JP2005055831A - Image processing system, maintenance method, disposal method, recycle method, management method and assembly method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processing system or the like suitable for exchange, recycle and disposal by attaching an IC tag to each component or unit. <P>SOLUTION: The component or the unit which is made reusable by supplying consumable materials and replenishing materials is provided with the IC tag and when the component or the unit is exchanged, information of a new component or unit is communicated from the IC tag to a product tag and the information of the new component or unit is added to the product tag. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an image processing apparatus having components and / or units, and also relates to a maintenance method, a disposal method, a recycling method, a management method, and an assembly method for a product having components and / or units.

  For example, OA equipment such as image processing devices and many image processing devices, and products such as home appliances and electrical and electronic products have parts and / or units, and these parts and / or units are manufactured by various manufacturers. ing. In addition, these parts and / or units include those that can be reused and replaceable, and those that are fixed to the product and cannot be separated and are subject to disassembly and recycling.

  Since such industrial / consumer products give a great problem of destruction of the global environment, a system for collecting, discarding, reusing, and managing has been proposed (for example, Patent Documents 1 to 6).

  In such a system, the parts and / or units of a product may be of the same type, but may differ in performance and quality depending on the manufacturer, and may be different in recycling and disposal. Or there is nothing that treats units efficiently.

For example, an IC tag is assigned to each product, but the status of replacement parts in the product is not attached to one IC tag of the product. In addition, the unit that breaks the unit or is cured and discarded does not hold unique information, so the recycling factory must contact the product management center one by one. In addition, there is a risk that information inquiries and confirmation communications are concentrated in the center, resulting in delays in information communication. In addition, if an area (factory) where waste parts are accumulated, an area waiting for reuse (factory), or if a unit is replaced immediately before shipment, the same type of product is accumulated. It was difficult. For this reason, there is a high risk of confusion in information for identifying parts and / or units.
JP 2003-89428 A JP 2000-263024 A JP 2002-123654 A JP-A-8-3357257 JP 2002-6691 A JP-A-8-133424

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an image processing apparatus, a maintenance method, a disposal method, a recycling method, a management method, which are suitable for replacement, recycling, and disposal by attaching an IC tag to each part and / or unit, The object is to provide an assembly method.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention is configured as follows.

The invention according to claim 1 is an image processing apparatus having a plurality of parts and / or units that can be classified into a plurality of groups,
A first group containing parts and / or units that can be refilled and refilled with materials that are spent by performing image processing;
A second group comprising parts and / or units that have no material and can be exchanged for performing image processing;
IC tags attached to the parts and / or units of at least two types of groups;
The IC tags of the at least two groups are distinguishable from each other;
An image processing apparatus comprising: a controller capable of confirming the status of the IC tag when the power of the entire apparatus is turned on or specified, and transferring the confirmation information to a product tag.

In the invention according to claim 2, the reusable part and / or unit that contains the material to be consumed and is replenished with the material has an IC tag,
Information on new parts and / or units is communicated from the IC tag to the product tag by exchanging with new parts and / or units containing filling materials.
The maintenance method is characterized in that information on the new part and / or unit is added to the product tag or information is switched.

In the invention according to claim 3, the IC tag of the replaced new part and / or unit,
The maintenance method according to claim 2, wherein information related to a product of the product tag is captured and recorded.

In the invention according to claim 4, when replacing a new part and / or unit,
For reusable parts and / or units with materials to be spent and refilled with materials, record on the IC tags attached to the parts and / or units with information on the properties of the replenished material and related information Is a maintenance method characterized by

In the invention according to claim 5, the reusable part and / or unit that contains the material to be consumed and is replenished with the material has an IC tag,
5. The maintenance method according to claim 4, wherein, when reusing, information regarding reuse is given to the IC tag.

In the invention according to claim 6, the reusable part and / or unit that contains the material to be consumed and is replenished with the material has an IC tag,
5. The maintenance method according to claim 4, wherein, when reusing, the IC tag is given a use state before the parts and / or units are removed.

The invention according to claim 7 includes a first group including parts and / or units that are reusable with materials to be spent and replenished with materials;
A second group comprising no parts to spend and no exchangeable parts and / or units;
There is a third group that includes parts and / or units that are fixed to the product and cannot be separated and are subject to disassembly and recycling.
In the maintenance method, a number for distinguishing the group is recorded on an IC tag of each component and / or unit of the first group, the second group, and the third group. is there.

The invention according to claim 8 includes a first group including parts and / or units that can be reused by replenishing materials that are filled with expendable materials;
A second group comprising no parts to spend and no exchangeable parts and / or units;
There is a third group that includes parts and / or units that are fixed to the product and cannot be separated and are subject to disassembly and recycling.
The IC tags of the respective parts and / or units of the first group, the second group, and the third group are at least one of numbers that can be distinguished for special processing, embedding, reuse, and material recycling. Have
The disposal method is characterized in that processing is performed based on the information of the IC tag.

The invention as set forth in claim 9 includes a first group including parts and / or units that are reusable with materials to be consumed and replenished with materials;
A second group comprising no parts to spend and no exchangeable parts and / or units;
There is a third group that includes parts and / or units that are fixed to the product and cannot be separated and are subject to disassembly and recycling.
The IC tags of the respective parts and / or units of the first group, the second group, and the third group can be distinguished numbers by source, material, or waste disposal company. Have
The disposal method is characterized in that processing is performed based on the information of the IC tag.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the discarding method according to the eighth or ninth aspect, the distinguished information of the IC tags is collected in a management center. According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the disposal method according to the eighth or ninth aspect, the part and / or unit to be recycled transmits the IC tag numbering to a predetermined management center. is there.

The invention according to claim 12 has a plurality of parts and / or units that can be distinguished into a plurality of groups,
Multiple groups of parts and / or units each have a distinct numbering,
The recycling method is characterized in that a part of the unique number of the IC tag attached to the component and / or unit is matched or related.

The invention according to claim 13 is that the plurality of groups are:
A first group containing parts and / or units that can be refilled with materials to be spent and refilled with materials;
A second group comprising no parts to spend and no exchangeable parts and / or units;
13. The recycling method according to claim 12, wherein there is a third group including parts and / or units to be disassembled and recycled, which are fixed to the product and cannot be separated.

  The invention according to claim 14 is the recycling method according to claim 13, wherein the IC tag is given information related to a manufacturing date or information related to the start of use.

