公开(公告)号：US09811031B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-07

申请号：US14848124

申请日：2015-09-08

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

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

IPC: G03G15/20

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

Abstract: A fixing device includes an endless belt rotatable in a predetermined direction of rotation and a nip formation assembly disposed opposite an inner circumferential surface of the endless belt. An opposed rotary body is pressed against the nip formation assembly via the endless belt to form a fixing nip between the endless belt and the opposed rotary body through which a recording medium bearing a toner image is conveyed. A belt holder contacts and supports each lateral end of the endless belt in an axial direction thereof. The belt holder is isolated from the opposed rotary body with a first interval interposed therebetween in the axial direction of the endless belt.

公开(公告)号：US20170293245A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：US15634652

申请日：2017-06-27

Applicant: Teppei Kawata ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Kenji Ishii ,  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 ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Teppei Kawata ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Kenji Ishii ,  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 ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

Abstract: A fixing device for fixing an image on a recording medium includes an endless fixing rotary member which is formed into a loop and comes into contact with the image on the recording medium, an opposed rotary member which is in contact with the fixing rotary member, a nip forming member provided inside the loop of the fixing rotary member to be in contact with the opposed rotary member via the fixing rotary member to form a nip portion to which the recording medium is fed in a feeding direction, a support member which supports the nip forming member, and a heating source which heats the fixing rotary member. The nip forming member includes a downstream portion extending downstream in the feeding direction from a center of the nip portion and an upstream portion extending upstream in the feeding direction from the center and longer than the downstream portion.

公开(公告)号：US09727008B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US13716929

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: Teppei Kawata ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Kenji Ishii ,  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 ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Teppei Kawata ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Kenji Ishii ,  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 ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2017

Abstract: A fixing device for fixing an image on a recording medium includes an endless fixing rotary member which is formed into a loop and comes into contact with the image on the recording medium, an opposed rotary member which is in contact with the fixing rotary member, a nip forming member provided inside the loop of the fixing rotary member to be in contact with the opposed rotary member via the fixing rotary member to form a nip portion to which the recording medium is fed in a feeding direction, a support member which supports the nip forming member, and a heating source which heats the fixing rotary member. The nip forming member includes a downstream portion extending downstream in the feeding direction from a center of the nip portion and an upstream portion extending upstream in the feeding direction from the center and longer than the downstream portion.

公开(公告)号：US20170131665A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15295439

申请日：2016-10-17

Applicant: Yuji ARAI ,  Hajime GOTOH ,  Takuya SESHITA ,  Takahiro IMADA

Inventor： Yuji ARAI ,  Hajime GOTOH ,  Takuya SESHITA ,  Takahiro IMADA

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2017 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing rotator unit. The fixing rotator unit includes a fixing rotator formed into a loop; a holder to hold an end in a longitudinal direction of the fixing rotator; a pressure rotator disposed opposite the fixing rotator to press against the fixing rotator; a pressure pad disposed inside the loop to receive pressure from the pressure rotator via the fixing rotator to form an area of contact between the fixing rotator and the pressure rotator; a stay to support the pressure pad against the pressure from the pressure rotator; and a positioner to secure the holder and to position the stay with one end of the stay projecting outwards from the positioner. The positioner has a limited moving distance in a thrust direction. The limited moving distance is shorter than a length of a part of the holder entering the loop.

公开(公告)号：US09535380B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14278252

申请日：2014-05-15

Applicant: Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Yutaka Ikebuchi ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Takayuki Seki ,  Yuji Arai ,  Ryuuichi Mimbu ,  Shuntaro Tamaki ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Yutaka Ikebuchi ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Takayuki Seki ,  Yuji Arai ,  Ryuuichi Mimbu ,  Shuntaro Tamaki ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2017 ,  G03G15/2039 ,  G03G15/2042 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing rotator, a first heat generator and a second heat generator that heat the fixing rotator, and a support disposed inside the fixing rotator. A reflector, interposed between the support and each of the first heat generator and the second heat generator, reflects light radiated from the first heat generator and the second heat generator toward the fixing rotator. The reflector includes a body mounted on the support and a shield portion projecting from the body toward the first heat generator and the second heat generator to shield the fixing rotator from the first heat generator and the second heat generator. An electric circuit is connected to the first heat generator and the second heat generator. A heat generation restrainer is provided in the electric circuit to restrict heat generation in the electric circuit.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括固定旋转器，第一热发生器和加热定影旋转器的第二热发生器，以及设置在定影旋转器内的支撑件。 插入在支撑件和第一热发生器和第二热发生器中的每一个之间的反射器将从第一热发生器和第二发热体辐射的光反射到定影转子。 反射器包括安装在支撑体上的主体和从主体向第一热发生器突出的屏蔽部分和第二热发生器，用于屏蔽来自第一发热体和第二发热体的固定旋转体。 电路连接到第一热发生器和第二热发生器。 在电路中设置有发热抑制器，以限制电路中的发热。

