体の距離が変化しても、それぞれの検出素子の検出位置を同一にすることができる。
【0023】
請求項2によれば、前記発光軸線が前記搬送媒体の進行方向に対して直交方向であり、かつ前記検出素子が任意の基準となる部材からの既知の距離を検出する構成となっているので、高精度で搬送媒体の検出を行うことができる。
【0024】
請求項3によれば、前記搬送媒体の到達を検出する前記検出機構が、前記搬送媒体の進行方向と平行な面を有する検出素子保持材と予め発光軸線が調整された検出素子とに分離されているので、搬送媒体に関連して検出位置を合わせ易い。
【0025】
請求項4によれば、前記検出素子保持材に予め発光軸線が調整された検出素子を取り付けるさいに任意の基準となる部材からの既知の長さを有する校正板を使用するので、より簡単にかつ高精度に位置決めが可能となる。本発明においては、また、スペースを取らずに搬送媒体の検出および斜行量の高精度での計測が可能となる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】一般的な搬送媒体検出装置を示す概略図である。
【図2】検出素子を搬送媒体の幅方向に対して複数個配置した例を示す概略平面図である。
【図3】検出素子が複数個配置された場合の不具合を示す図である。
【図4】本発明による搬送媒体検出装置の第1の実施の形態を示す概略断面図である。
【図5】図4の実施の形態の変形例を示す概略断面図である。
【図6】複写機、プリンタ、ファクシミリに応用した本発明による搬送媒体検出装置の第2の実施の形態を示す概略断面図である。
【図7】複写機、プリンタ、ファクシミリに応用した本発明による搬送媒体検出装置の第3の実施の形態を示す概略断面図である。
【符号の説明】
1a 検出素子(検出機構)
1b 検出素子(検出機構)
2 搬送媒体
3 検出素子保持材(検出機構)
4 レジストローラ
5 校正板
[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine, a printer, and a facsimile.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 57-8183 (a skew detection device in a medium suction device) and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 57-131651 (a skew detection device for a recording medium) are known as techniques for detecting the amount of skew of a conveyance medium. In these publications, a configuration in which the light emitting element and the light receiving element are arranged so as to sandwich the conveyance medium is disclosed.
[0003]
Further, since this technique requires a plurality of elements, a configuration for detecting skew by using a light emitting element, a light receiving element, and a prism for the purpose of reducing the number has been proposed. No.-100205 (conveying medium detection device) exists.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, with this technology, only the translucent transport medium can be handled, so it is only possible to adopt the above-described method for an opaque medium. On the other hand, in recent years, miniaturization and high density of devices have rapidly progressed, and space for arranging elements has been limited.
[0005]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a transport medium detection apparatus capable of detecting a transport medium and measuring a skew amount with high accuracy using a detection element having functions of a light emitting element and a light receiving element.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes a plurality of detection elements arranged as detection mechanisms in front of the traveling direction of the carrier medium in order to detect the arrival of the carrier medium. The most important feature is a carrier medium detection device that matches the emission axis for detecting the carrier medium of the detection element.
[0007]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the light emitting axis is a direction orthogonal to the traveling direction of the transport medium, and the detection element detects a known distance from a member serving as an arbitrary reference. The main feature is a carrier medium detection device configured as described above.
[0008]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the detection mechanism for detecting the arrival of the transport medium has a light emitting axis adjusted in advance with a detection element holding member having a surface parallel to the traveling direction of the transport medium. The main feature is a carrier medium detection device separated into detection elements.
[0009]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a calibration plate according to the third aspect, wherein a calibration plate having a known length from an arbitrary reference member is attached to the detection element holding member with a detection element whose emission axis is adjusted in advance. The main feature is the carrier medium detection device to be used.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a general carrier medium detection apparatus. As shown in FIG. 1, a method of detecting a carrier medium 2 by using a detection element having both functions of a light emitting element and a light receiving element as a detection mechanism is well known.
[0011]
FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing an example in which a plurality of detection elements are arranged in the width direction of the transport medium. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the example of FIG. In this way, a plurality of detection elements 1a and 1b are arranged in the width direction of the transport medium 2, and the skew amount can be measured by measuring the timing at which the detection elements 1a and 1b detect the transport medium 2. Become.
[0012]
In the example of FIGS. 2 and 3, two detection elements 1a and 1b are arranged. Even when the position (light emission axis) for detecting the transport medium 2 is different between the two detection elements 1a and 1b, there is no problem as long as the transport medium 2 and the detection elements 1a and 1b are always the same distance. However, when this distance is different between the detection elements 1a and 1b, the positions where they detect the transport medium 2 are also different from each other, and as a result, the skew amount is also different.
[0013]
Here, there is no problem as long as the conveyance medium 2 and the detection elements 1a and 1b are always at the same distance as the position where the conveyance medium 2 is detected. This is a problem because the light emission of the detection elements 1a and 1b only needs to detect the front end in the traveling direction of the carrier medium 2 at the same distance, so long as the light emission axis of the detection elements 1a and 1b is inclined. There is no. Therefore, the position for detecting the transport medium 2 includes the positions of the detection elements 1a and 1b and the position of the light emission axis.
[0014]
FIG. 4 is a schematic sectional view showing the first embodiment of the carrier medium detection device according to the present invention. This embodiment shows an example in which the position (light emission axis) detected by one of the detection elements (for example, 1a) is matched with the position (light emission axis) of the other detection element (for example, 1b). Thereby, even if the distance between both detection elements 1a and 1b changes, the detection positions of both detection elements 1a and 1b become the same.
