JPS6197663A - Electrostatic recorder - Google Patents
Electrostatic recorderInfo
- Publication number
- JPS6197663A JPS6197663A JP59219483A JP21948384A JPS6197663A JP S6197663 A JPS6197663 A JP S6197663A JP 59219483 A JP59219483 A JP 59219483A JP 21948384 A JP21948384 A JP 21948384A JP S6197663 A JPS6197663 A JP S6197663A
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- Japan
- Prior art keywords
- unit
- recording device
- image forming
- carrying body
- prescribed position
- Prior art date
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G21/00—Arrangements not provided for by groups G03G13/00 - G03G19/00, e.g. cleaning, elimination of residual charge
- G03G21/16—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
- G03G21/18—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements using a processing cartridge, whereby the process cartridge comprises at least two image processing means in a single unit
- G03G21/1839—Means for handling the process cartridge in the apparatus body
- G03G21/1842—Means for handling the process cartridge in the apparatus body for guiding and mounting the process cartridge, positioning, alignment, locks
- G03G21/1853—Means for handling the process cartridge in the apparatus body for guiding and mounting the process cartridge, positioning, alignment, locks the process cartridge being mounted perpendicular to the axis of the photosensitive member
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G21/00—Arrangements not provided for by groups G03G13/00 - G03G19/00, e.g. cleaning, elimination of residual charge
- G03G21/16—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements
- G03G21/1604—Arrangement or disposition of the entire apparatus
- G03G21/1623—Means to access the interior of the apparatus
- G03G21/1633—Means to access the interior of the apparatus using doors or covers
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G2221/00—Processes not provided for by group G03G2215/00, e.g. cleaning or residual charge elimination
- G03G2221/16—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements and complete machine concepts
- G03G2221/1636—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements and complete machine concepts for the exposure unit
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G2221/00—Processes not provided for by group G03G2215/00, e.g. cleaning or residual charge elimination
- G03G2221/16—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements and complete machine concepts
- G03G2221/1651—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements and complete machine concepts for connecting the different parts
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- G—PHYSICS
- G03—PHOTOGRAPHY; CINEMATOGRAPHY; ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ELECTROGRAPHY; HOLOGRAPHY
- G03G—ELECTROGRAPHY; ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY; MAGNETOGRAPHY
- G03G2221/00—Processes not provided for by group G03G2215/00, e.g. cleaning or residual charge elimination
- G03G2221/16—Mechanical means for facilitating the maintenance of the apparatus, e.g. modular arrangements and complete machine concepts
- G03G2221/18—Cartridge systems
- G03G2221/183—Process cartridge
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Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
〔産業上の利用分野〕
本発明は電子写真複写機、レーザープリンター等の静電
記録装置、特に−次画像担持体ユニットを自動的にその
所定位置に装着する機能を有する静電記録装置に関する
ものである。[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an electrostatic recording device such as an electrophotographic copying machine or a laser printer, and in particular, to an electrostatic recording device such as an electrophotographic copying machine or a laser printer. The present invention relates to an electrostatic recording device having the following.
電子写真法を用いた複写機、プリンター等において、メ
ンテナンス等の目的で像形成ドラムを中心とした像形成
ユニットを着脱可能にしたものが知られている。2. Description of the Related Art Copying machines, printers, and the like that use electrophotography are known to have an image forming unit centered on an image forming drum that is removable for purposes such as maintenance.
このようなものをレーザープリンターを1例として説明
する。Such a device will be explained using a laser printer as an example.
第4図は、原稿読取装置から電気信号を受け、レーザー
発振器を備えた光学系によって原稿画像の走査露光を行
う形式の記録装置であるが、この形式の記録装置におけ
る画像の走査は、多面反射鏡の回転によって行なわれる
ので光学系全体が小型でありまた走査のための移動を要
せずコンパクトなので光学系全体を像形成ユニット1と
してまとめて記録装置全体に取付けることが可能となっ
ている。Figure 4 shows a type of recording device that receives electrical signals from a document reading device and scans and exposes the document image using an optical system equipped with a laser oscillator. Since scanning is performed by rotating a mirror, the entire optical system is compact and does not require movement for scanning, making it possible to install the entire optical system as an image forming unit 1 in the entire recording apparatus.
また転写した記録紙を受ける排紙皿3は図示の如く光学
系のコンパクト化によって生じた記録装置内のスペース
に配置出来るので記録装置全体が占有する床面積が小さ
くて済む他、転写された記録紙を表裏反転して積層す、
ることとなるので転写した記録紙を原稿のページ類と一
致させることも可能となっている。Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the paper discharge tray 3 that receives the transferred recording paper can be placed in the space created within the recording device due to the compactness of the optical system, so the floor space occupied by the entire recording device can be reduced, and the transferred recording Turn the paper inside out and stack it,
Therefore, it is possible to match the transferred recording paper with the pages of the original document.
