Abstract: The tool creeper is a rectangular box of a predetermined size related to work area requirements. The tool creeper has a plurality of compartments and drawers to accommodate tools. A plurality of creeper wheels having mounts are attached in a spatial relationship on the outside of a bottom panel to provide tool creeper movement that can readily follow a similar movement of the mechanic in a work space. Additionally, a proximal top surface has a pivotally attached lid for easy access and securement of the contents inside the tool creeper. On the rear of the tool creeper is a power cord socket to provide AC and DC power available for use in the work area. AC and DC power outlets are provided at a side panel of the tool creeper. A work area illumination light is provided along a rear top surface of the tool creeper.

Abstract: A welding tank cart system for providing efficient transportation of welding tanks and welding supplies. The welding tank cart system includes a frame, a pair of side wheels, a wheel support connected to the frame, and a front wheel connected to the wheel support, wherein the front wheel is comprised of a swivel wheel. A tray is pivotally connected within the frame to provide for self-leveling regarding of the attitude of the frame. A chain crank is connected to the frame for tightening a chain structure about the welding tanks.

Abstract: A reverse caster suspension apparatus includes a tiltable platform assembly that is interposed between a sprung axle assembly and a vehicle structure. This arrangement provides an efficient means for changing the caster angle without harmful distortion of springs, and without requiring complex special-purpose suspension design and components that would likely be subjected to excessive wear. The platform assembly includes a platform frame to be connected to the vehicle, a nested, pivotally connected suspension frame to which the axle assembly is attached, and an actuator mechanism coupled at high mechanical advantage between the pivotally connected frames. A pivot axis of the platform assembly can be located approximately in line above respective spindle axes of the axle assembly for facilitating operation of the actuator at low power, and the actuator preferably holds its positive-caster condition with no applied power.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a torsion beam axle-type rear suspension, which simplifies and minimizes the shape and size of a rubber bush that prevents oversteer due to lateral force generated during a turning movement of a vehicle, by causing toe-in.

Abstract: A motor vehicle front suspension arm including three bores corresponding respectively to an articulation of the arm to a wheel support, to a front articulation, and a rear articulation of a hinge formed between the arm and the vehicle body. The suspension arm includes a single-piece sheet metal part and the bores corresponding to the articulations of the hinge have substantially perpendicular axes.

Abstract: In a wheel suspension for a motor vehicle, comprising an A-arm with front and rear pivot bearings for connection to a vehicle body via A-arm-bearing eyes receiving, pressed into them, elastic bearings, at least the front bearing includes an inner tube and an outer tube with an elastic element disposed therebetween wherein the inner tube is axially engaged by a bearing console of the vehicle body and the outer tube is disposed, together with the elastic element, axially displaced forwardly from the center of the bearing eye.

Abstract: A system for attaching bicycle accessories to the frame of a bicycle is herein disclosed. The system comprises at least two of an upper mount, a lower mount, and a support arm. The upper mount is generally secured to the frame of the bicycle adjacent the junction of the seat post and seat stay of a bicycle frame. The upper mount includes a channel for receiving a first portion of a bicycle accessory. A lower mount generally includes at least one mounting post that extends generally upward from a front or rear dropout of a bicycle frame. The mounting post is adapted to secure a second portion of a bicycle accessory to the frame of the bicycle. The support arm is constructed and arranged to couple a front fork or a seat stay of a bicycle frame to the accessory so as to create a rigid structural relationship between the accessory and the bicycle frame. The attachment system of the present invention may be adapted for attaching accessories to rigid bicycle frames or to bicycle frames that include suspensions.

Abstract: A towing device (1) for towing vehicles has a tow bar (8) movably mounted about at least two axes of rotation, and at least one mechanical drive (13) for moving the tow bar between an operating position and a position of rest. The drive has a mechanism (14) for generating an at least partially superimposed movement of the tow bar about both axes. The preferred features include the axes of rotation being positioned at right angles to each other. The mechanism is designed as a gear unit (21) coupling the pivot axis (16) and the axis of rotation (18). The rotational movement of the tow bar about the axis of rotation is derived from the pivoting movement of the tow bar or a housing (19).