  According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the information at the start of manufacture or use attached to the IC tag of the first group of parts and / or units is read, and the read information is collected in a product tag. The recycling method according to claim 13.

  A sixteenth aspect of the present invention is the recycling method according to any one of the thirteenth to fifteenth aspects, wherein the old information is erased corresponding to the memory capacity that can be stored in the IC tag.

  A seventeenth aspect of the present invention is the recycling method according to the thirteenth to fifteenth aspects of the present invention, which corresponds to a memory capacity that can be stored in the IC tag and delays erasure according to the importance.

The invention according to claim 18 includes a plurality of parts and / or units that can be classified into a plurality of groups,
Having a product tag that oversees the entire part and / or unit;
The product tag has a function of storing usage accumulation starting from manufacture or use start,
A first group of replenishment that includes materials to be spent and replenished with materials and reusable parts and / or units;
There is no material to spend and a second group of replacements, including replaceable parts and / or units,
The recycling method is characterized in that it is stored in the product tag in association with the accumulated usage.

The invention according to claim 19 is an IC tag attached to a part and / or unit that can be replaced with a product,
Having a product tag that oversees the entire part and / or unit;
When a stored part and / or unit is attached to the product, the IC tag is switched to information linked to a product-specific number of the product tag.

The invention according to claim 20 detects carry-out of parts and / or units stored in the inventory management process,
When the parts and / or units are loaded in place,
The recycling method is characterized in that information on the IC tag of the component and / or unit is read by a product tag, and information is transmitted from the product tag to a management center. The invention according to claim 21 is an IC tag attached to a part and / or unit that can be replaced with a product,
Having a product tag that oversees the entire part and / or unit;
The repair information of the parts and / or units is:
The recycling method is characterized in that it is recorded in the IC tag by input at a repair shop, and information is communicated to and stored in the product tag when it is incorporated into the product.

The invention according to claim 22 is an IC tag attached to a part and / or unit that can be replaced with a product,
Having a product tag that oversees the entire part and / or unit;
Information on the parts and / or units is
The recycling method is characterized in that the information of the IC tag of the component and / or unit incorporated in the product is checked by the product tag for the purity of the entire product and the aging of the product as necessary.

In the invention according to claim 23, the IC tag attached to a part and / or unit that can be exchanged for a product cannot be attached and detached.
The recycling method is characterized in that the operation of the product is disabled once the IC tag is removed.

In the invention described in claim 24, parts and / or units can be replaced in a product, and the parts and / or units after replacement are replaced with
The recycling method is characterized in that when there is no IC tag or when it is not a predetermined IC tag, the product tag sounds a reading alarm.

  The invention according to claim 25 is such that parts and / or units are replaceable in a product, information is read from an IC tag of the parts and / or units newly attached to the product, and display means for an operation unit of the product In addition, the recycling method is characterized by displaying the features of the parts and / or units.

  The invention according to claim 26 is such that parts and / or units are replaceable in a product, information is read from an IC tag of the part and / or unit newly attached to the product, and symptoms that the product may occur A recycling method characterized by warning in advance.

In the invention described in claim 27, if a part and / or unit is replaceable in a product, and the IC tag is attached to the part and / or unit in advance, a new number is assigned with a password of the manufacturer of the part and / or unit. Grant,
It is a management method characterized by initializing the numbering of the entire product by entering the password of the supplier of each part and / or unit.

  In the invention described in claim 28, when a delivery source IC tag is attached in advance to the component and / or unit, a process of making the previous IC tag useless is performed, and thereafter a new IC tag is attached. The management method according to claim 27.

  The invention according to claim 29 is the management method according to claim 28, wherein the IC tag is covered with a new IC tag having a shielding function on the previous IC tag.

According to a thirty-third aspect of the present invention, an apparatus-specific IC tag is attached to the image processing apparatus when the image processing apparatus having a plurality of parts and / or units is assembled.
In the assembling method, the number of the IC tag previously attached to the component and / or unit is reattached in association with the number of the device-specific IC tag when the power is turned on for the first time.

The invention according to claim 31 is characterized in that at the time of reattachment,
A first group containing parts and / or units that can be refilled with materials to be spent and refilled with materials;
31. The assembly method according to claim 30, wherein the assembly method according to claim 30, characterized in that the second group including parts and / or units that can be exchanged is numbered in a distinguishable manner without having to spend material.

According to a thirty-second aspect of the present invention, at the time of reattachment,
31. The assembling method according to claim 30, wherein a part manufacturer's unique code or ID is left or numbered.

According to a thirty-third aspect of the invention, at the time of the reattachment,
The assembly method according to claim 30, wherein the number of reattachment is incorporated in a new number.

  The invention as set forth in claim 34 is the assembling method according to claims 30 to 33, wherein the IC tag of the component and / or unit is not removable.

The invention according to claim 35 is, even when the power is off,
35. The assembling method according to claim 30, wherein the controller detects attachment / detachment of the IC tag and stops recording from the product tag to the storage unit of the management center.

The invention according to claim 36 is characterized in that the first group of parts and / or units, and the second group of parts and / or units of IC tags are:
It is removable
36. The assembly method according to any one of claims 30 to 35, wherein the IC tag is exposed only when the component and / or the unit are replaced or destroyed.

  According to a thirty-seventh aspect of the present invention, the maintenance operation unit of the image processing apparatus includes a transmission unit to the IC tag, and maintenance records are stored in the IC tag. Item 37. The assembling method according to Item 36.

In the invention of claim 38, the IC tag is attached to the component and / or unit,
38. The assembly method according to any one of claims 30 to 37, wherein the IC tag held in the discarded component and / or unit is removable from the component and / or unit.

  According to a thirty-ninth aspect of the present invention, regarding the removal of the IC tag, the recognition information of the IC tag is erased or changed to be non-reusable simultaneously with or in correspondence with the removal. 40. An assembly method according to Item 38.

  With the above configuration, the present invention has the following effects.

  In the invention described in claim 1, the IC tags attached to at least two types of parts and / or units can be distinguished from each other, and the status of the IC tag is confirmed when the entire device is turned on or specified. By transferring the confirmation information to the product tag, each part and / or unit can be managed uniformly, and there is no confusion in the information for identifying the part and / or unit. It is suitable for.

  In the invention described in claim 2, by replacing the IC tag with a new part and / or unit information by switching to a new part and / or unit containing a filling material, the product tag is added or the information is switched. In addition, the information for specifying the unit can be replaced, recycled, and maintained without causing confusion.

