Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240134305). FIXING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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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 20240134305 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 a recording material.
- The fixing apparatus includes a first rotation member with an internal space for the heater and substrate, a heater holder for holding the heater, a stay for support, a sliding sheet for smooth movement, and a second rotation member for fixing toner images.
- The heater generates heat to fix toner images on a recording material in the nip portion formed by the second rotation member.
- The sliding sheet ensures proper movement between the heater and the first rotation member for efficient fixing of toner images.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in photocopiers, laser printers, and other printing devices for fixing toner images onto various types of recording materials.
Problems Solved
The fixing apparatus solves the problem of ensuring proper heat distribution and contact between the heater and the recording material for effective fixing of toner images.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved image quality, faster printing speeds, and more reliable fixing of toner images on different types of recording materials.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be commercialized in the printing industry for manufacturing advanced fixing apparatus for various printing devices, leading to improved performance and customer satisfaction.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar fixing apparatus designs used in existing printing devices, but with potential limitations in heat distribution and contact with recording materials.
Unanswered Questions
How does the sliding sheet contribute to the efficiency of the fixing apparatus?
The sliding sheet ensures smooth movement between the heater and the first rotation member, preventing any friction that could affect the fixing process.
What materials are commonly used for the substrate of the heat generating member in fixing apparatuses?
Common materials used for the substrate include metals like aluminum or stainless steel, which provide good heat conduction properties for efficient fixing of toner images.
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.