かかる記録装置では中間像担持体その他の画像形成機能
を一次画像担持体ユニット2として1つの容器にユニッ
ト化して組込み、点検や清掃に際して容易に着脱される
よう取付けられているが、その取付位置は他の機能部分
との関係から所定の位置に正確に装着されることが要件
とされている。In such a recording device, the intermediate image carrier and other image forming functions are assembled into a single container as a primary image carrier unit 2, and are mounted so that they can be easily attached and detached for inspection and cleaning. It is required to be installed accurately in a predetermined position due to the relationship with other functional parts.
そのため容器底面に取付けたビンをガイドビンとして位
置を定め、数個所のねじ止めによって記録装置に固定す
る手段がとられているが、容器の背丈が大きく、しかも
固定の場所を底部に設けざるを得ないので作業性が頗る
悪く点検、清掃の度毎に多くの労力と時間を要している
。For this reason, a method is used to determine the position of a bottle attached to the bottom of the container as a guide bottle and fix it to the recording device with several screws, but the container is large and there is no choice but to provide a fixing location at the bottom. Because of this, the work efficiency is extremely poor and a lot of labor and time are required each time inspection and cleaning are performed.
本発明は、記録装置に対する一次画像担持体ユニットの
着脱作業を労力を要せずかつ迅速に出来るよう1こする
ことを目的としたものである。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to quickly attach and detach a primary image carrier unit to a recording apparatus without requiring any effort.
本発明は、記録装置内における一次画像担持体ユニット
の上部に弾性状の41衝部材の一端を軸着して回動可能
に設け、記録装置の蓋が閉じられている場合には鉄蓋が
前記緩衝部材を圧着して前記−次画像担持体ユニットを
記録装置の底部に圧接しで保持し、前記蓋が開かれた場
合には追従してiif記緩衝部材が回転し、前記−次画
像担持体ユニットの上部より退避するよう構成するもの
で、それは、少なくとも中間像担持体を有する一次画像
担持体ユニットを着脱可能に設けた静電記録装置におい
て、開閉自在な蓋を設け、鉄蓋に前記ユニットを所定位
置に位置させる部分を設けたことを特徴とする静電記録
装置によって達成される。In the present invention, one end of an elastic 41 impact member is rotatably attached to the upper part of the primary image carrier unit in the recording apparatus, and when the lid of the recording apparatus is closed, the iron lid is closed. The buffer member is press-fitted to hold the next image carrier unit in pressure contact with the bottom of the recording device, and when the lid is opened, the buffer member iif rotates accordingly, and the next image carrier unit is held in pressure contact with the bottom of the recording device. This device is configured to be retracted from the upper part of the carrier unit, and is used in an electrostatic recording apparatus in which a primary image carrier unit having at least an intermediate image carrier is detachably provided, and a lid that can be opened and closed is provided, and a lid is attached to the iron lid. This is achieved by an electrostatic recording device characterized by providing a portion for positioning the unit at a predetermined position.
本発明による静電記録装置の1実施例を第1図ないし第
3図に示す。One embodiment of an electrostatic recording device according to the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1-3.
第1図は中間像担持体12a、帯電極12b、転写、分
離極12cそれにクリーニング装置12d等を収容して
ユニット化した一次画像担持体ユニット12を記録装置
本体に対して一対の〃イドピン15を案内として装着し
、レーザー発振器、変調装置および多面反射鏡を内蔵し
た像形成ユニット11および排紙皿13をそれぞれセッ
ト位置として記録装置を稼働出来る状態とした場合を示
している。FIG. 1 shows a primary image carrier unit 12, which is a unit containing an intermediate image carrier 12a, a charging electrode 12b, a transfer/separation electrode 12c, a cleaning device 12d, etc., and a pair of id pins 15 connected to the main body of the recording apparatus. A case is shown in which the image forming unit 11 and the paper discharge tray 13, each of which is attached as a guide and has a built-in laser oscillator, modulator, and multifaceted mirror, are set to the set position, and the recording apparatus is ready for operation.