  In the invention described in claim 3, information related to the product is captured and recorded in the IC tag of the new replaced part and / or unit, so that, for example, the product that has been set and used can be known, and replacement or recycling can be performed. It can be used when performing maintenance.

  In the invention described in claim 4, when a new part and / or unit is replaced, information on the characteristics and related information of the material supplemented to the IC tag of the part and / or unit, for example, the manufacturer name, lot, component, and other information is provided. In addition, by recording, it is possible to accurately grasp the usage state during replacement, recycling, and maintenance of parts and / or units.

  In the invention according to claim 5, when reusing parts and / or units, information regarding reuse, for example, information such as rework and repairs, is given to the IC tag, thereby accurately grasping the state of the parts and / or units. can do.

  In the invention according to claim 6, when the parts and / or the unit is reused, the usage status before the parts and / or the unit is removed, for example, the start date of use is given to the IC tag. Alternatively, the state of the unit can be accurately grasped.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, maintenance corresponding to the group can be performed by recording the number that can distinguish the group on the IC tag of the component and / or unit.

  In the invention according to claim 8, the IC tags of the parts and / or units of each group have at least one of numbers that can be distinguished for special processing, embedding, reuse, and material recycling. Based on this, appropriate disposal processing can be performed.

  In the invention according to claim 9, the IC tags of the parts and / or units of each group have a number that can be distinguished according to the supplier, the material, or the waste disposal company, and are based on the information of the IC tag. Can be disposed of properly.

  In the invention according to claim 10, by collecting the information with which the IC tags are distinguished in the management center, delay of information communication or the like can be prevented, and appropriate disposal processing can be performed.

  In the invention according to the eleventh aspect, the parts and / or the unit can perform the process preparation downstream of recycling by transmitting the IC tag numbering to a predetermined management center.

  In the invention according to claim 12, the parts and / or units of the plurality of groups each have a distinguishable number, and a part of the unique number of the IC tag attached to the part and / or unit is By matching or relating, it is possible to determine to which product parts and / or units have been attached in the past at the time of replacement, and appropriate recycling can be performed.

  In the invention described in claim 13, it is possible to determine to which product the parts and / or units of the first group, the second group, and the third group have been attached in the past at the time of replacement, and appropriate recycling can be performed. it can.

  In the invention according to the fourteenth aspect, the usage status of the parts and / or units can be determined from the information related to the manufacturing date of the IC tag or the information related to the start of use, and appropriate recycling can be performed.

  In the invention according to claim 15, the parts and / or units incorporated in the product are read out from the IC tags of the first group of parts and / or units and the information at the start of use or used is aggregated in the product tag. Can be used and can be recycled appropriately.

  According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the memory capacity that can be stored in the IC tag can be used, and recycling can be performed using a small memory that can be erased from old information and can be rewritten.

  In the invention described in claim 17, in accordance with the memory capacity that can be stored in the IC tag of a small rewritable memory, the erasure is delayed according to the importance. For example, the last replenishment date is the last replenishment material. Deletion is delayed due to the characteristics, and the previous repair date can be delayed by using a small rewritable memory, with the erasure delayed from the previous repair contents.

  In the invention described in claim 18, the product tag that controls the whole of the parts and / or units has a function of storing the use accumulation from the start of manufacture or use, the replenishment of the first group, the second By storing the group exchange in the product tag in association with the usage accumulation, it is possible to perform appropriate recycling according to the usage.

  In the invention described in claim 19, when a stored part and / or unit is attached to a product, the IC tag is switched to information linked to the product-specific number of the product tag, thereby recycling the part and / or unit. Depending on the use of the product.

  In the invention according to claim 20, when the carry-out of the parts and / or units stored in the inventory management process is detected and loaded in a predetermined place, the information of the IC tag is read by the product tag, and this product By transmitting information from the tag to the management center, the movement of parts and / or units can be monitored, and appropriate recycling can be performed.

  In the invention described in claim 21, repair information of parts and / or units is recorded in an IC tag by input at a repair shop, and when the information is incorporated into a product, the information is communicated and stored in the product tag. As a result, quality assurance can be performed.

  In the invention described in claim 22, the product tag can check and confirm the purity of the product as a whole or the aging of the product as necessary for the information of the IC tag of the part and / or unit incorporated in the product. it can.

  In the invention described in claim 23, the IC tag attached to a part and / or unit that can be replaced with a product can be prevented from being counterfeited or modified by disabling the product once the IC tag is removed. .

  In the invention described in claim 24, when the replaced part and / or unit does not have an IC tag, or when it is not a predetermined IC tag, the alarm is sounded to inform the user and cause malfunction due to forgery or modification. Can be prevented.

  In the invention described in claim 25, by displaying the features of parts and / or units on the display means of the operation section of the product, it is possible to inform the user and prevent malfunction due to forgery or modification.

  In the invention described in claim 26, information is read from the IC tag of a part and / or unit newly attached to the product, and a warning is given in advance about a symptom that the product may occur. Problems such as deterioration and lack of concentration can be prevented in advance.

  In the invention described in claim 27, it is possible to give a new number with the password of the manufacturer of the part and / or unit and to stabilize the quality of the manufacturer. In addition, the numbering of IC tags cannot be easily changed by initializing the numbering of the entire product by entering the password of the supplier of each part and / or unit.

  In the invention according to claim 28, when the IC tag of the delivery source is attached in advance to the parts and / or unit, the process of making the previous IC tag unnecessary is performed, and then a new IC tag is attached, It is possible to prevent confusion between the previous part and / or unit and the new part and / or unit, and to stabilize the quality.

  In the invention according to claim 29, it is possible to easily and reliably prevent the information from the previous IC tag from being confused by covering the previous IC tag with a new IC tag having a shielding function. .

  In the invention according to claim 30, when the power is turned on for the first time, the number of the IC tag previously attached to the part and / or unit is re-associated with the number of the device-specific IC tag, so that the part and / or unit of the product is obtained. Can be managed in a unified manner, and information for specifying parts and / or units is not confused, and can be suitably used for replacement, recycling, and disposal.

  In the invention according to claim 31, when re-attaching, the first group and the second group are numbered so as to be distinguishable so that they can be managed as parts and / or units for each group of products in a unified manner. Can be suitably used for replacement, recycling, and disposal.

  In the invention according to the thirty-second aspect, at the time of re-attachment, the part manufacturer's unique code or ID is left or numbered and can be suitably used for replacement, recycling, and disposal.