公开(公告)号：US09405242B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-02

申请号：US14703508

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: Takamasa Hase ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Ryota Yamashina ,  Yasunori Ishigaya

Inventor： Takamasa Hase ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Takeshi Uchitani ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Naoki Iwaya ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Ryota Yamashina ,  Yasunori Ishigaya

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2039 ,  G03G15/205 ,  G03G15/80 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: According to an embodiment, provided is a fixing device that includes: a rotatable fixing member that heats a recording medium on a side carrying an unfixed image; a rotatable pressing member that is pressed and is contacted with the fixing member to form a nip portion between the pressing member and the fixing member; a heat source heating the fixing member; a relay switch provided in an energizing path for the heat source; a temperature detection sensor detecting a temperature of the fixing member; and a control unit that controls energization of the heat source according to the temperature detected by the temperature detection sensor. The control unit keeps the relay switch in an off state if the temperature of the fixing member is equal to or more than a predetermined temperature when the fixing member has stopped rotation.

公开(公告)号：US09239559B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US13763040

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: Takeshi Uchitani ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Akira Suzuki ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Shinichi Namekata ,  Takayuki Seki ,  Yuji Arai ,  Ryuuichi Mimbu ,  Yoshiki Yamaguchi ,  Shuntaroh Tamaki ,  Yutaka Ikebuchi

Inventor： Takeshi Uchitani ,  Masahiko Satoh ,  Kenji Ishii ,  Tadashi Ogawa ,  Teppei Kawata ,  Arinobu Yoshiura ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Takamasa Hase ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Hiromasa Takagi ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Akira Suzuki ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Shinichi Namekata ,  Takayuki Seki ,  Yuji Arai ,  Ryuuichi Mimbu ,  Yoshiki Yamaguchi ,  Shuntaroh Tamaki ,  Yutaka Ikebuchi

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2064 ,  G03G15/2039 ,  G03G15/205 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes a heat source; a fixing member looped into a generally cylindrical shape to rotate in a circumferential direction thereof and partially heated by the heat source and to heat a surface of a recording medium bearing an unfixed toner image to fix the unfixed toner image thereon in a fixing process; a rotary pressing member disposed facing the fixing member to form a nip therebetween, through which the recording medium is transported in a transport direction; and a rotation driver to rotate one of the fixing member and the pressing member. In a case in which the fixing member is halted for a reason other than the fixing process while power of the fixing device is on, electric power is not supplied to the heat source and the fixing member is rotated by a predetermined amount or more after the fixing member is halted.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括热源; 固定构件环绕成大致圆筒形状，以在其圆周方向上旋转并由热源部分加热，并且加热承载未定影调色剂图像的记录介质的表面，以在定影过程中将未定影调色剂图像定影在其上; 旋转按压构件，其面向所述固定构件设置以在其间形成辊隙，所述记录介质通过所述辊隙沿输送方向输送; 以及旋转驱动器，用于旋转固定构件和按压构件之一。 在定影装置的电源接通时，除了定影处理之外固定构件被停止的情况下，不向热源供电，并且固定构件在 固定件停止。

公开(公告)号：US20150261149A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14619327

申请日：2015-02-11

Applicant: Takuya SESHITA ,  Takeshi YAMAMOTO ,  Yasunori ISHIGAYA ,  Hajime GOTOH ,  Takahiro IMADA ,  Akira SUZUKI

Inventor： Takuya SESHITA ,  Takeshi YAMAMOTO ,  Yasunori ISHIGAYA ,  Hajime GOTOH ,  Takahiro IMADA ,  Akira SUZUKI

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2042 ,  G03G2215/00599 ,  G03G2215/2045

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a fixing member, a heat source, a nip forming member, a pressing member, a recording medium conveyor, a first temperature detector to detect a temperature of a non-sheet-passing area of the fixing member through which a recording medium does not pass, a second temperature detector to detect a temperature of the recording medium, and a controller to adjust a time to drive the recording medium conveyer to control a time interval between successive recording media and a changing time to change the time interval, according to a temperature detected by the second temperature detector in response to a temperature rise in the non-sheet-passing area of the fixing member detected by the first temperature detector.

