18624476. FIXING DEVICE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

FIXING DEVICE

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TATSUO Yasui of Tokyo (JP)

TAKUYA Hasegawa of Tokyo (JP)

KENICHI Tanaka of Ibaraki (JP)

RIKIYA Takemasa of Chiba (JP)

TOMOYUKI Kuriyama of Tokyo (JP)

AYANO Saito of Chiba (JP)

KENGO Koyama of Chiba (JP)

SUGURU Takeuchi of Chiba (JP)

SHUHEI Yasuda of Chiba (JP)

AKIYOSHI Shinagawa of Saitama (JP)

YASUHARU Toratani of Chiba (JP)

SHIGERU Tanaka of Tokyo (JP)

FIXING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18624476 titled 'FIXING DEVICE

The patent application describes a fixing device that includes an endless belt, a stretching roller, a stretching member, a pressing member, a rubbing member, a moving unit, and a steering roller.

• The rubbing member can be moved between a first position where it is separated from the belt's outer peripheral surface and a second position where it is in contact with the belt.
• When the rubbing member is at the second position, it sandwiches a region of the belt between the stretching roller and itself.
• When the rubbing member is at the first position, the region of the belt rubbed by it is separated from both the stretching roller and the rubbing member.

Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in conveyor belt systems to ensure proper tension and alignment. - It could also be applied in printing presses to maintain consistent pressure on the printing material.

Problems Solved: - Ensures uniform tension and pressure on the belt. - Allows for easy adjustment and maintenance of the fixing device.

Benefits: - Improved performance and longevity of conveyor belt systems. - Enhanced print quality and consistency in printing presses.

Commercial Applications: - Conveyor belt systems in manufacturing plants. - Printing presses in publishing houses.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the rubbing member contribute to the overall functionality of the fixing device? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of implementing this technology in industrial settings?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in conveyor belt technology and printing press innovations to enhance the fixing device's capabilities.

Original Abstract Submitted

A fixing device includes an endless belt, a stretching roller, a stretching member, a pressing member, a rubbing member, a moving unit configured to move the rubbing member between a first position at which the rubbing member is separated from the outer peripheral surface of the belt and a second position at which the rubbing member is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the belt, and a steering roller. In a case where the rubbing member is located at the second position, a region of the belt rubbed by the rubbing member is sandwiched between the stretching roller and the rubbing member. In a case where the rubbing member is located at the first position, the region of the belt rubbed by the rubbing member is separated from the stretching roller and the rubbing member.