  According to the thirty-third aspect of the present invention, since the number of reattachments is incorporated in a new number when reattaching, it can be used for countermeasures against the number of times of replacement of replaceable parts and units.

  In the invention according to claim 34, when the IC tag of the component and / or unit is attempted to be attached / detached, the transmission / reception function is destroyed or the like cannot be attached / detached, thereby making it impossible to replace the component and / or unit at the time of assembly. can do.

  In the invention according to claim 35, it is illegal to replace the IC tag with a different part or unit by detecting attachment / detachment of the IC tag even when the power is turned off and stopping recording from the product tag to the storage unit of the management center. Actions can be prevented.

  In the invention according to claim 36, the IC tag is exposed only at the stage of exchanging the parts and / or the unit or only at the stage of destruction, thereby preventing the use of a modified part and / or unit of the IC tag. can do.

  In the invention according to claim 37, by storing the maintenance record in the IC tag, the maintenance status of the component and / or unit can be understood and utilized for reuse.

  According to the thirty-eighth aspect, the IC tag held in the component and / or unit to be discarded can be detached from the component and / or unit, and the component and / or unit and the IC tag can be discriminated and discarded.

  In the invention according to claim 39, regarding the removal of the IC tag, at the same time or in correspondence with the removal, the recognition information of the IC tag is erased or changed to be non-reusable, there is no information leakage of the IC tag, and the IC tag Tags can be discarded.

  The image processing apparatus, maintenance method, disposal method, recycling method, management method, and assembly method of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The embodiment of the present invention shows the most preferable mode of the present invention, and the terminology of the present invention is not limited to this.

  FIG. 1 is a basic conceptual diagram showing an image processing apparatus, maintenance method, disposal method, recycling method, management method, and assembly method.

  The manufacturer 1 purchases parts and / or units from the parts manufacturer 2 and assembles the product 3, or independently manufactures the parts and / or units, assembles the product 3, and provides it to the user 4 by sales or the like. As the product 3, for example, there are an image processing apparatus such as a copying machine, many OA devices, home appliances, electrical and electronic products, and the like.

  When the parts and / or units are consumed or broken due to use, the product 3 is replaced with new parts and / or units by the replacement company 5 or is replenished by the recycler 6 and used. The use state of the product 3 is managed by the management center 7. When the product 3 is discarded, the user 4 receives information from the user 4 or information from the product 3 and contacts the collection company 8.

  The collection company 8 collects the consumed product 3 and delivers it to the disposal company 9, and the disposal company 9 performs disposal processing according to the predetermined product 3.

  Next, an image processing apparatus of a copying machine will be described as an example of the product 3 as an image processing apparatus, but the same applies to an automatic developing apparatus, a facsimile, and the like. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the image processing apparatus.

  The image processing apparatus 20 of this embodiment includes an image reading unit 21, an image writing unit 22, an image forming unit 23, a developing unit 24, a cleaning unit 25, a fixing unit 26, and a toner replenishing unit 27. A part 31 is provided.

  The image reading unit 21 includes components such as a reading light source 21a, mirrors 21b to 21d, a lens 21e, and a CCD 21f. The image writing unit 22 includes components such as a writing light source 22a, a polygon mirror 22b, and a lens 22c. The image forming unit 23 includes components such as a photosensitive drum 23a, a charger 23b, a transfer unit 23c, and a separator 23d. The developing unit 24 includes components such as conveying screws 24a and 24b, a developing sleeve 24c, and a developing housing 24d. The cleaning unit 25 includes components such as a cleaning blade 25a and a cleaning housing 25b. The fixing unit 26 includes components such as a fixing roller 26a, a pressure roller 26b, and a fixing housing 26c. Further, the toner replenishing unit 27 is composed of components such as a toner replenishing container 27a and a toner replenishing guide 27b. The conveyance unit 31 includes components such as a conveyance roller 31a, a conveyance guide 31b, a conveyance belt 31c, and an unloading roller 31d.

  The image reading unit 21 reads an image of the document 28 and sends it to the image writing unit 22. The image writing unit 22 forms an electrostatic latent image on the surface of the photosensitive drum 23 a of the image forming unit 23. Is done. Then, the electrostatic latent image is developed with toner stored in the developing unit 24 to form a toner image.

  This toner image is electrostatically transferred to the transfer material P by the transfer unit 23c, and is fixed by heating by the fixing unit 26, thereby forming a fixed image. The transfer material P is sent one by one from the cassette 29 and is sequentially conveyed by the conveyance unit 31 to the transfer unit 23c, the separator 23d, and the fixing unit 26. On the other hand, the photosensitive drum 23a that has passed through the separator 23d is cleaned of residual toner by the cleaning unit 25 and used for the next image formation.

  A toner supply container 27a is detachably set in the toner supply unit 27, and toner is supplied from the toner supply container 27a to the developing housing 24d by the toner supply guide 27b. When the toner in the toner replenishing container 27a runs out, a toner replenishing lamp 30a is displayed on the display unit 30 to notify the user that the toner replenishing container 27a has been replaced.

  In the image processing apparatus 20 of this embodiment, a product tag is attached to one product, and the product tag is attached according to the image processing apparatus 20 that is one product. An IC tag is attached to each unit that constitutes one product, the parts that constitute each unit, and other parts, and the numbering of these IC tags varies depending on the manufacturer of the parts and / or the unit. For example, as shown in FIG. The numbering of the IC tags of the parts and / or units is stored as a table TA in the storage unit of the control unit 35 when the product is assembled.

  This IC tag is also called a wireless tag, and is a small memory that can be rewritten when a predetermined key ID (encryption) is recognized. A predetermined number may be assigned in advance, and an IC tag is attached to a part. Such as when the part is assembled into a product, or when the product begins to be used by the user (when an item is replaced ...), such as being aligned or numbered to a specific number It is a memory controlled by radio.

  In this way, the numbering of IC tags of parts and / or units differs depending on the manufacturer, and therefore, parts and / or units that can be reused by adding materials to be used at the completion of product assembly and replenishing the materials. And a second group containing parts and / or units that can be exchanged and having no expendable material, and parts that are fixed to the product and cannot be separated, and that are to be disassembled and recycled Alternatively, the numbering is performed separately from the third group including the unit.

