Relay Conveyance Device Fixing Member Electrical Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image forming apparatuses lack an efficient and convenient method to convey papers subjected to image formation from the image forming apparatus body to a post-processing device, such as a staple unit, which complicates the integration and setup of these devices.
Innovation Solution
A detachable relay conveyance device with a fixing member that includes a relay connector, allowing for electrical connection between the image forming apparatus body and the post-processing device, facilitating the conveyance of papers from the image forming apparatus body to the post-processing device, thereby eliminating the need for a separate harness process and simplifying the setup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a separate harness process is used to connect the image forming apparatus body and the post-processing device, then the electrical connection can be established, but the setup time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the relay connector and the fixing member into a single integrated structure. The relay connector is provided on the fixing member, so that when the fixing member is attached to mount the relay conveyance device, electrical connection is simultaneously established between the image forming apparatus body and the post-processing device. This merging of mechanical mounting and electrical connection functions eliminates the need for separate harness processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing member serves multiple functions: it mechanically mounts the relay conveyance device to the image forming apparatus body and simultaneously provides electrical connection through the integrated relay connector. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components and operations needed during setup.
2Reliability
If a separate harness process is used to connect the image forming apparatus body and the post-processing device, then the electrical connection can be established, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the relay connector and the fixing member into a single integrated structure. The relay connector is provided on the fixing member, so that when the fixing member is attached to mount the relay conveyance device, electrical connection is simultaneously established between the image forming apparatus body and the post-processing device. This merging of mechanical mounting and electrical connection functions eliminates the need for separate harness processes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the relay conveyance device is detachably mounted, then the adaptability and flexibility are improved, but the mounting stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the relay connector and the fixing member into a single integrated structure. The relay connector is provided on the fixing member, so that when the fixing member is attached to mount the relay conveyance device, electrical connection is simultaneously established between the image forming apparatus body and the post-processing device. This merging of mechanical mounting and electrical connection functions eliminates the need for separate harness processes.
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AI summary
A relay conveyance device detachably mounted on an image forming apparatus body is provided with a fixing member that holds a mounting state of the relay conveyance device to the image forming apparatus body. The fixing member is provided with a relay connector that relays the image forming apparatus body and the post-processing device. The post-processing device is electrically connected to the image forming apparatus body via the relay connector.