Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240345513). FIXING DEVICE simplified abstract

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 20240345513 titled 'FIXING DEVICE

The fixing device described in the patent application consists of several components including an endless belt, a stretching roller, a stretching member, a pressing member, a rubbing member, a moving unit for the rubbing member, 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's outer peripheral surface. When the rubbing member is in the second position, the region of the belt rubbed by it is sandwiched between the stretching roller and the rubbing member. Conversely, when the rubbing member is in the first position, the region of the belt rubbed by it is separated from the stretching roller and the rubbing member.

• The fixing device includes an endless belt, stretching roller, stretching member, pressing member, rubbing member, moving unit, and steering roller.
• The rubbing member can be positioned at two different locations - a first position where it is separated from the belt's outer surface and a second position where it contacts the belt's outer surface.
• When the rubbing member is in the second position, it presses the belt against the stretching roller.
• Conversely, when the rubbing member is in the first position, it does not press the belt against the stretching roller.
• The device allows for controlled rubbing of the belt to achieve desired fixing effects.

Potential Applications: - Printing industry for fixing toner onto paper - Textile industry for fixing dyes on fabrics - Packaging industry for sealing materials together

Problems Solved: - Ensures proper fixing of materials without damage - Allows for adjustable pressure during fixing process

Benefits: - Consistent and reliable fixing results - Versatile application in various industries - Controlled and precise fixing process

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Fixing Device for Industrial Use This technology can be utilized in printing, textile, and packaging industries for efficient fixing processes. The market implications include improved product quality and increased production efficiency.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the rubbing member contribute to the fixing process? The rubbing member plays a crucial role in applying pressure to the belt to achieve proper fixing of materials.

2. What are the advantages of having a moving unit for the rubbing member? The moving unit allows for flexibility in adjusting the position of the rubbing member, enabling precise control over the fixing process.

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.