  As the first group, there is a toner replenishing unit 27, and as the second group, there are an image writing unit 22, an image forming unit 23, a developing unit 24, a cleaning unit 25, and a fixing unit 26, and as a third group, There are parts of the image reading unit 21 and the transport unit 31, and each part and / or IC tag of the unit is recorded with a number that can distinguish the group, and in the storage unit of the control unit 35, as shown in FIG. Stored as table TB.

  The product of the image processing apparatus 20 according to the present embodiment attaches an IC tag to parts and / or units constituting the product (not all), but includes at least two of the first group and the second group. It is numbered with a distinguishable IC tag. The product is completed with the numbering, and the initialization is performed by using the specific password from the operation unit 36 to set the IC tag in the product as the linkage number. For example, the user himself turns on the product and starts using it, and the numbering is determined.

In this embodiment,
The IC tag numbering of the toner replenishing unit 27 as the first group is KO1325A1, and the component numbering is 1325A001 and 1325A002.

The IC tag numbering of the image writing unit 22 as the second group is KO1325B1, and the IC tag numbering of the parts is 1325B001, 1325B002, 1325B003,
The IC tag numbering of the image forming unit 23 is KO1325B2, and the IC tag numbering of the parts is 1325B004, 1325B005, 1325B006, 1325B007,
The IC tag numbering of the development unit 24 is KO1325B3, and the IC tag numbering of the parts is 1325B008, 1325B009, 1325B010, 1325B011,
The IC tag numbering of the cleaning unit 25 is KO1325B4, and the IC tag numbering of the parts is 1325B012, 1325B013,
The IC tag numbering of the fixing unit 26 is KO1325B5, and the IC tag numbering of the parts is 1325B14, 1325B15, and 1325B16.

The image reading unit 21 IC tag numbering as the third group is KO1325C1, and the IC tag numbering of the parts is 1325C001, 1325C002, 1325C003, 1325C004,
The IC tag numbering of the parts of the transport unit 31 is 1325C005, 1325C006, 1325C007, 1325C008,
The product tag is KO1325.

An IC tag is attached to each part and / or unit constituting one product, and information such as replacement, recycling replacement, repair and return is written in the IC tag of each part and / or unit. Also, when parts and / or units are extracted, used information is written to IC tags or automatically assigned when set, new parts and / or units are incorporated, and they are reassigned to unique numbers of other products. .
[Image processing device]
As described above, the image processing apparatus 20 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of parts and / or units that can be distinguished into a plurality of groups, and can be reused by putting materials to be consumed and replenishing materials. A first group that contains parts and / or units, a second group that contains no replaceable parts and / or units, and a non-separable part that is fixed to the product A third group including the target component and / or unit, but at least two groups of IC tags are distinguishable from each other.

  The image processing apparatus 20 according to this embodiment includes a control unit 35 that can confirm the status of the IC tag when the entire apparatus is turned on or specified, and can transfer the confirmation information to the product tag. The control unit 35 confirms the status of the IC tag of the component and / or unit when the power of the entire apparatus is turned on or specified, and transfers this confirmation information to the product tag. For example, when parts and / or units such as the image writing unit 22, the image forming unit 23, the developing unit 24, the cleaning unit 25, and the fixing unit 26 are replaced, the number of the new IC tag that has been replaced and the recorded contents are changed. Posted on product tag.

As a specific time, for example, when the parts and / or units are exchanged by opening the lid or the like, and the power supply is turned off and the lids are closed and re-energized, the status of the IC tags of the parts and / or units is confirmed. By transferring this confirmation information to the product tag, each part and / or unit can be managed in a unified manner, and there is no confusion in the information for identifying the part and / or unit. Suitable for disposal.
[Maintenance method]
The image processing apparatus 20 according to this embodiment is a component and / or unit that can be reused by filling materials consumed by the toner replenishing unit 27 and the toner replenishing container 27a, and each having an IC tag. The toner supply container 27a is replaced with a new toner supply container 27a when the toner stored in the toner supply container 27a runs out. In some cases, the toner supply unit 27 assembled with the toner supply container 27 a may be replaced with a new toner supply unit 27.

  In this way, by replacing the part and / or unit with the material, information on the new part and / or unit from the IC tag is read and communicated to the product tag wirelessly or by the control unit 35, and the new part and / or unit is exchanged. The unit information is added to the product tag or the information is switched. Even if the new parts and / or units are from different manufacturers or can be replaced, for example, even if the usage period is short or the disposal process is different, the information on the new parts and / or units can be obtained from the IC tag. By adding or switching information to the product tag, information for identifying the parts and / or units is not confused, and replacement, recycling, and maintenance can be performed.

  Further, information related to the product of the product tag, for example, KO1325, which is a number, is recorded in the IC tag of the new part or unit replaced. By capturing and recording information related to the product in the IC tag of the new replaced part and / or unit, for example, the product used by setting the toner supply container 27a, the toner supply unit 27, etc. can be identified and replaced. It can be used for recycling, maintenance, and so on.

  Further, for example, when replacing a new part and / or unit such as the toner replenishing container 27a and the toner replenishing unit 27, the material consumed by the toner is inserted, and the part and / or unit which can be reused by replenishing the material is used. Information on the characteristics of the replenished material and related information is added to the IC tag attached to and recorded. For example, by adding and recording the manufacturer name, lot, component, and other information, it is possible to accurately grasp the usage state during replacement, recycling, and maintenance of parts and / or units.

  In addition, when reusing parts and / or units, it is possible to accurately grasp the state of the parts and / or units by giving information related to reuse, for example, information such as rework and repair to the IC tag.

  In addition, when reusing parts and / or units, the status of the parts and / or units can be accurately determined by giving the IC tag the usage status before the parts and / or units were removed, for example, the start date of use. I can grasp it.

In addition, the IC tag of each component and / or unit of the first group, the second group, and the third group can be numbered so that the group can be distinguished, for example, KO1325A in the first group, By recording KO1325B in the group and KO1325C in the third group, maintenance corresponding to each group can be performed.
[Disposal method]
In the image processing apparatus 20 of this embodiment, the IC tags of the respective parts and / or units of the first group, the second group, and the third group are used for special processing, embedding, reuse, and material recycling. For example, the first group has KO1325A, the second group has KO1325B, and the third group has KO1325C.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the image processing apparatus 20 discarded by the collection company 8 is collected and discarded by the disposal company 9. For example, in the first group, KO1325A is in the second group, KO1325B is in the second group, and in the third group. Based on the KO1325C numbering and the information recorded on the IC tag, special processing, embedding, reuse, and material recycling can be distinguished. Thus, appropriate disposal processing can be performed based on the information of the IC tag.

