Image Forming Apparatus Air Volume Stabilization
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Problem
Existing image forming apparatuses face challenges in stabilizing the air volume supplied to the forming device storage space, which can lead to fluctuations in temperature adjustment and efficiency, particularly due to variations in air volume adjusted by temperature adjustment devices.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of an image forming apparatus with a temperature adjustment device that includes a supply unit to regulate air volume based on detected temperature, using separate fans for air supply and discharge to maintain consistent air flow and pressure within the forming device storage space, thereby stabilizing the air volume and temperature.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a temperature adjustment device adjusts temperature by varying air volume, then temperature adjustment capability is improved, but air volume supplied to forming device storage space becomes unstable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the air supply system into two independent components: a temperature adjustment device for heating/cooling air, and a separate air supply fan for controlling air volume. This segmentation allows each component to perform its function independently without interfering with the other, thus maintaining stable air volume while achieving temperature adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a separate air supply fan as an intermediary component between the temperature adjustment device and the forming device storage space. This intermediary controls the air volume independently, mediating between the temperature adjustment function and the required stable air volume supply.
2Productivity
If air volume is increased for temperature adjustment, then temperature control efficiency is improved, but pressure stability in forming device storage space deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the functions of temperature adjustment and air volume control into different components. The air supply fan maintains stable pressure by independently controlling air volume, while the temperature adjustment device operates separately to adjust temperature without affecting pressure stability.
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AI summary
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming device that forms an image on a recording material, a forming device storage space storing the image forming device, a temperature adjustment space where a temperature adjustment device adjusts temperature, and a supply unit that supplies air in the temperature adjustment space into the forming device storage space.