Image forming apparatus
The image forming apparatus uses a heat exchange area tray and liquid absorbent member to contain refrigerant leaks, ensuring sheets remain uncontaminated and image quality is maintained.
JP2026090900APending Publication Date: 2026-06-03KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-03
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Refrigerant liquid leakage from the cooling device in an image forming apparatus can contaminate sheets stored in the sheet storage section, leading to potential image quality issues.
Method used
The image forming apparatus includes a heat exchange area tray positioned between the sheet storage section and the heat exchange units, capable of receiving any refrigerant liquid that leaks from above, along with a pump tray and a liquid absorbent member to collect and absorb any spills, ensuring the refrigerant does not reach the sheets.
Benefits of technology
This configuration effectively prevents refrigerant liquid from contaminating the sheets, maintaining image quality by containing any leaks within the apparatus and preventing sheet staining.
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Abstract
To prevent refrigerant leaks from the cooling system from contaminating the seats stored in the seat housing. [Solution] The printing device 4 is positioned above the sheet storage section 2. The heat exchange unit 6b is positioned adjacent to the object to be cooled, which is part of the printing device 4, and performs heat exchange between the object to be cooled and the refrigerant liquid. The heat exchange area tray 60 is positioned in a plan view between the sheet storage section 2 and the heat exchange unit 6b, covering the entire area of the heat exchange unit 6b, and is capable of receiving liquid falling from above.
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