Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240126196). FIXING BELT AND HEAT FIXING DEVICE simplified abstract

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FIXING BELT AND HEAT FIXING DEVICE

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

HIROKI Muramatsu of Tokyo (JP)

NORIAKI Kobayashi of Ibaraki (JP)

TOMOYO Miyakai of Tokyo (JP)

RYO Ishifuji of Ibaraki (JP)

FIXING BELT AND HEAT FIXING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240126196 titled 'FIXING BELT AND HEAT FIXING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a fixing belt with an endless shape, consisting of a base layer, an elastic layer with heat conductive fillers, and a surface layer. The elastic layer has a specific thickness and content ratio of fillers, resulting in high thermal conductivity.

  • Elastic layer with heat conductive fillers
  • Specific thickness and content ratio of fillers
  • High thermal conductivity in thickness direction

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in various industries such as printing, packaging, and manufacturing where heat transfer and thermal management are crucial.

Problems Solved

This innovation solves the problem of inefficient heat dissipation in fixing belts, leading to improved performance and durability.

Benefits

- Enhanced heat transfer capabilities - Increased efficiency and reliability - Extended lifespan of fixing belts

Potential Commercial Applications

"Improving Heat Transfer in Fixing Belts: Applications and Benefits"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to heat conductive fillers in elastic layers for thermal management in various applications.

Unanswered Questions

How does the presence of heat conductive fillers impact the overall flexibility of the fixing belt?

The article does not delve into the potential effects of the fillers on the flexibility of the fixing belt. It would be interesting to explore whether there are any trade-offs between thermal conductivity and flexibility.

Are there any specific manufacturing processes required to incorporate the heat conductive fillers into the elastic layer effectively?

The patent application does not provide details on the manufacturing process involved in creating the fixing belt with heat conductive fillers. Understanding the production methods could be crucial for scalability and cost-effectiveness.


Original Abstract Submitted

a fixing belt having an endless shape includes a base layer having an endless shape, an elastic layer on an outer peripheral surface of the base layer, and a surface layer on an outer peripheral surface of the elastic layer, the elastic layer containing a rubber and fillers dispersed in the rubber, the fillers containing heat conductive fillers, an entire thickness of the elastic layer is from 100 �m to 3,000 �m, a content ratio of the fillers with respect to the entirety of the elastic layer being 35% by volume or more, a content ratio of the fillers in a region a being less than 35% by volume with respect to the region a, and the entirety of the elastic layer having a thermal conductivity of 0.4 w/(m�k) or more in a thickness direction thereof.