公开(公告)号：US08953966B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US13728163

申请日：2012-12-27

Applicant: Takamasa Hase ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Kensuke Yamaji

Inventor： Takamasa Hase ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Kensuke Yamaji

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2046 ,  G03G15/2042 ,  G03G15/205 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing member including a heating unit, and a pressure member, the heating unit includes a sub-heater having a heat generating portion in a region smaller than a minimum paper width, a main heater having a heat generating portion at outside of the sub-heater, a first temperature detector to detect a temperature of the fixing member at the heat generating portion of the main heater, and a second temperature detector to detect the temperature at the heat generating portion of the sub-heater. The main heater and the sub-heater can be switched selectively, and the initial duty ratio at the start of PID temperature control by the sub-heater is determined in accordance with a difference between temperatures detected by the respective temperature detectors at the start of PID temperature control and a target temperature so that the temperature is not overshooting and dropped.

Abstract translation: 固定装置包括具有加热单元和加压构件的固定构件，所述加热单元包括具有小于最小纸宽度的区域中的发热部分的副加热器，在外部具有发热部分的主加热器 的第一温度检测器，用于检测主加热器的发热部分处的固定部件的温度的第一温度检测器，以及用于检测副加热器的发热部分的温度的第二温度检测器。 可以选择性地切换主加热器和副加热器，并且通过辅助加热器开始PID温度控制的初始占空比根据PID开始时由各个温度检测器检测到的温度差来确定 温度控制和目标温度，使温度不会超调和下降。

公开(公告)号：US08929791B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US13750071

申请日：2013-01-25

Applicant: Kenji Ishii ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Kenji Ishii ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/206 ,  G03G15/2053 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes an endless flexible belt, an elongated stationary pad, a rotary pressure member, a low-friction sheet of lubricant-impregnated material, a first adhesive layer, and a second adhesive layer. The endless flexible belt is looped into a generally cylindrical configuration extending in an axial direction thereof for rotation in a rotational, circumferential direction thereof. The elongated stationary pad is stationarily disposed inside the loop of the belt. The rotary pressure member is disposed parallel to the belt. The rotary pressure member presses against the stationary pad via the belt to form a nip therebetween. The low-friction sheet of lubricant-impregnated material covers the stationary pad to supply lubricant between the stationary pad and the belt across the nip. The first adhesive layer is disposed between the low-friction sheet and the stationary pad. The second adhesive layer is disposed between the low-friction sheet and the stationary pad.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括环形柔性带，细长固定垫，旋转压力构件，润滑剂浸渍材料的低摩擦片，第一粘合剂层和第二粘合剂层。 环形柔性带环绕成在其轴向方向上延伸的大致圆柱形构造，以在其旋转圆周方向上旋转。 细长的固定垫固定地设置在带的环内。 旋转压力构件平行于带设置。 旋转压力部件通过皮带按压固定垫，以在它们之间形成辊隙。 润滑剂浸渍材料的低摩擦片覆盖固定垫，以在固定垫和带之间跨越辊隙提供润滑剂。 第一粘合剂层设置在低摩擦片和固定垫之间。 第二粘合剂层设置在低摩擦片和固定垫之间。

公开(公告)号：US08918042B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US13674353

申请日：2012-11-12

Applicant: Takahiro Imada ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Takahiro Imada ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2064 ,  G03G15/2042 ,  G03G15/2053 ,  G03G2215/00151 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device for fixing an image on a recording medium includes a rotatable endless fixing rotary member, a heating source which heats the fixing rotary member, an opposite rotary member in contact with the fixing rotary member, a nip forming member provided inside the fixing rotary member and in contact with the opposite rotary member via the fixing rotary member to form a nip portion to which the recording medium is fed, holding members rotatably holding end portions of the fixing rotary member, and protecting members provided between the holding members and end surfaces of the fixing rotary member to protect the end portions. Each of the protecting members has an opposite surface facing the corresponding end surface of the fixing rotary member, and including an inner diameter-side end edge having an inclined surface inclined in an inner diameter direction and away from the fixing rotary member.

