18340696. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18340696 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
- Image forming apparatus with fixing device, fans, and reciprocating portion - Fixing device includes fixing film and pressing roller to fix toner image on recording material - First and second fans send air towards fixing film on both end sides - Controller changes fan opening width depending on position with respect to widthwise direction
Potential Applications
- Printing industry - Office equipment manufacturing
Problems Solved
- Ensures even cooling of fixing device - Prevents overheating and damage to components
Benefits
- Improved print quality - Extended lifespan of fixing device - Energy efficiency due to controlled fan operation
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes a fixing device, first and second fans, and a reciprocating portion to reciprocate the fixing device in a widthwise direction of the fixing device. The fixing device includes a fixing film, a pressing roller to form a nip portion where a recording material on which a toner image is carried is nipped and conveyed between the fixing film and the pressing roller and the toner image is fixed on the recording material. The first and second fans send an air from openings thereof toward first and second areas of the fixing film on both end sides in the widthwise direction. A controller changes at least one opening width of the first and second fans depending on a position with respect to the widthwise direction of the fixing device.
