18548459. DRYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM simplified abstract (KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.)

DRYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

Organization Name

KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor(s)

Tomoya Hotani of Osaka-shi (JP)

DRYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18548459 titled 'DRYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

The abstract describes a drying device that dries a sheet while conveying it. The device includes a conveying part, a heating part, and a supporting part.

• The conveying part moves the sheet in a predetermined direction.
• The heating part is positioned above the conveying part and dries the sheet as it moves.
• The supporting part holds the conveying part in place while the sheet is heated.
• When power to the supporting part is cut off, the conveying part is lowered to a retreat position away from the heating part.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in industrial settings for drying various materials on a conveyor belt. - It can be applied in the textile industry for drying fabrics during the manufacturing process.

Problems Solved: - Ensures efficient drying of materials while they are being conveyed. - Prevents overheating or uneven drying of the sheet.

Benefits: - Increases productivity by drying materials continuously during transportation. - Improves the quality of dried materials by maintaining a consistent drying temperature.

Commercial Applications: - Industrial drying systems for manufacturing plants. - Textile production lines for drying fabrics.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device ensure the sheet is evenly dried while being conveyed? 2. What safety measures are in place to prevent accidents when the conveying part is lowered?

Original Abstract Submitted

A drying device () is a drying device which dries a sheet while conveying the sheet. The drying device () includes a conveying part () which conveys the sheet in a predetermined conveyance direction; a heating part () which is arranged above the conveying part () and dries the sheet conveyed by the conveying part (); and a supporting part () which supports the conveying part () in a heating position where the sheet is heated by the heating part (), by power supplying, wherein when the power supplying to the supporting part () is cut off, a force by which the conveying part () is supported in the heating position is weakened, and the conveying part () is lowered to a retreating position separated downward from the heating part ().