Abstract: A trailer hitch ball for use with a trailer hitch, a lock housing, a lock washer and a nut. The trailer hitch ball can be used to secure a trailer to a vehicle. The hitch ball includes a ball portion, a base portion and a threaded portion. The ball portion includes an integral drive member such that when torque is applied to the drive member, force is applied to the ball portion and the ball portion rotates relative to a trailer hitch. The outer surface of the ball portion may define two parallel and opposing tool engaging surfaces. When a trailer coupler is locked to the ball portion, the trailer and trailer hitch ball are secure from theft.

Abstract: A tray device for a stroller comprises a tray body as well as, at each end of both ends of the tray body, a slider movable relative to the tray body, an operating unit for pushing away the slider, and an elastic member for pushing back the slider. When the operating units both are executed, the stakes of the sliders are respectively escaped from two armrests to enable the tray device being detached from the armrests. If only one operating unit is actuated, the tray device can be turned over.

Abstract: A reversible baby stroller with a brake structure includes a handlebar having an actuated member. The flexible wire is connected between said actuated member and either the front or the rear of the brake mechanism. The said actuated member, therefore, can control the brake mechanism. When the user requires changing the position of the handlebar, the actuated member moves along the handlebar. Further, whether the handlebar is in the front or in the rear, the user uses the said actuated member through the flexible wire to operate the brake mechanism for achieving convenience.

Abstract: A construction technology for an air bag which contributes to adequate protection of the driver in an accident, and related technologies are provided. A two-wheeled motor vehicle serving as a motorbike is equipped with an air bag device including an air bag for deploying and inflating in a driver-protection area formed on the front side of the driver in the event of a frontal collision and a retainer capable of storing this air bag. With respect to the air bag, a part of this air bag is disposed outside the retainer, and this disposition portion is mounted along the long-length direction (longitudinal direction) of a handlebar.

Abstract: A clip for attaching a curtain-shield airbag to a body panel of a vehicle comprises a bushing and a pin. The bushing has a flange with a leg extending therefrom. A bore extends through the flange and into the leg for receiving the pin. Outer surfaces of the leg have engagement pieces with shoulders for coupling the bushing to edge regions of a body panel hole into which the leg is inserted. The pin and the bushing are capable of being coupled in a provisionally fixed condition or a permanently fixed condition. When the pin is partially inserted into the bore, the engagement pieces are permitted to flex inwardly of the bore, but when the pin is fully inserted, such inward flexing is prevented. The flange has a wall that provides a partition between the main airbag unit and the entrance hole of the bore in the flange.

Abstract: A curtain airbag device and a guide unit allow for quick deployment of a curtain airbag by smoothly guiding a link strap that connects a curtain airbag and a guide element into the space between a side edge of a pillar garnish and a vehicle member at the early stage of the deployment of the curtain airbag. When an inflator is activated, a curtain airbag is deployed downward along the cabin-side of a pillar garnish. During the deployment, the rear portion of the curtain airbag is guided by a guide rod via a link strap. The link strap starts moving downward along the guide rod when the curtain airbag begins to be deployed. At this moment the link strap is guided into the space between the pillar garnish and a weather strip by a guide member.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving an occupant-protecting airbag device mounted on a vehicle is provided. The airbag device includes an airbag and a squib and the squib can be deployed by igniting the squib. The apparatus comprise plural sensors, plural A/D converters, a determination unit and an ignition circuit. Each sensor senses a physical quantity acting on the vehicle to output an analog signal indicative of the physical quantity. Each of the plural A/D converters is electrically connected to at least one of the plurality of sensors to cause each A/D converter to perform an A/D conversion on the signal. The determination unit uses the signal converted by each A/D converter to determine whether or not the airbag should be deployed. The ignition circuit causes the squib to ignite to deploy the airbag when the determination unit determines that the airbag should be deployed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for reinforcing the rear end of a vehicle having a ladder-type frame. The device includes a first bar that is adapted to be secured between the left side rail and right suspension attachment of the vehicle frame and a second bar adapted to be secured between the right side rail and left suspension attachment such that the first and second bars are mounted to the frame in a crosswise fashion with respect to each other between the side rails. The device is mounted adjacent the rear of the vehicle frame whereby torsional stiffness and rigidity can be added to the rear of the frame and lateral deflection of the suspension attachments that occurs during aggressive driving is sharply minimized.

