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Multiplex image forming apparatus
Assignee: Ricoh Co Ltd
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Filing: 1992-04-17
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Granted: 1994-06-28
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Expires: 2012-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A multiplex image forming apparatus remains in a standby state for multiple functions including a copier function, a facsimile function and a printer function at all times and, in a receive mode at night, fully deactivates devices to be not used, thereby saving power and reducing noise. The apparatus has a power source for a copier, and an application extending section capable of combining a facsimile function with the apparatus and a power source for a multiplex configuration for driving the application extending section. A first and a second power source switch is located at an input section preceding the two power sources. A detecting circuit is connected to the first power source switch to detect the turn-on and turn-off of the switch. Detection signal output control means transfers a detection signal from the detecting circuit to a control circuit only when the second power source switch is turned on and the first power source switch is turned off.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiharu Manabe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:48
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/00885; G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/22; G03G15/221; G03G15/80; H02; H02J; H02J9/00; H02J9/005; H04N1/00888; H04N1/00896; H04N1/00904; G03G15/04; G03G15/043; G03G15/0435; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B70/00; Y02B70/30; Y04; Y04S; Y04S20/00; Y04S20/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A multiplex image forming apparatus comprising: a power source for a copier; an application extending section allowing a facsimile function to be combined with said image forming apparatus, and a power source for a multiplex configuration for driving said application extending section; a first and a second power source switch located at an input section preceding said power source for a copier and said power source for a multiplex configuration; a detecting circuit connecting to said first power source switch for detecting turn-on and turn-off of said first power source switch; and detection signal output control means for outputting a detection signal fed from said detecting circuit only when said second power source switch is turned on and said first power source switch is turned off.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A multiplex image forming apparatus comprising: a power source for a copier; an application extending section allowing a facsimile function to be combined with said image forming apparatus, and a power source for a multiplex configuration for driving said application extending section; a first and a second power source switch located at an input section preceding said power source for a copier and said power source for a multiplex configuration; a detecting circuit connecting to said first power source switch for detecting turn-on and turn-off of said first power source switch; and detection signal output control means for outputting a detection signal fed from said detecting circuit only when said second power source switch is turned on and said first power source switch is turned off.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, further comprising user operation execution interrupting means for interrupting execution of control relating to user's manipulation except for on-line control.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, further comprising night receive mode interruption control means responsive to the detection signal from said detection signal output control means for disabling at least a fixing heater and rotary members included in said apparatus except when a printing operation is needed at night.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
A multiplex image forming apparatus comprising: a power source for a copier; an application extending section capable of combining a facsimile function with said apparatus, and a power source for a multiplex configuration for driving said application extending section; a first and second switch located at an input section preceding said power source for a copier and said power source for a multiplex configuration; and anti-dew condensation means operable only when said second power source switch is turned on and said first power source switch is turned off.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
A multiplex image forming apparatus comprising: a power source for a copier; an application extending section capable of combining a facsimile function with said apparatus, and a power source for a multiplex configuration for driving said application extending section; a first and second switch located at an input section preceding said power source for a copier and said power source for a multiplex configuration; and anti-dew condensation means operable only when said second power source switch is turned on and said first power source switch is turned off.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein said anti-dew condensation means comprises a heater operated by a DC-converted circuit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
A multiplex image forming apparatus comprising: a power source for a copier; an application extending section capable of combining a facsimile function with said apparatus, and a power source for a multiplex configuration for driving said application extending section; a first and a second switch located at an input section preceding said power source for a copier and said power source for a multiplex configuration; and power supply path interrupting means for interrupting part of power supply paths only when said second power switch is turned on and said first power source switch is turned off.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
96 words
A multiplex image forming apparatus comprising: a power source for a copier; an application extending section capable of combining a facsimile function with said apparatus, and a power source for a multiplex configuration for driving said application extending section; a first and a second switch located at an input section preceding said power source for a copier and said power source for a multiplex configuration; and power supply path interrupting means for interrupting part of power supply paths only when said second power switch is turned on and said first power source switch is turned off.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein said power supply path interrupting means interrupts power supply paths provided in a document handling section, a document reading section, and a user-oriented operating section included in said apparatus.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 6, further comprising second power supply path interrupting means for interrupting, when said power supply path interrupting means interrupt part of the power supply paths, other power supply paths.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein said power supply path interrupting means turns off a DC power source cooling device included in said apparatus.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
98 words
A multiplex image forming apparatus comprising: a power source for a copier; an application extending section capable of combining a facsimile function with said apparatus, and a power source for a multiplex configuration for driving said application extending section; a cooling fan included in said power source of a copier; a heat generating member whose heat generating state changes; temperature detecting means for detecting a temperature of said heat generating member; and fan rotation speed control means for changing a rotation speed of said cooling fan in matching relation to the temperature detected by said temperature detecting means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
98 words
A multiplex image forming apparatus comprising: a power source for a copier; an application extending section capable of combining a facsimile function with said apparatus, and a power source for a multiplex configuration for driving said application extending section; a cooling fan included in said power source of a copier; a heat generating member whose heat generating state changes; temperature detecting means for detecting a temperature of said heat generating member; and fan rotation speed control means for changing a rotation speed of said cooling fan in matching relation to the temperature detected by said temperature detecting means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 10, further comprising power supply interrupting means for interrupting power supply to said heat generating member at least when the operation of said cooling fan is stopped.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 11, further comprising stop signal output control means for outputting a stop signal when the rotation of said cooling fan is stopped.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 11, wherein said heat generating member is incorporated in said power source for a copier, said cooling fan being implemented as a self-cooling fan of said power source for a copier.
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