Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240210865). IMAGE HEATING DEVICE AND HEATER FOR USE IN IMAGE HEATING DEVICE simplified abstract
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IMAGE HEATING DEVICE AND HEATER FOR USE IN IMAGE HEATING DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Yasuhiro Shimura of Yokohama-shi (JP)
Akira Kato of Mishima-shi (JP)
Atsushi Iwasaki of Susono-shi (JP)
IMAGE HEATING DEVICE AND HEATER FOR USE IN IMAGE HEATING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240210865 titled 'IMAGE HEATING DEVICE AND HEATER FOR USE IN IMAGE HEATING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an image heating device with multiple heating blocks that can be controlled independently along the length of the heater. The device can suppress an increase in the size of the heater and detect temperatures of each heating block.
- The heater has a first temperature sensor for the first heating block, a second temperature sensor for the second heating block, and electric conductors connected to each sensor.
- A common electric conductor is also connected to both temperature sensors for efficient temperature monitoring.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Independent control of multiple heating blocks along the heater's length.
- Suppression of heater size increase.
- Temperature detection for each heating block.
- Use of multiple temperature sensors and electric conductors for accurate monitoring.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various heating devices such as printers, copiers, and industrial heating systems.
Problems Solved:
- Control of multiple heating blocks independently.
- Efficient temperature monitoring.
- Suppression of heater size increase.
Benefits:
- Enhanced control over heating elements.
- Improved temperature accuracy.
- Cost-effective design with reduced size increase.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include the manufacturing of printers, copiers, and industrial heating systems. This technology can improve efficiency and accuracy in these devices, leading to better performance and cost savings for businesses.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to this technology in the field of image heating devices, temperature sensors, and electric conductors.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on research related to image heating devices, temperature control systems, and advancements in heating technology.
Questions about Image Heating Devices: 1. What are the key advantages of using multiple heating blocks in an image heating device? 2. How does independent control of heating blocks improve the performance of the device?
Original Abstract Submitted
in an image heating device having a plurality of heating blocks which are controllable independently in a longitudinal direction of a heater, an increase of the size of the heater can be suppressed, and temperatures of a plurality of heating block can be detected. the heater has a first temperature sensor corresponding to a first heating block, a second temperature sensor corresponding to a second heating block, a first electric conductor electrically coupled to the first temperature sensor, a second electric conductor electrically coupled to the second temperature sensor, and a common electric conductor electrically coupled to the first and second temperature sensors.