Abstract: A seat belt device including an anchor connecting member configured to be connected to the vehicle body, a webbing connecting member connected to the seat belt, and a webbing passing through an opening the webbing connecting member. The webbing located in the opening is folded and constrained from unfolding by stitching extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the webbing. The device includes a sensor mechanism that detects a force acting between the anchor connecting member and the webbing connecting member.

Abstract: A webbing guide for redirecting a seat-belt webbing in a vehicle, having a seat-belt system, and a vehicle seat assembly. This webbing guide allows the seat-belt webbing to be readily secured to and released from the upper portion of the seatback member of the vehicle seat assembly. The preferred webbing guide comprises a guide body mountable to the upper portion of the seatback member of the vehicle seat assembly. An arm member pivotally engages the guide body, and is thereby movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration for selectively securing the seat-belt webbing to the guide body in readily releasable relation. Further embodiments provide means, such as magnetically biasing means, for releasably retaining the arm member in the closed configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ski clip, which is used to fasten ski poles (6a, 6b) to skis (7). In general the simultaneous transport of a pair of skis (7)and a pair of ski poles (6a, 6b) poses problems as the use of both hands is required. It is therefore difficult to simultaneously hold the skis (7), ski poles (6a, 6b) and other objects or to hold onto retaining bars in buses and gondolas when transporting skis (7). The disadvantage of attachments for solving said problem in prior art is that the ski pole holders have to be stored separately when not in use and in addition are inconvenient to use. The invention solves said problem by the permanent attachment of a fixing device (1a, 1b) to the ski pole (6a, 6b), whereby a forked clamping piece (5a, 5b) that can be folded out is fastened to said fixing device and a pair of skis (7) can be clamped between the limbs (9) of said piece.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein represents a means for increasing the gripability of a credit-card-sized card. Specifically, dimples raised from, indented in, or embossed in a credit-card-sized card are arranged to from a tread on the front or back of a card. This tread allows fingers to more easily grip a credit-card-sized card for ease of handling or removal from a wallet or carrying case. Moreover, the means disclosed does not interfere with various means such as magnetic stripes commonly used to store encoded information on credit-card-sized cards.

Abstract: The invention relates to a washer for a tube coupler device, the washer having an inner portion subdivided into a plurality of teeth with active portions having a free edge that defines an inside edge of the washer and that is arranged to penetrate into an outside surface of the tube, wherein the active portions are arranged so that the inside edge is substantially continuous. The invention also provides a method of making the washer and a coupler device.

Abstract: A quick coupling comprising a body with a conical opening and an outside thread, a nut with a central through orifice and a cylindrical counterbore extending the through orifice and tapped over its portion that is remote from the through orifice, and a conical surface connecting the through orifice to the counterbore, the coupling comprising a ring housed in the counterbore of the nut, the ring having a front face directed towards the thread that is fitted with a sealing gasket whose rear face facing towards the coupling surface co-operates therewith to define a radial expansion housing for a split spring washer.

Abstract: A union coupler assembly for coolant lines comprising a coupler body, a first coolant line end portion, and a second coolant line end portion. The coupler body has a passageway extending between first and second ends, two tapered annular grooves, a snap ring disposed within each tapered annular groove, and a plurality of o-rings seated in corresponding annular grooves. The coolant line end portions are fabricated from metal and have tapered ends and grooves formed in their outer surfaces. The coolant line end portions are movable between an engaged position, wherein the snap rings engage the grooves in the coolant line end portions, and a disengaged position, wherein the snap rings do not engage the grooves in the coolant line end portions.

Abstract: An apparatus for joining the ends of a pair of ribbed ducts together has a collar with an interior suitable for receiving the ends of the pair of ducts therein, a first coupler element translatably secured adjacent a first end of the collar, a compressible seal disposed between a surface of the first coupler element and the first end of the collar, a second coupler element secured adjacent a second end of the collar, and a second seal disposed between a surface of the second coupler element and the second end of the collar. The coupler elements are translatable so as to compress the seal such that a surface of the seal will bear against a respective rib of the pair of ducts.

