18333754. FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
OSAMU Sasaoka of Kanagawa (JP)
TSUGUHIRO Yoshida of Kanagawa (JP)
FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18333754 titled 'FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The fixing device described in the patent application includes a cylindrical fixing member, a heater inside the fixing member, a pressing member that contacts the fixing member, and a conductive member that touches the inner surface of the fixing member to control its potential.
- The fixing member heats and fixes an image on a recording material while nipping and conveying the material between the fixing member and the pressing member.
- The conductive member is made of metal wire.
- Potential Applications:**
- Printing industry
- Photocopying machines
- 3D printing
- Problems Solved:**
- Ensures proper fixing of images onto recording material
- Provides controlled heating for fixing process
- Benefits:**
- Improved image quality
- Efficient fixing process
- Controlled potential for safety reasons
Original Abstract Submitted
A fixing device includes a cylindrical fixing member, a heater arranged in an inner space of the fixing member, a pressing member to contact the fixing member and a conductive member disposed so as to contact an inner surface of the fixing member and to conduct the fixing member to a circuit for controlling a potential of the fixing member The fixing member heats an image on a recording material to fix the image onto the recording material while nipping and conveying the recording material between the fixing member and the pressing member. The conductive member is formed of metal wire.
