18393796. FIXING MEMBER AND FIXING UNIT simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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FIXING MEMBER AND FIXING UNIT
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Inventor(s)
TOMOKI Matsuda of Shizuoka (JP)
TAKAAKI Tsuruya of Shizuoka (JP)
FIXING MEMBER AND FIXING UNIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18393796 titled 'FIXING MEMBER AND FIXING UNIT
The fixing member described in the patent application includes a conductive layer with multiple conductive elements. This layer is divided into a central area and an end portion area, based on the direction of the generatrix.
- The central area contains a central portion of the first area in the direction of the generatrix.
- The end portion area includes the end portion of the first area in the direction of the generatrix.
- Conductive elements in the central area have a higher resistance value compared to those in the end portion area.
Key Features and Innovation: - Conductive layer with multiple elements for improved functionality. - Division of layer into central and end portion areas for specific resistance values. - Optimization for efficient performance in a fixing member.
Potential Applications: - Printing technology - Electronic devices - Circuitry design
Problems Solved: - Ensuring proper conductivity in fixing members - Enhancing performance in electronic components
Benefits: - Improved efficiency in printing processes - Enhanced functionality in electronic devices - Better conductivity in circuitry design
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Conductive Fixing Member for Enhanced Electronic Devices" This technology can be utilized in the manufacturing of printers, copiers, and various electronic devices to improve performance and conductivity.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the division of the conductive layer into central and end portion areas impact the overall functionality of the fixing member? 2. What specific advantages does the use of multiple conductive elements offer in electronic devices and circuitry design?
Original Abstract Submitted
A fixing member includes a conductive layer including a plurality of conductive elements. In a direction of a generatrix of the fixing member, when an area through which a recording material with a maximum width conveyable to the fixing member passes is referred to as a first area, the first area includes a central area and an end portion area. The central area includes a central portion of the first area in the direction of the generatrix. The end portion area includes an end portion of the first area in the direction of the generatrix. A resistance value of each of the plurality of conductive elements disposed in the central area is a first resistance value. A resistance value of each of the plurality of conductive elements disposed in the end portion area is a second resistance value that is lower than the first resistance value.