[0015]
In such a case, the detection position (light emission axis) of the detection element (1a or 1b) need not be perpendicular to the traveling direction of the transport medium 2. FIG. 5 is a schematic sectional view showing a modification of the embodiment of FIG. FIG. 5 shows a case where the detection position (light emission axis) is not perpendicular to the traveling direction of the transport medium 2.
[0016]
FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a second embodiment of a carrier medium detecting apparatus according to the present invention applied to a copying machine, a printer, and a facsimile. In copying machines, printers, and facsimiles, the skew of the transport medium directly affects the image, so its presence or absence is very important. Further, in order to increase the number of printed sheets without changing the transport speed of the transport medium 2, it is necessary to reduce the distance between the transport media 2 as much as possible. For this reason, highly accurate detection of the absolute position of a member serving as a reference of the transport medium 2 from, for example, the center of the registration roller 4 has become very important.
[0017]
In this case, it is necessary to set the detection position (light emission axis) at a right angle to the traveling direction of the carrier medium 2 in order to avoid that the detection timing differs depending on the distance between the detection elements 1a, 1b and the carrier medium 2.
[0018]
The detection mechanism has been described so far. Next, a method for positioning the detection mechanism will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic sectional view showing a third embodiment of the carrier medium detecting apparatus according to the present invention applied to a copying machine, a printer, and a facsimile.
[0019]
The detection mechanism is separated into a detection element holding member 3 having a surface parallel to the traveling direction of the transport medium 2 and detection elements 1a and 1b whose detection positions (axes) are adjusted. A calibration plate having a known length from the center of the registration roller 4, for example, a member serving as an arbitrary reference when the detection element 1a or 1b whose detection position (light emission axis) has been adjusted in advance is attached to the detection element holding member 3 Set 5
[0020]
Next, these are slid on the detection element holding member 3 until the detection elements 1a and 1b detect the calibration plate 5. As a result, the detection positions (light emission axis) of the plurality of detection elements 1a and 1b can be easily and accurately made identical and can be perpendicular to the transport medium 2.
[0021]
As a result, the transport medium detection device of the present invention is effective not only for evaluating transport functions at the unit level, but also for correcting skew feeding and reducing the spacing between transport media by being mounted on a copier, printer, or facsimile. To do.
[0022]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the first aspect, in order to detect the arrival of the transport medium, the transport medium includes a plurality of detection elements arranged as detection mechanisms in front of the traveling direction of the transport medium. Since the emission axes for detecting the medium are matched, even if the distance between the detection element and the transport medium changes, the detection position of each detection element can be made the same.
[0023]
According to claim 2, the light emitting axis is in a direction perpendicular to the traveling direction of the transport medium, and the detection element detects a known distance from an arbitrary reference member. The conveyance medium can be detected with high accuracy.
[0024]
According to a third aspect, the detection mechanism for detecting the arrival of the transport medium is separated into a detection element holding member having a surface parallel to the traveling direction of the transport medium and a detection element whose emission axis is adjusted in advance. Therefore, it is easy to adjust the detection position in relation to the transport medium.
[0025]
According to claim 4, since a calibration plate having a known length from an arbitrary reference member is used when attaching a detection element whose emission axis has been adjusted in advance to the detection element holding member, it is easier. In addition, positioning can be performed with high accuracy. In the present invention, it is also possible to detect the transport medium and measure the skew amount with high accuracy without taking up space.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a general carrier medium detection device.
FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing an example in which a plurality of detection elements are arranged in the width direction of a transport medium.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a problem when a plurality of detection elements are arranged.
FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a first embodiment of a carrier medium detection device according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modification of the embodiment of FIG.
FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a second embodiment of a carrier medium detection device according to the present invention applied to a copying machine, a printer, and a facsimile machine.
FIG. 7 is a schematic sectional view showing a third embodiment of a carrier medium detection device according to the present invention applied to a copying machine, a printer, and a facsimile machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
1a Detection element (detection mechanism)
1b Detection element (detection mechanism)
2 Conveying medium 3 Detection element holding material (detection mechanism)
4 Registration roller 5 Calibration plate

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搬送媒体の到来を検出するためにこの搬送媒体の進行方向前方に検出機構として配置された複数個の検出素子を備え、これらの検出素子の搬送媒体を検出する発光軸線を合わせたことを特徴とする搬送媒体検出装置。A plurality of detection elements arranged as detection mechanisms in front of the traveling direction of the conveyance medium to detect the arrival of the conveyance medium, and the emission axes for detecting the conveyance medium of these detection elements are aligned. A carrier medium detecting device. 前記発光軸線が前記搬送媒体の進行方向に対して直交方向であり、かつ前記検出素子が任意の基準となる部材からの既知の距離を検出する構成となっていることを特徴とする請求項1記載の搬送媒体検出装置。2. The light emitting axis is in a direction orthogonal to the traveling direction of the carrier medium, and the detection element is configured to detect a known distance from an arbitrary reference member. The carrier medium detection device according to the description. 前記搬送媒体の到達を検出する前記検出機構が、前記搬送媒体の進行方向と平行な面を有する検出素子保持材と予め発光軸線が調整された検出素子とに分離されていることを特徴とする請求項1記載の搬送媒体検出装置。The detection mechanism for detecting the arrival of the transport medium is separated into a detection element holding member having a surface parallel to the traveling direction of the transport medium and a detection element whose emission axis is adjusted in advance. The carrier medium detection device according to claim 1. 前記検出素子保持材に予め発光軸線が調整された検出素子を取り付けるさいに任意の基準となる部材からの既知の長さを有する校正板を使用することを特徴とする請求項3記載の搬送媒体検出装置。4. The transport medium according to claim 3, wherein a calibration plate having a known length from an arbitrary reference member is used when a detection element whose emission axis is adjusted in advance is attached to the detection element holding member. Detection device.
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