IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602021028173
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2020-01-22
- Filing Date
- 2021-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-26
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-01-20
AI Technical Summary
Image forming apparatuses face issues with the relative position of inner and outer rollers during actuation, leading to increased load and deterioration of components, and reduced productivity due to the need for adjusting the position of the transfer nip based on varying recording materials, especially when switching between different types of paper.
An image forming apparatus with a changing mechanism for the inner roller's position and a contact and separation mechanism for the outer roller, controlled by a controller to adjust the transfer nip position before starting image formation, allowing for optimal positioning without the rollers being pressed against each other, thus reducing friction and wear.
This solution reduces the load on the motor and minimizes abrasion and deterioration of the rollers, enabling a state of optimal relative positioning between the rollers during operation, improving productivity and extending the lifespan of components.