  Also, the IC tags of the respective parts and / or units of the first group, the second group, and the third group, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. There are numbering that can be distinguished by the supplier such as KONI00C in the group, NIKO20B, SNN00A, KONI00A, SNN00B, KONI00B in the second group, and NIKO20A in the third group. It only needs to have a numbering that can be done.

  IC tags of each group of parts and / or units have a number that can be distinguished by either the supplier, the material, or the waste disposal company, so that appropriate disposal processing is performed based on the information of the IC tag. Can do.

  In addition, the differentiated information of the IC tags is collected from the control unit 35 to the management center 7. As described above, by collecting the information with the IC tag distinguished in the management center 7, a delay in information communication to the disposal contractor 9 can be prevented, and appropriate disposal processing can be performed.

In addition, the parts and / or units to be recycled can prepare for downstream processes such as disposal processing by transmitting the IC tag number to a predetermined management center 7.
[Recycling method]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the image processing apparatus 20 of this embodiment includes a plurality of parts and / or units that can be distinguished into a plurality of groups, and a plurality of parts and / or units. The units have distinct numbers, for example, KO1325A in the first group, KO1325B in the second group, and KO1325C in the third group. If a part of the unique number of an IC tag attached to a part and / or unit is coincident (KO1325) or related (KO1325A, KO1325B, KO1325C), the part and / or unit is attached to which product in the past at the time of replacement. Can be determined and appropriate recycling can be performed.

  In addition, when the plurality of groups are replaced, the first group, the second group, and the third group of parts and / or units are, for example, KO1325A in the first group, KO1325B in the second group, The group can determine which product has been attached in the past by KO1325C or the like, and can perform appropriate recycling.

  In addition, information related to the date of manufacture or information related to the start of use is given to the IC tag, and the use of parts and / or units is determined based on the information related to the date of manufacture of the IC tag or information related to the start of use. The situation can be determined and appropriate recycling can be performed.

  In addition, information at the time of manufacture or start of use assigned to the IC tag of the first group of parts and / or units is read by the control unit 35, and this read information is aggregated into the product tag to be incorporated into the product. The usage status of the parts and / or units that are present can be determined, and appropriate recycling can be performed.

  In addition, the memory capacity that can be stored in the IC tag can be recycled using a small memory that can be erased and rewritten from old information.

  In addition, it corresponds to the memory capacity that can be stored in the IC tag, and the erasure is delayed according to the importance. For example, the last replenishment date can delay erasure from the previous replenishment material characteristics, and the last repair date can delay the erase from the previous repair content and can be recycled using a small rewritable memory. .

  In addition, it has a product tag that supervises the entire part and / or unit, for example, a product tag of numbering KO1325. This product tag KO1325 has the function of storing the usage accumulation starting from the start of manufacture or use, and includes the replenishment of the first group including the parts and / or units that can be reused by putting in the materials to be consumed and replenishing the materials. The second group of replacements, which have no materials to spend and contain replaceable parts and / or units, is stored in the product tag KO 1325 in relation to the usage accumulation. By storing the replenishment of the first group and the replacement of the second group in the product tag in association with the use accumulation, it is possible to perform appropriate recycling according to the use.

  Further, when the stored parts and / or units, for example, the image writing unit 22, the image forming unit 23, the developing unit 24, the cleaning unit 25, the fixing unit 26, and the like are attached to the product, each IC tag is replaced with the product tag. Switch to information linked to the product-specific number of KO1325. By switching the IC tag to information linked to the product-specific number of the product tag, it is possible to recycle parts and / or units according to the use of the product.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the carry-out of the parts and / or units stored in the inventory management process, for example, the developing unit 24 is detected by the detection sensor S <b> 10 and sent to the management center 7. Then, when the developing unit 24 as a part and / or unit is loaded in a predetermined place of the image processing apparatus 20 as a product, information on the IC tag of the developing unit 24 is read by the product tag KO1325, and this product tag KO1325 is read. Information is sent to the management center 7.

  In this way, when the carry-out of the parts and / or units stored in the inventory management process is detected and loaded into a predetermined place, the information on the IC tag is read with the product tag, and the information from this product tag to the management center is read. By transmitting, it is possible to monitor the movement of parts and / or units and perform appropriate recycling.

  In addition, repair information of parts and / or units, for example, the developing unit 24 is recorded in an IC tag of the developing unit 24 by input at a repair shop, and when the information is incorporated into a product, the information is notified to the product tag KO1325. And stored, and quality assurance can be performed.

  In addition, as for the information of parts and / or units, the product tag KO1325 checks and confirms the purity of the entire product and the degree of aging of the product, if necessary, on the information of IC tags of the parts and / or units incorporated in the product. be able to.

  Further, parts and / or units that can be exchanged for products, for example, the IC tag 23X attached to the image forming unit 23 cannot be attached or detached. Once the IC tag 23X is removed, the operation of the product is disabled, and the forgery or modification of the image forming unit 23 can be prevented.

  For example, when a part and / or unit, for example, the image forming unit 23 is replaceable in the product and the replaced part and / or unit does not have the IC tag 23X or is not the predetermined IC tag 23X, the product tag KO1325 reads. Then, this information is sent to the control unit 35 and an alarm is sounded by the alarm means 50 such as a buzzer. By reading the product tag KO1325, an alarm can be sounded to notify the user and prevent malfunction due to forgery or modification.

  Further, a part and / or unit can be exchanged for a product, and information is read from a part and / or unit newly attached to the product, for example, an IC tag of the image forming unit 23, and is a display unit which is a display means of a product operation unit 30, for example, the features of parts and / or units are displayed on a liquid crystal panel. By displaying the features of parts and / or units on the display unit 30 of the operation unit of this product, it is possible to notify the user and prevent malfunction due to forgery or modification.

Further, the product tag KO1325 reads information from the IC tag of a part and / or unit newly attached to the product, displays a symptom that the product may occur on the display unit 30, and gives a warning in advance. In this way, information is read from the IC tag of a part or unit newly attached to the product, and warnings about possible symptoms of the product are made in advance. It is possible to prevent problems such as not getting on in advance.
[Management method]
In the image processing apparatus 20 of this embodiment, when an IC tag is previously attached to a component and / or unit, as shown in FIG. 4, a new number is assigned with the password of the manufacturer of the component and / or unit, and the manufacturer's Quality stabilization can be achieved.