Abstract translation: 图像形成装置包括固定构件，热源，夹持形成构件，按压构件，记录介质输送器，第一温度检测器，用于检测固定构件的非片材通过区域的温度， 记录介质不通过，第二温度检测器检测记录介质的温度，以及控制器，调节驱动记录介质传送器的时间，以控制连续的记录介质与改变时间之间的时间间隔以改变时间间隔 根据由第二温度检测器检测的温度，响应于由第一温度检测器检测的固定部件的非片材通过面积的温度升高。

公开(公告)号：US20150253707A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14618845

申请日：2015-02-10

Applicant: Akira SUZUKI ,  Takuya SESHITA ,  Takeshi YAMAMOTO ,  Takahiro IMADA ,  Hajime GOTOH

Inventor： Akira SUZUKI ,  Takuya SESHITA ,  Takeshi YAMAMOTO ,  Takahiro IMADA ,  Hajime GOTOH

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/206 ,  G03G2215/2009 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes a rotatable, endless first belt and a rotatable, endless second belt contacting an outer circumferential surface of the first belt. A first nip formation pad contacts an inner circumferential surface of the first belt to form a fixing nip between the first belt and the second belt, through which a recording medium bearing a toner image is conveyed. A rotatable driver contacts an inner circumferential surface of the second belt to press against the first nip formation pad via the first belt and the second belt to frictionally drive and rotate the first belt and the second belt.

Abstract translation: 固定装置包括可旋转的无端第一带和与第一带的外周表面接触的可旋转的无限次的第二带。 第一压区形成垫接触第一带的内圆周表面以在第一带和第二带之间形成定影夹持部，通过该固定夹持件传送承载调色剂图像的记录介质。 可旋转的驱动器接触第二带的内圆周表面，以经由第一带和第二带压靠第一压区形成垫，以摩擦地驱动和旋转第一带和第二带。

公开(公告)号：US09116481B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US14269358

申请日：2014-05-05

Applicant: Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Takayuki Seki ,  Yuji Arai ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Ryuuichi Mimbu ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Shuntaro Tamaki ,  Takeshi Yamamoto ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Yutaka Ikebuchi ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

Inventor： Masaaki Yoshikawa ,  Takayuki Seki ,  Yuji Arai ,  Hiroshi Yoshinaga ,  Ryuuichi Mimbu ,  Takuya Seshita ,  Shuntaro Tamaki ,  Takeshi Yamamoto ,  Takahiro Imada ,  Hajime Gotoh ,  Kazuya Saito ,  Yutaka Ikebuchi ,  Toshihiko Shimokawa ,  Shuutaroh Yuasa ,  Kensuke Yamaji ,  Akira Suzuki

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing rotator rotatable in a predetermined direction of rotation and a nip formation assembly contacting an inner circumferential surface of the fixing rotator. An opposed rotator presses against the nip formation assembly via the fixing rotator to form a fixing nip between the fixing rotator and the opposed rotator, through which a recording medium is conveyed. A support, disposed opposite the inner circumferential surface of the fixing rotator, supports the nip formation assembly. A heater, disposed opposite the inner circumferential surface of the fixing rotator, heats the fixing rotator. A reflector, disposed opposite an outer circumferential surface of the fixing rotator, reflects heat radiated from the fixing rotator onto the fixing rotator. The reflector spans a circumferential span of the fixing rotator where the fixing rotator is spaced apart from the support with a decreased interval therebetween.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括可沿预定旋转方向旋转的定影旋转器和与定影旋转器的内圆周表面接触的压区形成组件。 相对的旋转体通过固定旋转器压靠辊隙形成组件，以在固定旋转体和相对旋转体之间形成定影辊隙，记录介质通过该固定辊隙传送。 与固定旋转体的内周面相对设置的支撑件支撑辊隙形成组件。 与定影旋转体的内周面相对设置的加热器加热固定旋转体。 与固定旋转体的外周表面相对设置的反射器将从固定旋转体辐射的热量反射到定影旋转体上。 反射器跨过固定旋转器的周向跨度，其中固定旋转体与支撑件间隔开，间隔减小。