Abstract translation: 用于将图像定影在记录介质上的定影装置包括可旋转的环形固定旋转构件，加热定影旋转构件的加热源，与定影旋转构件接触的相反旋转构件，设置在定影旋转体内的辊隙形成构件 并且通过固定旋转构件与相对旋转构件接触以形成记录介质供给的夹持部分，可旋转地保持定影旋转构件的端部的保持构件以及设置在保持构件和端表面之间的保护构件 以保护端部。 每个保护构件具有面向定影旋转构件的相应端面的相反表面，并且包括具有在内径方向上倾斜并远离定影旋转构件的倾斜表面的内径侧端边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20140341602A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14447241

申请日：2014-07-30

Applicant: Yasufumi TAKAHASHI ,  Kunihiro OHYAMA ,  Masayuki YAMANE ,  Takeshi UCHITANI ,  Tadashi HAYAKAWA ,  Takuji TAKAHASHI ,  Shouji OKABE ,  Akira SHINSHI ,  Yuichiro UEDA ,  Masaki TAKAHASHI ,  Yuuki SATOH

Inventor： Yasufumi TAKAHASHI ,  Kunihiro OHYAMA ,  Masayuki YAMANE ,  Takeshi UCHITANI ,  Tadashi HAYAKAWA ,  Takuji TAKAHASHI ,  Shouji OKABE ,  Akira SHINSHI ,  Yuichiro UEDA ,  Masaki TAKAHASHI ,  Yuuki SATOH

IPC: G03G15/08

CPC classification number: G03G15/0863 ,  B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/1753 ,  B41J2/17546 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0872 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G15/0886 ,  G03G15/0891 ,  G03G15/50 ,  G03G15/5066 ,  G03G15/55 ,  G03G15/553 ,  G03G21/00 ,  G03G21/16 ,  G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/1661 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/1875 ,  G03G21/1885 ,  G03G2215/0697 ,  G03G2221/166 ,  G03G2221/1823 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An information storage device installed in a removable device configured to be removably installed in an image forming apparatus body, includes: an information storage unit that stores information communicated between the image forming apparatus body and the removable device; a terminal that comes in contact with a body side terminal; and a substrate that holds the information storage unit and the terminal and includes a hole configured to be engaged with a protruding section installed in the image forming apparatus body. The terminal includes a plurality of terminals each including one of a plurality of metallic plates arranged in a transverse direction thereof. An earth terminal, which comes in contact with a body side earth terminal formed in the protruding section, is formed in the hole. The hole is disposed at a position sandwiched between two metallic plates among the plurality of metallic plates.

公开(公告)号：US08886103B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13746677

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: Kensuke Yamaji ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Kensuke Yamaji ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20 ,  B65G21/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/206 ,  G03G15/2053 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes an endless belt and a belt holder contacting and rotatably supporting each lateral end of the endless belt in an axial direction thereof. A first protection ring and a second protection ring are interposed between the endless belt and the belt holder in the axial direction of the endless belt and rotatable in accordance with rotation of the endless belt to protect each lateral end of the endless belt as the endless belt is skewed in the axial direction thereof and brought into contact with the first protection ring. A friction coefficient between the first protection ring and the second protection ring is smaller than a friction coefficient between the first protection ring and the endless belt.

Abstract translation: 固定装置包括环形带和皮带保持器，其在轴向方向上接触和可旋转地支撑环形带的每个侧端。 第一保护环和第二保护环在环形带的轴向方向上设置在环形带和带保持器之间，并且可根据环形带的旋转而旋转，以保护环形带的每个侧端作为环形带 在其轴向方向上倾斜并与第一保护环接触。 第一保护环和第二保护环之间的摩擦系数小于第一保护环和环形带之间的摩擦系数。

公开(公告)号：US08855506B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13762919

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: Takamasa Hase ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Shinichi Namekata ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Takamasa Hase ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Shinichi Namekata ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2028 ,  G03G15/2039 ,  G03G15/205 ,  G03G15/55