  In addition, the numbering of the IC tag is not easily changed by putting the password of the supplier of each part and / or unit and initializing the numbering of the entire product.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7, when the IC tag 60 of the delivery source is attached to the parts and / or units in advance, a process of making the previous IC tag 60 useless is performed, and then a new IC tag 61 is attached. The previous part and / or unit and the new part and / or unit can be prevented from being confused and the quality can be stabilized.

Further, for example, by covering the previous IC tag 60 with a new IC tag 61 having a shielding function, it is possible to easily and reliably prevent the information from the previous IC tag 60 from being confused.
[Assembly method]
In the image processing apparatus 20 of this embodiment, when assembling the image processing apparatus 20 having a plurality of parts and / or units, a device-specific IC tag is attached to the image processing apparatus 20, and the first power-on is performed as shown in FIG. At times, IC tag numbers attached to parts and / or units, such as KONI00C in the first group, NIKO20B, SNN00A, KONI00A, SNN00B, KONI00B in the second group, NIKO20A in the third group, etc. IC tag numbers, for example, KO1325A1 in the first group, KO1325B1, KO1325B2, KO1325B3, KO1325B4, KO1325B5 in the second group, and KO1325C1 in the third group are assigned again.

  When the power is turned on for the first time, the IC tag numbers attached to the parts and / or units in advance can be managed in a unified manner as product parts and / or units by re-linking them with the device-specific IC tag numbers. The information for identifying parts and / or units is not confused, and can be suitably used for replacement, recycling, and disposal.

  At the time of this re-assignment, the first group, the second group, and the third group are numbered so as to be distinguishable, so that they can be managed as a part and / or unit for each group of products. It can be suitably used for replacement, recycling and disposal.

  In addition, when reattaching, the code or ID unique to the parts manufacturer is left or attached and numbered so that it can be suitably used for replacement, recycling, and disposal. In addition, since the number of reattachments is incorporated in a new number at the time of reattachment, it can be used for countermeasures against the number of usable times of replaceable parts and units.

  Further, if the IC tag of the component and / or unit is to be attached / detached, the transmission / reception function is destroyed, and the IC tag cannot be attached / detached, thereby making it impossible to replace the component and / or unit at the time of assembly.

  Even when the power is turned off, the controller 35 detects attachment / detachment of the IC tag and stops recording from the product tag to the storage unit of the management center 7 to prevent illegal activities such as replacement with a different part or unit. can do.

  In addition, the first group of parts and / or units and the second group of parts and / or units of the IC tags are detachable, and the IC tags only break or replace the parts and / or units. By exposing the IC tag only at the stage, it is possible to prevent the use of parts and / or a modified unit of the unit.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the image processing apparatus 20 of this embodiment has a maintenance operation unit 70 having a transmission unit to an IC tag, and stores a maintenance record in the IC tag. By storing the maintenance record in the IC tag, the maintenance status of the component and / or unit can be understood and used for reuse.

  Further, the IC tag is attached to the component and / or the unit, and the IC tag held in the component and / or the unit to be discarded can be detached from the component and / or the unit, and the component and / or the unit and the IC tag are discriminated and discarded. be able to.

  Also, regarding the removal of the IC tag, the IC tag recognition information may be erased or changed to be non-reusable at the same time or in correspondence with the removal, and there is no leakage of the IC tag information, and the IC tag may be discarded. it can.

  The present invention can be preferably applied to the maintenance, disposal, recycling, management, and assembly of parts and / or units using IC tags by attaching IC tags to each part and / or unit.

It is a basic conceptual diagram which shows an image processing apparatus, a maintenance method, a disposal method, a recycling method, a management method, and an assembly method. It is a schematic block diagram of an image processing apparatus. It is a figure which shows table TA of a memory | storage part. It is a figure which shows table TB of a memory | storage part. It is a figure which shows recycling. It is a figure which shows the IC tag attached to the image forming unit. It is a figure which shows embodiment which makes a previous IC tag useless.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Manufacturer 2 Parts manufacturer 3 Product 4 User 5 Exchanger 6 Recycler 7 Management center 8 Collection supplier 9 Disposer 20 Image processing device 21 Image reading unit 22 Image writing unit 23 Image forming unit 24 Developing unit 25 Cleaning unit 26 Fixing unit 27 Toner supply unit 30 Display unit 31 Conveying unit 35 Control unit

Claims (39)