Abstract: Latch assembly of a keeper structure and a latch structure has a frame a frame recess, a guide pin received in said frame recess for oscillating rotation, the guide pin having a handle tab for rotating the guide pin and a dog projecting from said guide pin. A latch tongue is slidably mounted in a latch tongue guide and has a tongue dog cooperating structure for advancing and retracting the latch tongue responsive to rotation of the dog on the guide pin. The guide pin is spring biased to project the latch tongue toward the latch structure. The dog cooperating structure and dog are relatively proportioned to permit rearward movement of the latch tongue without commensurately moving the handle tab upon displacing engagement of the keeper structure and the latch tongue but to move the handle tab and latch tongue together in forward movement of the latch tongue into keeper structure latching engagement.

Abstract: A closing device for an opening part of a piece of furniture comprises a magnetic detent for retention of the part in a closed position in combination with a thrust “pull-push” mechanism for detachment from the magnetic detent upon command, so as to cause opening of the opening part of the piece of furniture.

Abstract: A door latch actuator includes a housing, a latch bolt pin actuator, and a spring latch bolt actuator. The housing includes a strike plate defining a latch opening. The latch bolt pin actuator is mounted for movement in the housing between a first extended position and a second retracted position. The spring latch bolt actuator is mounted for movement in the housing between an extended position and a retracted position.

Abstract: A knob assembly (22) for a door (20) includes a spindle (30) and a latch (108) in communication with the spindle (30) and extendable from an edge (132) of the door (20). An inner knob portion (36) is secured to the spindle (30), and an outer knob portion (38) faces the inner knob portion and freely rotates on the spindle (30). A lug (102, 104) projects from a second surface (106) of the outer knob portion (38) for engagement with a notch (58) formed in a first surface 54 of the inner knob portion (36). The outer knob portion (38) is selectively operable to positively engage the lug (102, 104) with the notch (58) for enabling rotation of the spindle (30) in response to rotation of the outer knob portion (38) to move the latch (108) from a normally latched position (110) to an unlatched position (146).

Abstract: Seat for a rear row of seats in a vehicle, which seat can be collapsed into a recess positioned in the cargo area behind the row of seats for the purpose of expanding cargo space, so that the back side of the backrest, which is folded forward onto the seat portion, is facing upward, and is essentially flush with the cargo area floor. The seat improves the kinematics of known seats and thereby makes the seat more ergonomically favorable in terms of its operation. The conversion of the seat from its use position to its non-use position is achieved through a single operation, namely a continuous pull on a strap fastened at the back end of a two-component seat portion frame, unlike known complicated systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective device (8) comprising a panel (9) forming the vertical limit between a protected zone (10) of the rear boot (2) used to receive the objects (7) and accessible when the rear boot (2) is open from the rear forward, and a second zone (11) of the rear boot (2) used to receive the roof (1) in a folded, stored position and located above the protected zone (10), the panel (9) being moveable between a low protecting position and a high protecting position. The invention is characterised in that the panel (9) co-operates with a first sensor (14) to prevent the roof (1) from being folded when the panel (9) is above the low protecting position, and with a second sensor (15) to prevent the boot (2) from being closed when the panel (9) is above the high protecting position.

Abstract: A camper and trailer combination includes an open-topped, wheeled enclosure, a plurality of spars which span the open top of the enclosure, a canopy which is positionable over the spars to cover the open top of the enclosure. The spars are connected to the open-topped enclosure to permit a movement of the spars between an upright condition at which the canopy can be spread over and cover the spars and a collapsed, out-of-the-way condition.

Abstract: Attaching portions of a head lamp are fixed to a radiator core support at three fixing portions at a front inside, a front outside, and a rear side respectively, and one of both side portions of a bumper fascia is fixed by a holding clip to the vicinity of a fixing portion at the front outside of the head lamp. Further, the fixing portion at the front outside of the head lamp is constituted of a first bracket of a separate body, which is position-adjustable and fixable so that the fixing portion at the front outside of the head lamp is arranged to a predetermined position with respect to the radiator core support, and a second bracket, to which the holding clip is attached, is constructed to be position-adjustable and fixable at least in the vertical direction of a vehicle with respect to the first bracket.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support structure for vehicles, made from a longitudinal member (1) comprising at least two interconnected hollow sections (10, 11). One of the hollow sections continues in the direction of the bumper (5). In the case of a crash with low-speed impact, there is a targeted deformation of the single hollow section (10c), which makes it possible to carry out repairs economically. In the case of a higher-speed impact, the more rigid support structure of the double hollow section for protecting passengers comes into play. Since in this design the impact absorber, which is usually arranged between the longitudinal member and the bumper, can be done without, there is also a reduction in the number of components required, and thus in the overall weight.

