18353771. HEATING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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HEATING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

MASASHI Tanaka of Kanagawa (JP)

SHINGO Ito of Tokyo (JP)

HEATING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18353771 titled 'HEATING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a heating apparatus that includes a heater, a holding member, and a heat equalization member. The heat equalization member is positioned between the heater and the holding member in the thickness direction. It consists of first and second abutment regions that abut against the heater, and a first non-abutment region that does not abut against the heater. These regions are arranged in a specific order along the longitudinal direction of the heater.

  • The heating apparatus includes a heater, holding member, and heat equalization member.
  • The heat equalization member is positioned between the heater and holding member in the thickness direction.
  • The heater has a first surface with a long side defined as the longitudinal direction.
  • The first surface has a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction defined as the transverse direction.
  • The heat equalization member includes first and second abutment regions that abut against the heater.
  • The heat equalization member also includes a first non-abutment region that does not abut against the heater.
  • The first abutment region, first non-abutment region, and second abutment region are arranged in order along the longitudinal direction of the heater.

Potential Applications:

  • Heating systems for various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing.
  • Household heating appliances like heaters, radiators, and electric blankets.
  • Medical devices requiring controlled heating, such as incubators or warming pads.

Problems Solved:

  • Uneven heat distribution in heating apparatuses.
  • Minimizing heat loss and maximizing efficiency.
  • Ensuring uniform heating across the entire surface of the heater.

Benefits:

  • Improved heat distribution and efficiency.
  • Enhanced performance and reliability of heating systems.
  • Reduced energy consumption and cost-effectiveness.
  • Increased comfort and safety in heating appliances.
  • Versatile applications in different industries and settings.


Original Abstract Submitted

A heating apparatus includes a heater, a holding member, and a heat equalization member. In a case where a direction of a long side of a first surface of the heater is defined as a longitudinal direction, a direction of the first surface perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is defined as a transverse direction, and a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and the transverse direction is defined as a thickness direction, the heat equalization member is between the heater and the holding member in the thickness direction and includes, in the longitudinal direction, first and second abutment regions that abut against the heater and a first non-abutment region that does not abut against the heater. The first abutment region, the first non-abutment region, and the second abutment region are arranged in this order as viewed from one end toward another end of the heater in the longitudinal direction.

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