JP2005208450A - Image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming apparatus designed so that efficient recycling is achieved by making its structure simple, eliminating the need for skill in disassembling the apparatus and a manual or the like to be read for each step. <P>SOLUTION: Hooks projecting from the internal face of a paper feed cassette (not illustrated) engage with the engagement parts 1a of a paper heater 1. Further, the paper heater 1 is fastened with screws through long holes 1b, and thereby fixed to a paper feed cassette. This mounting structure is inscribed in the middle of the surface of the paper heater 1 such that the positions of "HOOK" and "SCREW" are shown and the direction of "SLIDE" is shown with an inscribed arrow. To detach the paper heater 1 from the paper feed cassette as shown by such an inscribed display 1e, the screws are removed and the paper heater 1 is slid in the direction of the arrow. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a recycling efficiency technology in an image forming apparatus such as a copying machine, a printer, and a facsimile.

  In recent years, recycling of such devices has become an important issue. Conventionally, when recycling equipment, a procedure manual is used to disassemble the equipment, or the equipment is broken down into parts after being destroyed. In such recycling, parts that are incorporated into the next equipment as parts having the same functions as before are called reuse parts (reusable parts), and parts that are recycled as other parts and materials and energy of materials. Called recycled parts (recycled parts).

  However, in order to separate such reusable parts and recycled parts, a detailed procedure manual is required for each device to properly disassemble, and even if such a procedure manual is used, it is necessary to master the work. It took time to master. In addition, it was impossible to reuse the destroyed parts when the equipment was destroyed.

  Therefore, in the disassembly process of equipment, which is an important process of recycling, it takes time to find the location of parts in the equipment, which solves the problem of obstructing recycling, dismantling method of equipment, display device, and image formation An apparatus and a parts retrieval system are disclosed (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Specifically, based on the information for identifying the component, the information is input to a display device that displays the position of the component in the device, and is displayed on the display device, thereby acquiring the position information of the component. And taking out the part based on the acquired position information of the part. Specifically, the position of the component is displayed on the three-dimensional CAD by inputting the component information such as the component number.
JP 2002-49199 A

  However, in the configuration as described in Patent Document 1, the system configuration is larger than anything else, and a database of parts to be recycled has to be constructed, which makes operation management difficult. In view of such problems, the present invention has a simple configuration and does not require skill of work at the time of dismantling the equipment, and can work without looking at the procedure manuals etc., thereby improving the efficiency of recycling. An object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus that achieves the above.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, there is provided an image forming apparatus for transferring an image formed on an image carrier onto a sheet for recording, and a predetermined part used and recycled in the image forming apparatus. The information on the attaching means or the detaching means is displayed at a predetermined position of the component.

  Further, it is characterized by displaying whether the part is a reused part or a recycled part.

  The information about the attaching means or the detaching means is displayed as an illustration by stamping, printing or sticking a sticker.

  Further, the predetermined part of the part where the information about the attaching means or the removing means is displayed is a surface where the part can be best seen in the attached state.

  According to the present invention, an image forming apparatus that has a simple configuration, does not require skill in operation when disassembling the apparatus, and can perform an operation without looking at a procedure manual or the like one by one, thereby improving the efficiency of recycling. Can be provided.

  Specifically, by displaying information about the attaching means or removing means of a predetermined part used and recycled in the image forming apparatus at a predetermined part of the part, the operator can remove the part. Since it is not necessary to bother to look at the procedure manual, and it is not necessary to be skilled in the work, the efficiency of recycling increases.

  In addition, by displaying whether the part to be recycled is a reused part or a recycled part, the reused part is not destroyed at the time of removal, and the reuse efficiency is improved.

  Moreover, the information about the attaching means or the detaching means can be displayed at a glance without impairing the mass productivity of the parts by displaying the information about the attaching means or the removing means by illustration by stamping, printing or sticking a sticker.