Abstract: A sliding roof system for a motor vehicle includes at least one guide rail, at least one guide carriage movably received in the guide rail, and a cover support that can be shifted relative to the guide rail. The cover support is connected with the guide carriage through two slotted guides and is connected with the guide rail through one slotted guide.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes: a seat supporting frame; a first pivot-pin unit; a first link-plate unit pivoted to the seat supporting frame through the first pivot-pin unit; a pivot joint unit; a backrest pivoted to the first link-plate unit through the pivot joint unit; an armrest unit pivoted to the backrest; a front leg unit pivoted to the seat supporting frame and the armrest unit; a second link-plate unit pivoted to the pivot joint unit; a second pivot-pin unit; a rear leg unit pivoted to the armrest unit and further pivoted to the second link-plate unit through the second pivot-pin unit; a third pivot-pin unit; and a lock-plate unit pivoted to the rear leg unit through the third pivot-pin unit.

Abstract: A method and a device are provided for individually adapting the saddle of a two-wheeled vehicle, especially bicycle saddles. The local pressing pressure of the buttocks of a test subject is measured on a adapting device (1) with a measuring saddle (2) and a pressure-measuring device (4) arranged on or in the seat surface at individual points or over a large area and in a localizing manner and evaluated. The two-wheeled vehicle saddle (8) is specifically adapted to the shape of the individual buttocks corresponding to the measuring results and is additionally cushioned where the contact pressure is higher.

Abstract: A video game chair for enhancing the enjoyment of a video game includes a chair member formed of a horizontal seat portion with a backrest portion vertically extending therefrom. Adjacent each of two opposing sides of the seat portion is an adjustable arm with a game controller mounted thereon. A speaker and adjustable leg are mounted adjacent each of two opposing sides of the backrest portion. An interface box is removably attached to a lower surface of the seat portion for electrically connecting the speakers and controller to a conventional game box.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a base frame supported on a base, a seat cushion provided on the base frame, and a seat back, wherein the seat back is structured so that a plurality of seat back pieces are arranged in the up-and-down direction with a predetermined space; and the base frame or a lowermost seat back piece is attached with an attachment member that stands so as to be elastically deformed and be able to be twisted around an axis, and the plurality of seat back pieces are attached to the attachment member, respectively.

Abstract: A task chair, including a backrest assembly and a seat assembly pivotally coupled both to one another and to side portions of a fixed yoke member for synchronized movement, in which the seat of the seat assembly moves upwardly and forwardly concurrently with recline of the backrest of the backrest assembly. The chair further includes a tension assembly including an elongate tension member, such as a leaf spring, secured at one end thereof to the yoke member, and a contact member, such as a contact roller, adjustably mounted to the seat assembly. The contact member engages the tension member such that the tension member resists recline of the backrest assembly and concurrent movement of the seat assembly from their initial positions, and also provides a restoring force which tends to move the backrest to its initial upright position and the seat to its initial rearward and lowered position.

Abstract: The invention is intended to improve operability of a seat unit in a process of turning it from an approximately horizontal storage position to a seating position. An upper end of a seatback (SB) in its seating position and a rear end of a seat cushion (SC) are joined together by a string (23), and two helical springs (biasing members) are provided at a forward portion of the seat cushion (SC). The first helical spring (39) exerts an upward biasing force which is smaller than the weight of the seat cushion (SC) against the seat cushion (SC), while the second helical spring (38) exerts an upward biasing force which is larger than the weight of the seat cushion (SC) against the seat cushion (SC). With this arrangement, a rear portion of the seat cushion (SC) is lifted when the seat is turned from the seating position to the storage position, and a small force is needed for lifting the seat cushion (SC) when it is turned in a reverse direction.

Abstract: A patient chair is provided that includes a chassis with a frame, a seating device intended for a patient and connected to the chassis, and a driving device for moving the seating device relative to the frame in the vertical direction between a lower position and an upper position, wherein in the upper position the seating device and, thus, a patient sitting in it are inclined backwards relative to the lower position. In one implementation, a stand belonging to the chassis extends upwards from the frame, and an element connected to the stand is continuously arched. Means cooperating with each other and positioned on the stand and the seating device are arranged for guiding the seating device along the element in the movement of the seating device between the lower and upper positions, so that the seating device is continuously gradually tilted in the course of its curved movement in the vertical direction.