An image processing apparatus having a plurality of parts and / or units that can be distinguished into a plurality of groups,
A first group containing parts and / or units that can be refilled and refilled with materials that are spent by performing image processing;
A second group comprising parts and / or units that have no material and can be exchanged for performing image processing;
IC tags attached to the parts and / or units of at least two types of groups;
The IC tags of the at least two groups are distinguishable from each other;
An image processing apparatus comprising: a controller capable of confirming the status of the IC tag when the entire apparatus is turned on or specified, and transferring the confirmation information to a product tag. Reusable parts and / or units that contain materials to be spent and refilled with materials have IC tags,
Information on new parts and / or units is communicated from the IC tag to the product tag by exchanging with new parts and / or units containing filling materials.
A maintenance method, wherein information of the new part and / or unit is added to the product tag or information is switched. In the IC tag of the replaced new part and / or unit,
The maintenance method according to claim 2, wherein information related to the product of the product tag is captured and recorded. When replacing new parts and / or units,
For reusable parts and / or units with materials to be spent and refilled with materials, record on the IC tags attached to the parts and / or units with information on the properties of the replenished material and related information Maintenance method characterized by Reusable parts and / or units that contain materials to be spent and refilled with materials have IC tags,
The maintenance method according to claim 4, wherein, when reusing, information regarding reuse is given to the IC tag. Reusable parts and / or units that contain materials to be spent and refilled with materials have IC tags,
5. The maintenance method according to claim 4, wherein, when the IC tag is reused, a usage state before the parts and / or units are removed is given to the IC tag. A first group containing parts and / or units that can be refilled with materials to be spent and refilled with materials;
A second group comprising no parts to spend and no exchangeable parts and / or units;
There is a third group that includes parts and / or units that are fixed to the product and cannot be separated and are subject to disassembly and recycling.
A maintenance method, wherein a number capable of distinguishing a group is recorded on an IC tag of each component and / or unit of the first group, the second group, and the third group. A first group containing parts and / or units that can be refilled with materials to be spent and refilled with materials;
A second group comprising no parts to spend and no exchangeable parts and / or units;
There is a third group that includes parts and / or units that are fixed to the product and cannot be separated and are subject to disassembly and recycling.
The IC tags of the respective parts and / or units of the first group, the second group, and the third group are at least one of numbers that can be distinguished for special processing, embedding, reuse, and material recycling. Have
A disposal method characterized in that processing is performed based on information of the IC tag. A first group containing parts and / or units that can be refilled with materials to be spent and refilled with materials;
A second group comprising no parts to spend and no exchangeable parts and / or units;
There is a third group that includes parts and / or units that are fixed to the product and cannot be separated and are subject to disassembly and recycling.
The IC tags of the respective parts and / or units of the first group, the second group, and the third group can be distinguished numbers by source, material, or waste disposal company. Have
A disposal method characterized in that processing is performed based on information of the IC tag. The disposal method according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the classified information of the IC tags is collected in a management center. 10. The disposal method according to claim 8, wherein the recycled parts and / or units transmit IC tag numbering to a predetermined management center. Having multiple parts and / or units that can be distinguished into multiple groups,
Multiple groups of parts and / or units each have a distinct numbering,
A recycling method, wherein a part of a unique number of an IC tag attached to the component and / or unit is coincident or related. The plurality of groups are:
A first group containing parts and / or units that can be refilled with materials to be spent and refilled with materials;
A second group comprising no parts to spend and no exchangeable parts and / or units;
The recycling method according to claim 12, wherein there is a third group including parts and / or units to be decomposed and recycled, which are fixed to the product and cannot be separated. 14. The recycling method according to claim 13, wherein the IC tag is given information related to a manufacturing date or information related to the start of use. 14. The recycling method according to claim 13, wherein information at the time of manufacturing or use start given to the IC tags of the first group of parts and / or units is read and the read information is collected in a product tag. 16. The recycling method according to claim 13, wherein the old information is erased corresponding to the memory capacity that can be stored in the IC tag. 16. The recycling method according to claim 13, wherein erasing is delayed in accordance with a degree of importance corresponding to a memory capacity that can be stored in the IC tag. A plurality of parts and / or units that can be divided into a plurality of groups;
Having a product tag that oversees the entire part and / or unit;
The product tag has a function of storing usage accumulation starting from manufacture or use start,
A first group of replenishment that includes materials to be spent and replenished with materials and reusable parts and / or units;
There is no material to spend and a second group of replacements, including replaceable parts and / or units,
A recycling method, wherein the product tag is stored in association with usage accumulation. IC tags attached to parts and / or units that can be exchanged for products;
Having a product tag that oversees the entire part and / or unit;
A recycling method characterized in that, when a stored part and / or unit is attached to the product, the IC tag is switched to information linked to a product-specific number of the product tag. Detects carry-out of parts and / or units stored in the inventory management process,
When the parts and / or units are loaded in place,
A recycling method characterized in that information on IC tags of the parts and / or units is read by a product tag, and information is transmitted from the product tag to a management center. IC tags attached to parts and / or units that can be exchanged for products;
Having a product tag that oversees the entire part and / or unit;
The repair information of the parts and / or units is:
A recycling method characterized by being recorded in the IC tag by input at a repair shop, and when being incorporated into a product, information is communicated to the product tag and stored. IC tags attached to parts and / or units that can be exchanged for products;
Having a product tag that oversees the entire part and / or unit;
Information on the parts and / or units is
A recycling method characterized in that the product tag checks the purity of the entire product and the aging of the product as needed for information on the IC tag of the component and / or unit incorporated in the product. IC tags attached to parts and / or units that can be replaced with products are not removable.
A recycling method characterized by disabling the operation of the product once the IC tag is removed. Parts and / or units are replaceable in the product,
In the parts and / or units after replacement,
A recycling method, wherein a product tag sounds a reading alarm when there is no IC tag or when it is not a predetermined IC tag. Parts and / or units are replaceable in the product,
A recycling method characterized in that information is read from an IC tag of the part and / or unit newly attached to the product, and the feature of the part and / or unit is displayed on the display means of the operation unit of the product. Parts and / or units are replaceable in the product,
A recycling method, wherein information is read from an IC tag of the part and / or unit newly attached to the product, and a warning is given in advance about a symptom that may occur in the product. Parts and / or units are replaceable in the product,
If the part and / or unit is pre-attached with an IC tag, give the new number with the manufacturer's password for the part and / or unit,
A management method characterized by initializing the numbering of the entire product by entering a password of a supplier of each part and / or unit. 28. When the delivery source IC tag is attached to the component and / or unit in advance, a process of making the previous IC tag useless is performed, and thereafter a new IC tag is attached. Management method. 29. The management method according to claim 28, wherein a new IC tag having a shielding function is covered on the previous IC tag. When assembling an image processing apparatus having a plurality of parts and / or units, an apparatus-specific IC tag is attached to the image processing apparatus,
An assembling method comprising reattaching an IC tag number previously attached to the component and / or unit in association with the device-specific IC tag number when power is first turned on. When reattaching,
A first group containing parts and / or units that can be refilled with materials to be spent and refilled with materials;
31. The assembly method according to claim 30, wherein the assembly method according to claim 30, wherein the second group including parts and / or units that can be exchanged is assigned so as to be distinguishable from the second group. When reattaching,
31. The assembling method according to claim 30, wherein a part manufacturer's unique code or ID is left or numbered. When reattaching,
The assembly method according to claim 30, wherein the number of reattachment is incorporated in a new number. 34. The assembly method according to claim 30, wherein the IC tag of the component and / or unit is not removable. Even when the power is off
35. The assembling method according to claim 30, wherein the controller detects attachment / detachment of the IC tag and stops recording of the product tag or the storage unit of the management center. The first group of parts and / or units;
The IC tags of the second group of parts and / or units are:
It is removable
36. The assembly method according to any one of claims 30 to 35, wherein the IC tag is exposed only when the component and / or the unit are replaced or destroyed. 37. The assembly method according to claim 30, wherein a maintenance operation unit of the image processing apparatus includes a transmission unit to the IC tag, and maintenance records are stored in the IC tag. The IC tag is attached to the component and / or the unit, and the IC tag held by the component and / or the unit to be discarded is removable from the component and / or the unit. The assembling method described. 39. The assembly method according to claim 38, wherein when the IC tag is removed, the recognition information of the IC tag is erased or changed to be non-reusable at the same time or in response to the removal.

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