Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240295845). FIXING UNIT simplified abstract
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FIXING UNIT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tatsuo Yasui of Saitama-shi (JP)
Junichi Moteki of Abiko-shi (JP)
Akiyoshi Shinagawa of Kasukabe-shi (JP)
Takuma Tadomi of Toride-shi (JP)
Ikuo Nakamoto of Matsudo-shi (JP)
Toru Katsumi of Toride-shi (JP)
Takahiro Ohnishi of Kashiwa-shi (JP)
FIXING UNIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240295845 titled 'FIXING UNIT
The patent application describes a fixing unit that includes various components such as an endless belt, a heating unit, a pressure rotary member, a pad, a sliding sheet, a plate-like member, and fixing tools.
- The fixing unit is designed to nip and convey a recording material with the belt while applying heat and pressure to fix the material.
- The sliding sheet is wider than the fixing nip portion but narrower than the plate-like member, allowing for efficient fixing of the recording material.
- The plate-like member is fixed at multiple positions along its longitudinal direction to ensure stability and durability of the fixing unit.
- The components work together to provide a reliable and effective fixing process for recording materials.
Potential Applications: The fixing unit can be used in various printing and copying machines to ensure high-quality output. It can also be utilized in industrial settings where fixing of materials is required.
Problems Solved: The fixing unit addresses the need for a reliable and efficient method of fixing recording materials. It ensures that the materials are securely fixed without any damage or defects.
Benefits: The fixing unit provides consistent and high-quality results. It improves the overall efficiency of printing and copying processes.
Commercial Applications: The fixing unit can be integrated into commercial printing machines, photocopiers, and other similar devices to enhance their performance and output quality.
Questions about Fixing Unit: 1. How does the sliding sheet contribute to the fixing process? The sliding sheet helps to ensure smooth movement of the recording material against the belt, enhancing the fixing process.
2. What are the advantages of fixing tools in the fixing unit? Fixing tools allow for easy adjustment and maintenance of the plate-like member, ensuring the stability of the fixing unit.
Original Abstract Submitted
a fixing unit includes an endless belt, a heating unit configured to heat the belt, a pressure rotary member configured to form a fixing nip portion that nips and conveys a recording material with the belt, a pad configured to press the belt toward the pressure rotary member, a sliding sheet provided on the pad and configured to slide against the belt, a plate-like member configured to fix the sliding sheet to the pad, the sliding sheet being fixed in a manner sandwiched between the plate-like member and the pad, and fixing tools configured to fix the plate-like member at a plurality of positions along a longitudinal direction of the plate-like member. a width of the sliding sheet is wider than a width of the fixing nip portion and narrower than a width of the plate-like member in the longitudinal direction.