  In addition, since the predetermined location of the part on which the information about the attaching means or the removing means is displayed is the surface where the part is most visible in the attached state, the operator can easily see the display and the work efficiency is improved.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, a copying machine will be described as an example. In the present invention, information such as letters and illustrations indicating the attaching means and the detaching means with respect to the device of the part, such as screwing and engaging with a claw, for a predetermined part to be recycled is displayed in the attached state of the part. By marking on the most visible surface, it can be removed without looking at the procedure manual, etc., and the device can be easily disassembled.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing components according to Embodiment 1 of an image forming apparatus to which the present invention is applied. This figure shows a paper heat retaining heater of a paper feed cassette (not shown), which is used so that the paper in the paper feed cassette does not get wet. As shown in the figure, the paper heat insulation heater 1 has a substantially flat resin-like outer shell (for example, ABS resin) and incorporates a ceramic heater. In addition, the engaging portion 1a protrudes from the three side surfaces including the two long sides of the paper warming heater 1, and a long hole 1b extending along the long side direction is opened on the other side surface. ing.

  Further, a power cord 1d for supplying power to the ceramic heater extends from a concave portion 1c at the corner opposite to the long hole 1b. The paper heat retaining heater 1 is attached to the inner surface of the paper feed cassette. Specifically, hooks (not shown) projecting from the inner surface of the paper feed cassette engage with the engaging portions 1a of the paper heat insulation heater 1, and the paper heat insulation heater 1 is screwed through the long holes 1b. It is fixed to the cassette.

  This mounting structure is engraved in the center of the surface of the sheet heat-retaining heater 1, and is illustrated as “HOOK” and “SCREW” positions, and the direction of “SLIDE” is indicated by an arrow. From the marking display 1e as described above, it can be seen that when the paper heat retaining heater 1 is removed from the paper feed cassette, it is only necessary to release the screw stopper and slide it in the direction of the arrow. In addition, this paper heat retention heater 1 is handled as a reuse part.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing components according to Embodiment 2 of the image forming apparatus to which the present invention is applied. The figure shows a motor unit inside the apparatus main body, which is used for rotational driving of a roller or the like. As shown in the figure, the motor unit 2 has a configuration in which a motor 2b is attached to an upper half of a front surface of a bracket 2a formed by bending, for example, a galvanized steel plate into a box shape. A lead wire 2c for supplying driving power to the motor 2b extends from the end of the motor 2b, and a connection socket 2d is provided at the tip thereof.

  Further, a rotating shaft (not shown) of the motor 2b and a gear provided at the tip of the motor 2b protrude inside the bracket 2a. At the upper and lower ends of the bracket 2a, there are provided mounting surfaces 2aa and 2ab formed by bending the tip into a substantially L shape in a side view. In the mounting surface 2aa, a horizontally long slot a and a round hole b are opened to the left and right. The mounting surface 2ab is provided with left and right hooks c projecting backward by cutting and raising.

  The motor unit 2 is attached to a chassis (not shown) inside the apparatus main body. Specifically, an engagement hole (not shown) provided in the chassis engages with the hook c of the bracket 2a, and the bracket 2a and then the motor unit 2 are screwed through the long hole a and the round hole b to be fixed to the chassis. Has been. This mounting structure is engraved on the lower half of the front surface of the bracket 2a, and the direction of “SLIDE” and the position of “SCREW” are shown respectively.

  The sliding direction in this case means the one at the time of attachment. From the marking display 2e as described above, when the motor unit 2 is removed from the chassis, it can be understood that it is only necessary to release the screw stopper and slide the motor unit 2 in the opposite direction. The motor unit 2 is handled as a reuse part.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing components according to Embodiment 3 of the image forming apparatus to which the present invention is applied. This figure shows an outlet cover attached to an external outlet (not shown) on the side of the apparatus, and is used to cover and protect the external outlet. The external outlet here is assumed to be an interface for a printer as an optional function. Moreover, the same figure (a) has shown the surface side, and the same figure (b) has shown the back surface side.

