公开(公告)号：US09529311B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US15081097

申请日：2016-03-25

Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Clark Campbell ,  Charles Scott McDavid ,  Fangsheng Wu

IPC: G03G15/00 ,  G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2057 ,  G03G15/206 ,  G03G2215/2009

Abstract: A fuser assembly, including a fuser roller receiving heat from a heating element and including a metal core, a heat insulation elastic layer disposed around the metal core, and a top release layer disposed over the heat insulation elastic layer. A backup belt assembly, coupled to the fuser roller, includes at least two nip forming rollers contacting an inner surface of an endless belt to form an elongated fusing nip along the fuser roller. A first nip forming roller engages the fuser roller via the endless belt at an entrance of the elongated fusing nip and a second nip forming roller engages the fuser roller via the endless belt at an exit of the elongated fusing nip, wherein a product of a Young's Modulus of the top release layer and a thickness thereof is between about 2,000 and about 20,000 N/m.

Abstract translation: 一种定影器组件，包括从加热元件接收热量并包括金属芯的定影辊，设置在金属芯周围的绝热弹性层和设置在隔热弹性层上的顶部释放层。 耦合到定影辊的备用带组件包括与环形带的内表面接触的至少两个辊隙形成辊，以沿着定影辊形成细长的定影辊隙。 第一压区成形辊在细长定影辊隙的入口处经由环形带接合定影辊，并且第二辊隙形成辊在细长定影辊隙的出口处经由环形带接合定影辊，其中， 顶层剥离层的模量及其厚度为约2,000至约20,000N / m。

公开(公告)号：US20160209790A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US15081097

申请日：2016-03-25

Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Clark Campbell ,  Charles Scott McDavid ,  Fangsheng Wu

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2057 ,  G03G15/206 ,  G03G2215/2009

Abstract: A fuser assembly, including a fuser roller receiving heat from a heating element and including a metal core, a heat insulation elastic layer disposed around the metal core, and a top release layer disposed over the heat insulation elastic layer. A backup belt assembly, coupled to the fuser roller, includes at least two nip forming rollers contacting an inner surface of an endless belt to form an elongated fusing nip along the fuser roller. A first nip forming roller engages the fuser roller via the endless belt at an entrance of the elongated fusing nip and a second nip forming roller engages the fuser roller via the endless belt at an exit of the elongated fusing nip, wherein a product of a Young's Modulus of the top release layer and a thickness thereof is between about 2,000 and about 20,000 N/m.

Abstract translation: 一种定影器组件，包括从加热元件接收热量并包括金属芯的定影辊，设置在金属芯周围的绝热弹性层和设置在隔热弹性层上的顶部释放层。 耦合到定影辊的备用带组件包括与环形带的内表面接触的至少两个辊隙形成辊，以沿着定影辊形成细长的定影辊隙。 第一压区成形辊在细长定影辊隙的入口处经由环形带接合定影辊，并且第二辊隙形成辊在细长定影辊隙的出口处经由环形带接合定影辊，其中， 顶层剥离层的模量及其厚度为约2,000至约20,000N / m。

公开(公告)号：US20160179044A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US15047299

申请日：2016-02-18

Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Alden Bayerle ,  Jeffery James Buchanan ,  Michael Clark Campbell ,  Benjamin Karnik Johnson ,  Charles Scott McDavid

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2032 ,  G03G15/2042 ,  G03G15/2046 ,  G03G15/2064 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1685 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fuser assembly which includes a heating member; a backup roll disposed proximate to the heating member; a heat transfer device selectively contacting the backup roll for transferring heat therefrom; and a positioning mechanism moving the heat transfer device between a first position in which the heat transfer device is engaged with the backup roll and a second position in which the heat transfer device is spaced apart therefrom. The positioning mechanism pivots the heat transfer device about a pivot axis when moving the heat transfer device, and includes a pair of bell cranks to which the heat transfer device is coupled, a first coupling member coupled to one of the bell cranks and a second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member. Translation of the second coupling member causes the first coupling member to pivot which rotates the pair of bell cranks.

Abstract translation: 一种定影器组件，包括加热构件; 靠近所述加热构件设置的支承辊; 传热装置选择性地接触支承辊以传递热量; 以及定位机构，其将所述传热装置移动到所述传热装置与所述支承辊接合的第一位置和所述传热装置与所述传热装置间隔开的第二位置。 当移动传热装置时，定位机构绕传动装置枢转枢转轴线，并且包括耦合到传热装置的一对钟形曲柄，联接到其中一个钟形曲柄的第一联接构件和第二联接器 构件联接到第一联接构件。 第二联接构件的平移使得第一联接构件枢转，该一对钟形曲柄旋转。

公开(公告)号：US09551962B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-24

申请号：US14144110

申请日：2013-12-30

Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Clark Campbell ,  Paul Wesley Etter ,  James Adrian Riley ,  Jerry Wayne Smith

