Wire harness connection structure of fuser and image forming apparatus

By designing a movable connecting harness structure on the toner can cover, the problem of complicated wiring connections between the fuser and the image forming device is solved, resulting in simplified operation and cost reduction.

CN116643474BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-16RICOH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202310142785.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-02-22
Filing Date
2023-02-08
Publication Date
2025-12-16
Estimated Expiration
2043-02-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the prior art, the wiring harness connection between the fuser and the image forming apparatus is complicated, especially when disconnecting, which requires the removal of other components, posing a risk of inconvenience and damage to the photoreceptor.

Method used

The toner can lid is designed to slide downwards, with the power supply and fuser wiring harnesses connected to its upper side, simplifying the connector operation process.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the wiring harness connection process, reduces connector operation time and cost, and avoids the risk of damage to the photosensitive element.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a wire harness connection structure of a fuser that facilitates the operation of a connector, and an image forming apparatus. In a wire harness connection structure of a fuser and a power supply section of an image forming apparatus having a fuser (20), a power supply section (power supply substrate (40)) that supplies power to the fuser (20), and a toner tank (2K) disposed between the power supply section and the fuser (20), characterized in that a toner tank cover (65) that covers an upper portion of the toner tank (2K) is disposed so as to be movable downward, and a first wire harness of the power supply section and a second wire harness of the fuser are detachably connectable on an upper side of the toner tank cover (65).
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