Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240118650). HEATING APPARATUS, FIXING UNIT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 HEATING APPARATUS, FIXING UNIT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 HEATING APPARATUS, FIXING UNIT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
HEATING APPARATUS, FIXING UNIT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
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 20240118650 titled 'HEATING APPARATUS, FIXING UNIT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The heating apparatus described in the patent application includes a movable member with surfaces that come into contact with the rotary member, a holding unit that holds a portion of the rotary member, and a heater to heat the rotary member.
- The movable member in the holding unit has a first surface that contacts the inner circumferential surface of the rotary member and a second surface that contacts the end face of the rotary member.
- The holding member in the holding unit is configured to tilt around a tilting fulcrum, which is positioned between the upstream and downstream ends of the first surface in the sheet conveyance direction.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in industrial heating processes, such as in the manufacturing of textiles, plastics, or paper products.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently heating a rotary member while ensuring proper contact between the heating element and the rotary member.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved heating efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and potentially increased production output due to more effective heating processes.
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of industrial heating equipment for various manufacturing industries.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar heating apparatus used in industrial processes, but with different configurations or mechanisms for holding and heating the rotary member.
Unanswered Questions
How does the movable member adjust to different sizes or shapes of rotary members?
The patent application does not provide details on how the movable member in the holding unit can accommodate various sizes or shapes of rotary members.
What materials are used in the construction of the movable member and holding unit?
The patent application does not specify the materials used in the construction of the movable member and holding unit, which could impact the durability and performance of the heating apparatus.
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.
