18481284. HEATING APPARATUS, FIXING UNIT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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HEATING APPARATUS, FIXING UNIT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

HIROKI Yamaguchi of Kanagawa (JP)

HEATING APPARATUS, FIXING UNIT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18481284 titled 'HEATING APPARATUS, FIXING UNIT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The heating apparatus described in the patent application includes a movable holding unit designed to securely hold a rotary member while it is being heated by a heater. The holding unit consists of a movable member with two surfaces that come into contact with the rotary member, and a holding member that can tilt around a fulcrum. The fulcrum is positioned between the two surfaces of the movable member.

  • Movable holding unit for heating rotary member:
   * Consists of a movable member with two surfaces
   * Holding member allows tilting around a fulcrum
   * Fulcrum positioned between surfaces in the sheet conveyance direction

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      1. Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in industrial settings where precise heating of rotary components is required, such as in manufacturing processes involving rotary machinery or equipment.

      1. Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of securely holding and heating a rotary member without causing damage or misalignment during the heating process.

      1. Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in heating rotary components, reduced risk of damage during heating, and increased precision in temperature control.

      1. Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in industries such as automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and machinery production where precise heating of rotary components is essential for the manufacturing process.

      1. Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be similar heating apparatus used in industrial processes involving rotary components, but with different holding mechanisms or heating configurations.

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        1. Unanswered Questions
      1. How does the movable holding unit ensure even heating of the rotary member?

The abstract does not provide specific details on how the movable holding unit ensures even heating of the rotary member. Further information on the heating mechanism or temperature control system would be needed to answer this question.

      1. What materials are used in the construction of the movable holding unit?

The abstract does not mention the materials used in the construction of the movable holding unit. Understanding the materials used could provide insights into the durability and heat resistance of the holding unit.


Original Abstract Submitted

A heating apparatus includes a rotary member, a heater configured to heat the rotary member, and a holding unit configured to hold a first end portion, in a longitudinal direction, of the rotary member. The holding unit includes a movable member including a first surface configured to face and come into contact with an inner circumferential surface of the rotary member, and a second surface configured to face and come into contact with an end face, in the longitudinal direction, of the rotary member, the first surface and the second surface are integrally provided in the movable member, and a holding member configured to hold tiltably around a tilting fulcrum. The tilting fulcrum is positioned between an upstream end and a downstream end of the first surface in the sheet conveyance direction.

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