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a fixing device. The fixing device includes a rotatable endless fixing member, a nip forming member arranged inside the fixing member, a pressing member in contact with the nip forming member via the fixing member, and a heating source configured to heat the fixing member. When an abnormality occurs in at least one of the fixing device and other devices included in the image forming apparatus, a rotation of the fixing member is stopped prior to stopping a rotation driving of a discharging unit and, after stopping, the fixing member is controlled to rotate.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括定影装置。 定影装置包括可旋转环形固定构件，布置在固定构件内部的夹持形成构件，经由固定构件与压区形成构件接触的按压构件，以及构造成加热固定构件的加热源。 当在图像形成装置中包括的定影装置和其他装置中的至少一个中发生异常时，在停止排出单元的旋转驱动之前，固定构件的旋转停止，并且在停止之后，固定构件被控制 旋转

公开(公告)号：US08660441B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13691023

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: Yasufumi Takahashi ,  Kunihiro Ohyama ,  Masayuki Yamane ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Hayakawa ,  Takuji Takahashi ,  Shouji Okabe ,  Akira Shinshi ,  Yuichiro Ueda ,  Masaki Takahashi ,  Yuuki Satoh

Inventor： Yasufumi Takahashi ,  Kunihiro Ohyama ,  Masayuki Yamane ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Hayakawa ,  Takuji Takahashi ,  Shouji Okabe ,  Akira Shinshi ,  Yuichiro Ueda ,  Masaki Takahashi ,  Yuuki Satoh

IPC: G03G15/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/0863 ,  B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/1753 ,  B41J2/17546 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0872 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G15/0886 ,  G03G15/0891 ,  G03G15/50 ,  G03G15/5066 ,  G03G15/55 ,  G03G15/553 ,  G03G21/00 ,  G03G21/16 ,  G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/1661 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/1875 ,  G03G21/1885 ,  G03G2215/0697 ,  G03G2221/166 ,  G03G2221/1823 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An information storage device installed in a removable device configured to be removably installed in an image forming apparatus body, includes: an information storage unit that stores information communicated between the image forming apparatus body and the removable device; a terminal that comes in contact with a body side terminal; and a substrate that holds the information storage unit and the terminal and includes a hole configured to be engaged with a protruding section installed in the image forming apparatus body. The terminal includes a plurality of terminals each including one of a plurality of metallic plates arranged in a transverse direction thereof. An earth terminal, which comes in contact with a body side earth terminal formed in the protruding section, is formed in the hole. The hole is disposed at a position sandwiched between two metallic plates among the plurality of metallic plates.

Abstract translation: 一种安装在被构造成可移除地安装在图像形成装置主体中的可移除装置中的信息存储装置，包括：信息存储单元，存储在图像形成装置主体和可移除装置之间传送的信息; 与身体侧端子接触的端子; 以及保持信息存储单元和端子的基板，并且包括被配置为与安装在图像形成装置主体中的突出部分接合的孔。 端子包括多个端子，每个端子包括沿其横向布置的多个金属板中的一个。 与形成在突出部中的体侧接地端子接触的接地端子形成在孔中。 该孔设置在夹在多个金属板之间的两个金属板之间的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140037325A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US14047755

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: Yasufumi TAKAHASHI ,  Kunihiro Ohyama ,  Masayuki Yamane ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Hayakawa ,  Takuji Takahashi ,  Shouji Okabe ,  Akira Shinshi ,  Yuichiro Ueda ,  Masaki Takahashi ,  Yuuki Satoh

Inventor： Yasufumi TAKAHASHI ,  Kunihiro Ohyama ,  Masayuki Yamane ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Hayakawa ,  Takuji Takahashi ,  Shouji Okabe ,  Akira Shinshi ,  Yuichiro Ueda ,  Masaki Takahashi ,  Yuuki Satoh

