17869642. FIXING BELT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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FIXING BELT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hiroto Sugimoto of Ibaraki (JP)
Yasuhiro Miyahara of Tokyo (JP)
Noriaki Kobayashi of Ibaraki (JP)
Hiroki Muramatsu of Tokyo (JP)
FIXING BELT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17869642 titled 'FIXING BELT
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a fixing belt that consists of a base member, a sliding layer, and a separation layer. The sliding layer is made of a filler material and is formed on the inner side of the base member, while the separation layer is formed on the outer side of the base member. The abstract introduces two key points:
- The sliding layer is divided into sections, and the ratio of filler area to sliding layer area in each section is called the area ratio.
- The period coefficient is calculated by subtracting the minimum area ratio from the average area ratio and dividing it by the average area ratio. The calculated period coefficient must be 0.6 or higher.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Fixing belts are commonly used in various industries, such as printing and manufacturing. This innovation can be applied to improve the performance and durability of fixing belts in these industries.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Fixing belts often experience wear and tear due to friction and heat. This innovation aims to address this issue by optimizing the composition and structure of the sliding layer, resulting in improved performance and longevity.
Benefits of this technology:
- The use of a filler material in the sliding layer enhances the sliding properties of the fixing belt, reducing friction and improving efficiency.
- The calculation of the period coefficient allows for the evaluation and optimization of the sliding layer's composition, leading to improved durability and performance of the fixing belt.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fixing belt includes a base member containing a metal, a sliding layer containing a filler and formed on a base member inner side, and a separation layer formed on a base member outer side. Assume that (i) a sliding layer cross section is obtained by cutting the sliding layer along a sliding layer thickness direction and is divided into sections each having a length that is the same as a sliding layer thickness in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction, and (ii) a ratio of a filler area to a sliding layer area in each cross section sections is an area ratio. A period coefficient is calculated using the formula (Ave% - Min%)/Ave%, where an average of area ratios of filler areas in all the sections is Ave% and a minimum of the area ratios is Min%, and the calculated period coefficient is 0.6 or more.