前記記録装置における一次画像担持体ユニット12は前
記像形成二二ツ)11の底面部11aに圧着されて弾性
変形したa筒部材23の反力により押圧されているので
、前記ガイドビン15による平面上の位置決め作用と相
俟って前記担持体ユニット12を記録装置内の所定位置
に正確に保持しその結果、画像形成のプロセスが正常に
行なわれるよう構成されている。The primary image carrier unit 12 in the recording apparatus is pressed by the reaction force of the a-cylindrical member 23 which is pressed against the bottom surface 11a of the image forming unit 11 and elastically deformed, so that the primary image carrier unit 12 is pressed against the bottom surface 11a of the image forming unit 11 by the reaction force of the a-cylindrical member 23 which is elastically deformed. In combination with the above positioning action, the carrier unit 12 is accurately held at a predetermined position within the recording apparatus, so that the image forming process can be performed normally.
前記緩衝部材23は、第2図に示す如き波形状を呈した
左右一対の板ばねから構成されたもので、それぞれの両
端部に軸21および22を巻着して固定し、その両軸端
21aが記録装置の左右の基板によって軸支されている
ので、前記緩衝部材23は軸21を支点としてほば18
0° の範囲内で自由に回転出来るようになっている。The buffer member 23 is composed of a pair of left and right leaf springs exhibiting a wave shape as shown in FIG. 21a is pivotally supported by the left and right substrates of the recording apparatus, the buffer member 23 is approximately 18 cm wide with the shaft 21 as a fulcrum.
It can be rotated freely within a range of 0°.
従って前記担持体ユニット12を記録装置から取出す場
合には、第3図に示す如く前記像形成ユニット11を右
方にスライドして移動し、また前記排紙皿13を袖13
aを支点として回転して開放したのち圧着を解除された
前記am部材23を袖21を支、αとして時計方向に開
放するのみで極めて簡単に担持体ユニット12を取出す
ことが出来るようになっている。Therefore, when taking out the carrier unit 12 from the recording apparatus, the image forming unit 11 is slid to the right as shown in FIG.
The carrier unit 12 can be taken out very easily by simply opening the am member 23 by rotating it using a as a fulcrum, and then opening the am member 23, which has been released from crimping, in a clockwise direction using the sleeve 21 as a support and α. There is.
なお、前記像形成ユニット11の左側端部11bに接続
して更に一点鎖線にて示す如(隔壁11cを設ければ前
記像形成ユニットuのスライドにより前記隔壁11cが
圧着解除により浮上した前記軸22を係合して自動的に
前記緩衝部材23を反転させる作用をするので前記担持
体ユニット12の取出しはより簡単となる。Note that if a partition wall 11c is provided connected to the left end portion 11b of the image forming unit 11 as shown by a dashed line, the partition wall 11c will be lifted up by the sliding of the image forming unit u and the shaft 22 Since the buffer member 23 is automatically inverted by engaging the buffer member 23, the carrier unit 12 can be taken out more easily.
一方、前記担持体ユニット12を再び記録装置に装着す
るには、@3図において、担持体ユニット12を挿入し
つつその〃イドピン15を装置底面の〃イド穴16に嵌
入せしめたあと、ついで前記像形成ユニット11を左方
にスライドしてセット位置に移動すると像形成ユニット
11の左側端部itbが前記軸22に当接して前記緩衝
部材23を反時計方向にほば180° 回転したのちそ
の底面部11aを以って前記緩衝部材23を圧着し前記
担持体ユニツ)12をその所定位置に正確に圧接して保
持すると共に衝撃の伝達を防止する効果をも果たすこと
が出来る。On the other hand, in order to attach the carrier unit 12 to the recording apparatus again, as shown in Figure 3, after inserting the carrier unit 12 and fitting its id pin 15 into the id hole 16 on the bottom of the apparatus, When the image forming unit 11 is slid to the left and moved to the set position, the left end itb of the image forming unit 11 contacts the shaft 22, rotates the buffer member 23 counterclockwise approximately 180 degrees, and then By pressing the buffer member 23 with the bottom surface portion 11a, it is possible to accurately press and hold the carrier unit 12 in its predetermined position, and also to prevent the transmission of impact.
なお前記緩衝部材23は、現像装置14の両件側に位置
しかつ前記担持体ユニット12の容器をバランスを保っ
て圧着し得る位置を占めるようその間隔が設定されてい
るものとする。It is assumed that the buffer members 23 are located on both sides of the developing device 14, and the spacing is set so that the buffer members 23 occupy a position where the containers of the carrier unit 12 can be pressed together while maintaining balance.
本発明により一次画像担持体ユニットの点検、清掃等の
作業が頗る簡単となり、また所定位置への取付も正確か
つ容易に出来・る静電記録装置が提供されることとなっ
た。According to the present invention, an electrostatic recording device is provided which greatly simplifies inspection and cleaning of the primary image carrier unit, and which can be accurately and easily mounted in a predetermined position.
