18491860. FIXING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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FIXING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TORU Imaizumi of Kanagawa (JP)
TAKAAKI Akamatsu of Kanagawa (JP)
FIXING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18491860 titled 'FIXING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The fixing apparatus described in the patent application includes a heater with a heat generating member, a substrate for the heat generating member, a heater holder, a stay for support, a sliding sheet, and a second rotation member forming a nip portion with the heater for fixing toner images on recording material.
- The fixing apparatus includes a first rotation member with an internal space for the heater and substrate.
- The heater holder holds the heater in place, while the stay supports the holder.
- The sliding sheet is positioned between the heater and the first rotation member, sliding on the inner circumferential surface.
- The second rotation member forms a nip portion with the heater for fixing toner images on recording material.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in photocopiers, laser printers, and other printing devices that require fixing toner images onto paper or other materials.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently and effectively fixing toner images onto recording material without smudging or smearing, ensuring high-quality print results.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved print quality, increased efficiency in printing processes, and reduced maintenance requirements for fixing components in printing devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercially applied in the manufacturing of printing devices, as well as in the servicing and maintenance of existing printers and photocopiers.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar fixing apparatus designs used in previous printing devices, with advancements in heating elements and fixing mechanisms to improve print quality and efficiency.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing fixing apparatus designs in terms of energy efficiency?
This article does not provide specific information on the energy efficiency of the described fixing apparatus compared to existing designs. Further research or testing would be needed to determine the energy consumption and efficiency of this technology.
What materials are used in the construction of the heater and substrate for the heat generating member?
The patent application abstract does not specify the materials used for the heater and substrate. Understanding the materials used could provide insights into the durability and performance of the fixing apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fixing apparatus having a first rotation member, an elongated heater having a heat generating member and a substrate on which the heat generating member is provided and being disposed in an internal space of the first rotation member, a heater holder that holds the heater, a stay that supports the heater holder, a sliding sheet being disposed between the heater and the first rotation member and sliding on an inner circumferential surface of the first rotation member, and a second rotation member forming a nip portion with the heater through the first rotation member, and, in the nip portion, a toner image formed on a recording material being heated and fixed, in which, when a longitudinal direction of a surface of the substrate on which the heat generating member is provided, a transverse direction that is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction.