IPC: H05B3/00 ,  G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2057 ,  G03G15/2042 ,  G03G15/205 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fuser heater member for an electrophotographic imaging device, including a heater member. According to an example embodiment, the heater member includes positive temperature coefficient (PTC) material disposed along a width of a fuser nip of the fuser assembly; first and second electrodes disposed along disposed surfaces of the PTC material; an intermediate layer disposed over the second electrode; and at least one resistive trace disposed along the intermediate layer along the width of the fuser nip. The heater member includes a plurality of wire segments coupled to the first and second electrodes and the resistive elements for use in generating heat from at least one of the PTC material and the at least one resistive trace during a fusing operation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电子照相成像装置的定影加热器构件，包括加热器构件。 根据示例性实施例，加热器构件包括沿着定影器组件的定影辊隙的宽度设置的正温度系数（PTC）材料; 沿着PTC材料的设置表面设置的第一和第二电极; 设置在所述第二电极上的中间层; 以及沿着定影辊隙的宽度沿着中间层设置的至少一个电阻迹线。 加热器构件包括耦合到第一和第二电极和电阻元件的多个线段，用于在定影操作期间用于从PTC材料和至少一个电阻迹线中的至少一个产生热量。

公开(公告)号：US20140369729A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14136987

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Alden Bayerle ,  Jeffery James Buchanan ,  Michael Clark Campbell ,  Benjamin Karnik Johnson ,  Charles Scott McDavid

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2032 ,  G03G15/2042 ,  G03G15/2046 ,  G03G15/2064 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1685 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fuser assembly for an electrophotographic imaging device which transfers heat from overheated portions of the fuser assembly to portions having lesser temperatures. The fuser assembly includes a heating member; a backup roll disposed proximate to the heating member so as to form a fuser nip therewith, wherein rotation of the backup roll causes the heating member to rotate; and a first roll in contact with one of the backup roll and the heating member such that rotation of the one of the backup roll and the heating member rotates the first roll, the first roll including a heat pipe disposed therein.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电子照相成像装置的定影器组件，其将热量从定影组件的过热部分传递到具有较低温度的部分。 定影器组件包括加热构件; 配置在加热构件附近以与其形成定影辊隙的支承辊，其中支承辊的旋转使得加热构件旋转; 以及第一辊，其与所述支撑辊和所述加热构件中的一个接触，使得所述支撑辊和所述加热构件中的一个的旋转使所述第一辊旋转，所述第一辊包括设置在其中的热管。

公开(公告)号：US09507301B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US15047299

申请日：2016-02-18

Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Alden Bayerle ,  Jeffery James Buchanan ,  Michael Clark Campbell ,  Benjamin Karnik Johnson ,  Charles Scott McDavid

IPC: G03G15/20 ,  G03G21/16

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2032 ,  G03G15/2042 ,  G03G15/2046 ,  G03G15/2064 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1685 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fuser assembly which includes a heating member; a backup roll disposed proximate to the heating member; a heat transfer device selectively contacting the backup roll for transferring heat from the backup roll; and a positioning mechanism moving the heat transfer device between a first position in which the heat transfer device is engaged with the backup roll and a second position in which the heat transfer device is spaced apart from the backup roll. The positioning mechanism pivots the heat transfer device about a pivot axis when moving the heat transfer device and includes a pair of bell cranks to which the heat transfer device is coupled, a first coupling member coupled to one of the bell cranks and a second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member. Translation of the second coupling member causes the first coupling member to pivot which rotates the pair of bell cranks.

Abstract translation: 一种定影器组件，包括加热构件; 靠近所述加热构件设置的支承辊; 传热装置选择性地接触支承辊以从支承辊传热; 以及定位机构，其将所述传热装置移动到所述传热装置与所述支承辊接合的第一位置和所述传热装置与所述支承辊间隔开的第二位置。 当移动传热装置时，定位机构使传热装置围绕枢转轴线枢转，并且包括耦合到传热装置的一对钟形曲柄，联接到一个钟形曲柄的第一联接构件和第二联接构件 联接到第一联接构件。 第二联接构件的平移使得第一联接构件枢转，该一对钟形曲柄旋转。

公开(公告)号：US09354569B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14137407

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Alden Bayerle ,  Jeffery James Buchanan ,  Michael Clark Campbell ,  Benjamin Karnik Johnson ,  Charles Scott McDavid

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2032 ,  G03G15/2042 ,  G03G15/2046 ,  G03G15/2064 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1685 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fuser assembly for an imaging device which transfers heat from overheated portions of the fuser assembly to portions having lesser temperatures. The fuser assembly includes a heating member; a backup roll disposed proximate to the heating member for forming a fuser nip; a heat transfer device in contact with the backup roll such that rotation of the backup roll rotates the heat transfer device for transferring heat from one location to another location on the backup roll; and a positioning mechanism for moving the heat transfer device between a first position in which the heat transfer device is engaged with and contacts the backup roll, and a second position in which the heat transfer device is disengaged and spaced apart from the backup roll, the positioning mechanism pivots the heat transfer device about a pivot axis when moving between the first and second positions.