  As shown in the figure, the outlet cover 3 is made of a resin formed into a long plate shape (for example, ABS resin), and hooks 3a projecting on the back side are provided near the left and right ends and near the center. It has been. Further, near the hook 3a near the left end, an engaging claw 3b protrudes on the back surface side, and a handle 3c extends on the front surface side. The outlet cover 3 is attached to the surface of the external outlet. Specifically, the hooks 3a are respectively slidably engaged with the engagement holes (not shown) provided in the external outlet in the direction of the arrow, and at this time, the engagement claws 3b are engaged and fixed to the other engagement holes.

  This mounting structure is stamped on the surface between the hook 3a and the handle 3c near the center of the outlet cover 3, and the position of the handle 3c to be “PULL” is shown. It is also shown that this part is not a reuse part. The marking 3d as described above indicates that the handle 3c can be pulled when the outlet cover 3 is removed from the external outlet. The outlet cover 3 is handled as a recycled part.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing components according to Embodiment 4 of the image forming apparatus to which the present invention is applied. This figure shows an outlet cover attached to an external outlet (not shown) on the rear side of the apparatus, and is used for covering and protecting the external outlet. The external outlet here is assumed to be used for a facsimile interface as an optional function. Moreover, the same figure (a) has shown the surface side, and the same figure (b) has shown the back surface side.

  As shown in the figure, the outlet cover 4 is made of resin (for example, ABS resin) formed into a long plate shape, and engagement claws 4a projecting on the back side are provided at both left and right ends. . Further, notches 4b are provided in the upper and lower portions near the center. The outlet cover 4 is attached to the surface of the external outlet. Specifically, the engagement claws 4a are engaged and fixed in engagement holes (not shown) provided in the external outlet.

  This mounting structure is imprinted on the surface of the outlet cover 4, and the position to be "CUT" is shown. It is also shown that this part is not a reuse part. The marking 4c as described above indicates that when the outlet cover 4 is removed from the external outlet, the notch 4b portion may be cut or broken. The outlet cover 4 is handled as a recycled part.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the inscription characters in the drawing are English, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is better if it can correspond to Japanese or the language of the export destination. Further, the display is not limited to the stamp display, and other display methods such as printing and sticking a sticker may be used. In addition, instead of displaying that it is not a reuse part, it may be positively displayed whether it is a reuse part or a recycled part. Further, as is apparent from the drawings, the location where the information about the attaching means or the detaching means is displayed is the surface where the part can be best seen in the attached state.

  As described above, according to the present invention, by displaying the information indicating the mounting means and the removing means of the parts on each part to be removed from the apparatus, all information necessary for the removal is displayed. It is given to the parts. This eliminates the need for the operator to bother to look at the procedure manual to remove the part, and eliminates the need for skill in the work, thus increasing the efficiency of recycling. In particular, reuse parts are not destroyed when they are removed, so the efficiency of reuse increases.

  The present invention is not limited to a copying machine, but can be applied to all image forming apparatuses that require recycling, such as facsimiles and printers. Further, the present invention is not limited to an image forming apparatus, and can be applied to all devices that require recycling.

1 is a perspective view showing components according to Embodiment 1 of an image forming apparatus to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing components according to Embodiment 2 of an image forming apparatus to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing components according to Embodiment 3 of an image forming apparatus to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing components according to Embodiment 4 of an image forming apparatus to which the present invention is applied.

Explanation of symbols

1 Paper heater 2 Motor unit 3, 4 Outlet cover

Claims (4)

An image forming apparatus that performs recording by transferring an image formed on an image carrier onto a sheet,
An image forming apparatus comprising: information on attachment means or removal means of a predetermined part used and recycled in the image forming apparatus displayed at a predetermined position of the part.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image forming apparatus displays whether the part is a reused part or a recycled part.   The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information about the attaching unit or the removing unit is displayed as an illustration by engraving, printing, or sticking a sticker.   The predetermined part of the part on which information about the attaching means or the removing means is displayed is a surface where the part can be best seen in the attached state. Image forming apparatus.

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