Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240255875). FIXING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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FIXING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
AKIMICHI Suzuki of Kanagawa (JP)
SATOSHI Nishida of Kanagawa (JP)
KOHEI Okayasu of Shizuoka (JP)
TAKANORI Mitani of Kanagawa (JP)
FIXING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240255875 titled 'FIXING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The fixing apparatus described in the patent application consists of rotating members, a heater with a heating element and a substrate, and contact members.
- The longer side of the substrate where the heating element is located is in the longitudinal direction, while the widthwise direction intersects it.
- The first contact member is positioned on one end of the first rotating member's outer circumferential surface, outside the region where the maximum size recording material passes through the nip portion.
- The second contact member is located on the other end of the second rotating member's outer circumferential surface, outside the region where the maximum size recording material passes through the nip portion.
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for fixing printed materials - Manufacturing industry for bonding materials together
Problems Solved: - Ensures proper fixing of materials without damage - Provides consistent heating for effective fixing
Benefits: - Improved fixing process efficiency - Reduced material waste - Enhanced quality of fixed materials
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Fixing Apparatus for Industrial Use This technology can be utilized in printing presses, manufacturing plants, and packaging facilities to enhance the fixing process of various materials.
Questions about the Fixing Apparatus: 1. How does the positioning of the contact members contribute to the efficiency of the fixing process?
- The contact members ensure proper alignment and distribution of heat for effective fixing.
2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of using this fixing apparatus in industrial settings?
- The technology can reduce material waste and improve overall production efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
a fixing apparatus includes first and second rotating members, a heater having a heating element and a substrate, and first and second contact members. a direction of a longer side on a surface of the substrate where the heating element is disposed is a longitudinal direction. a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction is a widthwise direction. the first contact member is disposed in a region outside a region where a maximum size recording material conveyed to a nip portion passes through the nip portion on one end side in the longitudinal direction on an outer circumferential surface of the first rotating member, and the second contact member is disposed in the region outside the region where the maximum size recording material conveyed to the nip portion passes through the nip portion on an other end side in the longitudinal direction on an outer circumferential surface of the second rotating member.
