18544622. TEMPERATURE DETECTION APPARATUS, FIXING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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TEMPERATURE DETECTION APPARATUS, FIXING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
MASAFUMI Maeda of Kanagawa (JP)
YUSUKE Nakashima of Kanagawa (JP)
TEMPERATURE DETECTION APPARATUS, FIXING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18544622 titled 'TEMPERATURE DETECTION APPARATUS, FIXING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The patent application describes a fixing apparatus that includes various components to ensure proper contact and temperature control during the fixing process.
- The apparatus consists of a first rotary member, a nip forming member, a second rotary member, a heating element, a temperature detection element, a holder, and an urging member.
- The holder holds the temperature detection element and is urged towards the nip forming member to establish contact.
- The holder is designed with a base member to receive the urging force and a head member to which the temperature detection element is attached.
- The head member can tilt with respect to the base member and is urged towards the nip forming member by the urging force.
- The head member tilts following a portion of the nip forming member opposing it, ensuring proper contact and temperature monitoring during the fixing process.
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for fixing toner on paper - Textile industry for heat setting processes - Manufacturing industry for adhesive bonding processes
Problems Solved: - Ensures proper contact between components during fixing - Monitors and controls temperature effectively
Benefits: - Improved fixing process efficiency - Enhanced quality of fixed materials - Reduced chances of overheating or underheating
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Fixing Apparatus for Enhanced Temperature Control in Industrial Processes This technology can be utilized in various industries such as printing, textiles, and manufacturing for efficient fixing processes with precise temperature control, leading to higher quality output and reduced operational risks.
Questions about Fixing Apparatus: 1. How does the apparatus ensure proper contact between the temperature detection element and the nip forming member? The holder is designed to be urged towards the nip forming member by the urging force, ensuring consistent contact during the fixing process.
2. What are the potential benefits of using this fixing apparatus in the textile industry? The apparatus can improve heat setting processes in the textile industry by providing precise temperature control, resulting in better quality finished products.
Original Abstract Submitted
A fixing apparatus includes a first rotary member, a nip forming member, a second rotary member, a heating element, a temperature detection element, a holder configured to hold the temperature detection element, and an urging member configured to urge the holder toward the nip forming member to bring the holder into contact with the nip forming member. The holder includes a base member configured to receive an urging force from the urging member, and a head member to which the temperature detection element is attached, the head member being configured to be in contact with the base member and tiltable with respect to the base member. The head member is configured to be urged toward the nip forming member by the urging force and to tilt following a portion of the nip forming member opposing the head member.