IPC: G03G21/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/0863 ,  B41J2/17526 ,  B41J2/1753 ,  B41J2/17546 ,  G03G15/0865 ,  G03G15/0872 ,  G03G15/0875 ,  G03G15/0886 ,  G03G15/0891 ,  G03G15/50 ,  G03G15/5066 ,  G03G15/55 ,  G03G15/553 ,  G03G21/00 ,  G03G21/16 ,  G03G21/1652 ,  G03G21/1661 ,  G03G21/1676 ,  G03G21/1875 ,  G03G21/1885 ,  G03G2215/0697 ,  G03G2221/166 ,  G03G2221/1823 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An information storage device installed in a removable device configured to be removably installed in an image forming apparatus body, includes: an information storage unit that stores information communicated between the image forming apparatus body and the removable device; a terminal that comes in contact with a body side terminal; and a substrate that holds the information storage unit and the terminal and includes a hole configured to be engaged with a protruding section installed in the image forming apparatus body. The terminal includes a plurality of terminals each including one of a plurality of metallic plates arranged in a transverse direction thereof. An earth terminal, which comes in contact with a body side earth terminal formed in the protruding section, is formed in the hole. The hole is disposed at a position sandwiched between two metallic plates among the plurality of metallic plates.

Abstract translation: 一种安装在被构造成可移除地安装在图像形成装置主体中的可移除装置中的信息存储装置，包括：信息存储单元，存储在图像形成装置主体和可移除装置之间传送的信息; 与身体侧端子接触的端子; 以及保持信息存储单元和终端的基板，并且包括被配置为与安装在图像形成装置主体中的突出部分接合的孔。 端子包括多个端子，每个端子包括沿其横向布置的多个金属板中的一个。 与形成在突出部中的体侧接地端子接触的接地端子形成在孔中。 该孔设置在夹在多个金属板之间的两个金属板之间的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08577228B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US13856918

申请日：2013-04-04

Applicant: Yasufumi Takahashi ,  Kunihiro Ohyama ,  Masayuki Yamane ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Hayakawa ,  Takuji Takahashi ,  Shouji Okabe ,  Akira Shinshi ,  Yuichiro Ueda ,  Masaki Takahashi ,  Yuuki Satoh

Inventor： Yasufumi Takahashi ,  Kunihiro Ohyama ,  Masayuki Yamane ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Tadashi Hayakawa ,  Takuji Takahashi ,  Shouji Okabe ,  Akira Shinshi ,  Yuichiro Ueda ,  Masaki Takahashi ,  Yuuki Satoh

IPC: G03G15/00

Abstract: An information storage device installed in a removable device configured to be removably installed in an image forming apparatus body, includes: an information storage unit that stores information communicated between the image forming apparatus body and the removable device; a terminal that comes in contact with a body side terminal; and a substrate that holds the information storage unit and the terminal and includes a hole configured to be engaged with a protruding section installed in the image forming apparatus body. The terminal includes a plurality of terminals each including one of a plurality of metallic plates arranged in a transverse direction thereof. An earth terminal, which comes in contact with a body side earth terminal formed in the protruding section, is formed in the hole. The hole is disposed at a position sandwiched between two metallic plates among the plurality of metallic plates.

公开(公告)号：US20130209147A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13746871

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: Tadashi OGAWA ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Tadashi OGAWA ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2085 ,  G03G15/2017 ,  G03G15/2028 ,  G03G15/205 ,  G03G15/2053 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes at least one heater disposed opposite an inner circumferential surface of an endless rotary body to heat the endless rotary body and a shield interposed between the endless rotary body and the at least one heater to shield the endless rotary body from heat radiated from the at least one heater. A first size recording medium passes over a first passage region of the endless rotary body and a second size recording medium passes over a second passage region of the endless rotary body. The shield includes a notch disposed opposite a lateral end of the second passage region of the endless rotary body in an axial direction thereof. The lateral end of the second passage region overlaps a non-passage region of the endless rotary body in the axial direction thereof where the first size recording medium does not pass.