18184996. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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Katsutoshi Mita of Mishima Shizuoka (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18184996 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that includes a conveyor, an image forming station, a fixing device with a fixing roller and pressurizing roller, a heater, a temperature sensor, and a controller. The controller adjusts the heater temperature based on the start of printing medium conveyance and the temperature detected by the sensor.
- The apparatus includes a conveyor for printing medium, an image forming station, a fixing device with rollers, a heater, a temperature sensor, and a controller.
- The controller adjusts the heater temperature based on the start of printing medium conveyance and the temperature detected by the sensor.
- Lowering the heater temperature is triggered by specific conditions related to printing medium conveyance and detected temperature.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various printing applications where precise temperature control is required for fixing images onto printing media.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of maintaining optimal fixing temperatures during the printing process, ensuring high-quality image output.
Benefits: - Improved image quality on printing media - Energy efficiency through temperature control optimization - Enhanced reliability and consistency in image fixing process
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include digital printing presses, commercial printing services, and manufacturing of image forming equipment.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on temperature control systems in image forming devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in temperature sensing technology or control algorithms for image forming apparatuses.
Questions about Image Forming Apparatus: 1. How does the controller determine when to lower the heater temperature? 2. What are the potential implications of precise temperature control in image forming processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes a conveyor configured to convey a printing medium, an image forming station that forms an image on the printing medium, a fixing device including a fixing roller, a pressurizing roller positioned opposite the fixing roller, and a heater configured to heat a paper passing region between the fixing roller and the pressurizing roller, a temperature sensor that detects a temperature of a first region, the first region including an end of the paper passing region in a paper width direction, and a controller. The controller is configured to lower a set temperature of the heater in response to a determination that (a) a determination condition is satisfied, the determination condition relating to a start of the conveyance of the printing medium to the fixing device by the conveyor and (b) the temperature detected by the temperature sensor is higher than a threshold temperature.
