Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240310765). FIXING APPARATUS simplified abstract

FIXING APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

SHUTARO Saito of Tokyo (JP)

YOUICHI Chikugo of Chiba (JP)

HIDEKAZU Tatezawa of Saitama (JP)

RIKIYA Takemasa of Chiba (JP)

TAKESHI Kozuma of Tokyo (JP)

MIKIHIKO Watanabe of Ibaraki (JP)

TAKU Ashida of Chiba (JP)

KEISUKE Yoshida of Chiba (JP)

YUYA Yamada of Chiba (JP)

KENICHI Tanaka of Ibaraki (JP)

FIXING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240310765 titled 'FIXING APPARATUS

The fixing apparatus described in the patent application includes a belt, a steering roller, a slide member, and a pressing rotation member that creates a nip portion by pressing the belt and faces the slide member. The belt applies heat to a recording material and has an inner circumferential surface that receives a lubricant. The pressing rotation member fixes a toner image onto the recording material by applying heat and pressure to an unfixed toner image in the nip portion, in cooperation with the belt.

• The belt applies heat to a recording material and has an inner circumferential surface that receives a lubricant.
• The pressing rotation member fixes a toner image onto the recording material by applying heat and pressure to an unfixed toner image in the nip portion.
• The end portion of the belt on one end side in a belt width direction is positioned outside the end portion of the slide member on the same side while the steering roller is in operation.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in printing and copying machines to fix toner images onto recording materials efficiently. - It can also be applied in industrial settings where heat and pressure are required to fix images onto various materials.

Problems Solved: - Provides a reliable and efficient way to fix toner images onto recording materials. - Ensures proper application of heat and pressure for fixing images accurately.

Benefits: - Improved image quality and durability. - Increased efficiency in printing and copying processes.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Fixing Apparatus for Printing and Copying Machines This technology can be commercially used in the manufacturing of printing and copying machines to enhance image fixing capabilities, leading to higher quality output and increased productivity in various industries.

Questions about Fixing Apparatus: 1. How does the pressing rotation member contribute to fixing toner images onto recording materials?

  The pressing rotation member applies heat and pressure to the unfixed toner image in the nip portion, in cooperation with the belt, to fix the toner image onto the recording material.

2. What is the significance of the belt having an inner circumferential surface that receives a lubricant?

  The lubricant applied onto the inner circumferential surface of the belt helps in ensuring smooth operation and efficient heat transfer during the fixing process.

Original Abstract Submitted

a fixing apparatus includes a belt, a steering roller, a slide member, and a pressing rotation member that forms a nip portion by pressing the belt and is disposed to face the slide member. the belt applies heat to a recording material and has an inner circumferential surface that receives a lubricant applied onto the inner circumferential surface. the pressing rotation member fixes a toner image onto the recording material by applying heat and pressure to an unfixed toner image in the nip portion, in cooperation with the belt. an end portion of the belt on one end side in a belt width direction takes a position outside an end portion of the slide member on the one end side and a position inside the end portion of the slide member on the one end side while the steering roller is in operation.