Abstract: An infant seat with armrests for motorcars has an inclinable backrest. The infant seat is slidingly fitted onto a base and has a locking mechanism being apt to lock it in different points of its shiftinig travel on the base. The armrests are each made up by an independent member being linked in a pin-jointed connection to the respective side of the seat and devices for stabilizing them in different height positions. The base is arranged on the seat of the motorcar at its back side leaning against the backrest of the seat. The infant seat is apt to be shifted forwards, and its backrest leans with different inclinations on the backrest of the motorcar's seat.

Abstract: Mechanism for simultaneously turning up and stretching out an extension part (12,112) relative to a reference part (1,101),with a telescopic sliding profile element (10,110) connected to the reference part and to the extension part, The essentially fixed sliding profile element may be connected to said reference part via a pantograph framework The invention also relates to recliner chair constructions involving such mechanism for turning up and simultaneously stretching out a footrest.

Abstract: A one-piece wheel hub of a bicycle wheel made from layered structural fiber based material, preferably carbon fiber material. The wheel hub is preferably formed by applying layers of the fiber based material to an expandable core to form a tubular body. The tubular body may be cured, during which time the core expands, by applying radial pressure to the tubular body.

Abstract: A bicycle hub cover assembly is installed on a bicycle hub to provide a hard, rigid protective cover for the bicycle hub. In one embodiment, the bicycle hub cover assembly has a hub shell cover, a first hub end cover, a second hub end cover and a pair of fasteners that attach the hub end covers to the axle of the bicycle hub. The hub shell cover is configured and arranged to be mounted concentrically around a center portion of the hub shell of the bicycle hub, while the hub end covers overlie the axial ends of the bicycle hub. Thus, the bicycle hub is completely enclosed, except for a small gap located between the hub shell cover and each of the first and second hub end covers. In another embodiment, the hub shell cover is eliminated.

Abstract: A breakaway device (10) to detect when a towed vehicle (14) separates from a towing vehicle (16) in order to engage the towed vehicle's brakes broadly comprises a sensor operable to detect when a signal from the towing vehicle (16) is lost and a shunt operable to route electrical power to the brakes. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor and the shut may be embodied in a transistor (26). In an alternative embodiment, the sensor and the shut may be embodied in an electro-mechanical switch (34). The device (10) preferably includes an override (42) and lights (44,46) to indicate the device's (10) status.

Abstract: A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a framework having a front and back side and comprises a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and is perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least two side supporting frames, each frame is connected to the opposing ends of the central frame, the supporting frame comprising a central supporting frame and a side supporting frame, the side supporting frame comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame; at least one supporting shelf and at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, the shelves is situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames, at least a portion of the counter having an aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus;

Abstract: A system includes a carrier, one or more printheads coupled with the carrier in a defined spatial relation, and alignment information associated with the carrier and identifying the defined spatial relation of one or more printheads.

Abstract: A printer is disclosed which has— (a) a pagewidth printhead assembly having a pagewidth printhead and a plurality of nozzles located along the printhead for delivering ink onto print media as it is transported past the printhead, and (b) a capping mechanism associated with the printhead. The capping mechanism comprises— i) a capping member formed from a flexible sheet-like material which has a width corresponding substantially to the length of the printhead, and ii) an actuating mechanism arranged to position the capping member in nozzle capping engagement with the printhead. Also disclosed is a printer having a printhead assembly that incorporates two pagewidth printheads between which the capping member is in use located.

Abstract: The image forming apparatus forms an image on a recording medium by using coloring materials of a plurality of colors including at least cyan, magenta and yellow, and the apparatus comprises: a cyan recording head which has a plurality of cyan recording elements for forming cyan recording pixels on the recording medium; a magenta recording head which has a plurality of magenta recording elements for forming magenta recording pixels on the recording medium; a yellow recording head which has a plurality of yellow recording elements for forming yellow recording pixels on the recording medium, a density of the plurality of yellow recording elements arranged in the yellow recording head being lower than each of a density of the plurality of cyan recording elements arranged in the cyan recording head and a density of the plurality of magenta recording elements arranged in the magenta recording head; and a recording control device which controls a recording operation in such a manner that a recording density of the