第1図、第3図は本考案による静電記録装置の断面構成
図。第2図はその要部斜視図。第4図は従来例の断面構
成図。
1.11・・・像形成ユニット
2.12・・・−次画像担持体ユニ・7ト3.13・・
・排紙皿 11a・・・底面部1N、・・・左側
端部 lie・・・隔壁12a・・・中間像担持
体 12b・・・帯電極12c・・・転写、分離極
12d・・・クリーニング装置15・・・〃イドビン
16・・・ガイド穴21.22・・・軸
21a・・・軸端23・・・緩衝部材1 and 3 are cross-sectional configuration diagrams of an electrostatic recording device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the main part. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional configuration diagram of a conventional example. 1.11... Image forming unit 2.12...-Next image carrier unit 7 3.13...
・Sheet discharge plate 11a...Bottom part 1N,...Left side end part lie...Partition wall 12a...Intermediate image carrier 12b...Charging electrode 12c...Transfer, separation electrode
12d...Cleaning device 15...Idbin
16...Guide hole 21.22...Shaft
21a...Shaft end 23...Buffer member
Claims (3)
ユニットを着脱可能に設けた静電記録装置において、開
閉自在な蓋を設け、該蓋に前記ユニットを所定位置に位
置づけさせる部分を設けたことを特徴とする静電記録装
置。(1) In an electrostatic recording device in which a primary image carrier unit having at least an intermediate image carrier is detachably provided, a lid that can be opened and closed is provided, and a portion for positioning the unit at a predetermined position is provided on the lid. An electrostatic recording device characterized by:
段を有することを特徴とする特許請求の範囲第1項記載
の静電記録装置。(2) The electrostatic recording device according to claim 1, wherein the lid has an image forming means for forming an image on the image carrier.
とを特徴とする特許請求の範囲第1項または第2項記載
の静電記録装置。(3) The electrostatic recording device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a buffer member is provided between the unit and the lid.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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JP59219483A JPS6197663A (en) | 1984-10-18 | 1984-10-18 | Electrostatic recorder |
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JP59219483A JPS6197663A (en) | 1984-10-18 | 1984-10-18 | Electrostatic recorder |
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JPS6197663A true JPS6197663A (en) | 1986-05-16 |
JPH0560101B2 JPH0560101B2 (en) | 1993-09-01 |
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Cited By (8)
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JPS634255A (en) * | 1986-06-24 | 1988-01-09 | Canon Inc | Image forming device |
EP0272093A2 (en) * | 1986-12-15 | 1988-06-22 | Xerox Corporation | Process unit for an imaging apparatus |
US4786938A (en) * | 1986-12-15 | 1988-11-22 | Xerox Corporation | Process unit for an imaging apparatus |
US4803510A (en) * | 1986-02-28 | 1989-02-07 | Mita Industrial Co., Ltd. | Copying machine having removable process unit in a housing |
JPH02131252A (en) * | 1988-11-11 | 1990-05-21 | Mita Ind Co Ltd | Image forming device |
JPH0275643U (en) * | 1988-11-29 | 1990-06-11 | ||
JPH04356061A (en) * | 1991-01-24 | 1992-12-09 | Canon Inc | Electrophotographic copying device |
JPH06316105A (en) * | 1987-11-19 | 1994-11-15 | Mita Ind Co Ltd | Image forming device |
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JPS58145968A (en) * | 1982-02-25 | 1983-08-31 | Canon Inc | Unit and image forming device provided with said unit |
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Cited By (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4803510A (en) * | 1986-02-28 | 1989-02-07 | Mita Industrial Co., Ltd. | Copying machine having removable process unit in a housing |
JPS634255A (en) * | 1986-06-24 | 1988-01-09 | Canon Inc | Image forming device |
EP0272093A2 (en) * | 1986-12-15 | 1988-06-22 | Xerox Corporation | Process unit for an imaging apparatus |
US4786938A (en) * | 1986-12-15 | 1988-11-22 | Xerox Corporation | Process unit for an imaging apparatus |
JPH06316105A (en) * | 1987-11-19 | 1994-11-15 | Mita Ind Co Ltd | Image forming device |
JPH02131252A (en) * | 1988-11-11 | 1990-05-21 | Mita Ind Co Ltd | Image forming device |
JPH0275643U (en) * | 1988-11-29 | 1990-06-11 | ||
JPH04356061A (en) * | 1991-01-24 | 1992-12-09 | Canon Inc | Electrophotographic copying device |
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