Abstract translation: 用于成像装置的定影器组件，其将热量从定影组件的过热部分传递到具有较低温度的部分。 定影器组件包括加热构件; 靠近所述加热构件设置的用于形成定影辊隙的支承辊; 与支承辊接触的传热装置，使得备用辊的旋转使传热装置转动，以将热量从一个位置转移到支承辊上的另一位置; 以及定位机构，其用于在传热装置与支承辊接合的第一位置和支承辊接触的第一位置之间移动传热装置，以及传热装置与支承辊分离并间隔开的第二位置， 当在第一位置和第二位置之间移动时，定位机构使传热装置围绕枢转轴线枢转。

公开(公告)号：US09316973B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14136987

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Alden Bayerle ,  Jeffery James Buchanan ,  Michael Clark Campbell ,  Benjamin Karnik Johnson ,  Charles Scott McDavid

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2032 ,  G03G15/2042 ,  G03G15/2046 ,  G03G15/2064 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G21/1685 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fuser assembly for an electrophotographic imaging device which transfers heat from overheated portions of the fuser assembly to portions having lesser temperatures. The fuser assembly includes a heating member; a backup roll disposed proximate to the heating member so as to form a fuser nip therewith, wherein rotation of the backup roll causes the heating member to rotate; and a first roll in contact with one of the backup roll and the heating member such that rotation of the one of the backup roll and the heating member rotates the first roll, the first roll including a heat pipe disposed therein.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电子照相成像装置的定影器组件，其将热量从定影组件的过热部分传递到具有较低温度的部分。 定影器组件包括加热构件; 配置在加热构件附近以与其形成定影辊隙的支承辊，其中支承辊的旋转使得加热构件旋转; 以及第一辊，其与所述支撑辊和所述加热构件中的一个接触，使得所述支撑辊和所述加热构件中的一个的旋转使所述第一辊旋转，所述第一辊包括设置在其中的热管。

公开(公告)号：US20150185672A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14140662

申请日：2013-12-26

Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Alden Bayerle ,  Jeffery James Buchanan ,  Michael Clark Campbell ,  Benjamin Karnik Johnson ,  Charles Scott McDavid ,  Fangsheng Wu

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/206 ,  G03G2215/2009

Abstract: A backup belt assembly includes an endless belt, at least a pair of nip forming rollers contacting an inner surface of the endless belt and positioned relative to the fuser roller to provide pressure to a section of an outer surface of the fuser roller adjacent the endless belt so as to form an elongated fusing nip along the section. A first roller of the pair of nip forming rollers engages the fuser roller via the endless belt at an entrance of the elongated fusing nip, while a second roller of the pair of nip forming rollers engages the fuser roller via the endless belt at an exit of the elongated fusing nip. The first roller provides a lower amount of pressure to the fuser roller relative to the pressure provided by the second roller. A supporting roller may be disposed within the endless belt near the entrance of the elongated fusing nip for providing acceptable media entry geometry.

Abstract translation: 备用带组件包括环形带，至少一对辊隙形成辊，其与环形带的内表面接触并相对于定影辊定位，以向邻近环形带的定影辊的外表面的一部分提供压力 以便沿着该部分形成细长的定影辊隙。 一对辊隙成形辊中的第一辊在细长定影辊隙的入口处经由环形带接合定影辊，而一对辊隙形成辊的第二辊在定影辊的出口处经由环形带与定影辊接合 细长的定影辊隙。 相对于由第二辊提供的压力，第一辊向定影辊提供较低的压力。 支撑辊可以设置在靠近细长定影辊隙的入口处的环形带内，以提供可接受的介质入口几何形状。

公开(公告)号：US20150086232A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14144191

申请日：2013-12-30

Applicant: Lexmark International, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Clark Campbell ,  Paul Wesley Etter ,  James Adrian Riley ,  Jerry Wayne Smith

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2057 ,  G03G15/2042 ,  G03G15/205 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A method and system for fusing toner to media sheets in an imaging device. The system includes a fuser heater having a first heating element and a second heating element, the fuser heater providing heat to a fuser nip; and heat control circuitry coupled to the fuser heater for passing current through the first and second heating elements of the fuser heater to generate heat therefrom. The system further includes a controller coupled to the heat control circuitry, the controller controlling the heat control circuitry for passing current through the first heating element during a warm up operation and passing current through the second heating element during a fusing operation following the warm up operation, the fusing operation fusing toner to a sheet of media.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将调色剂定影到成像装置中的介质片材的方法和系统。 该系统包括具有第一加热元件和第二加热元件的定影加热器，定影加热器向定影辊隙提供热量; 以及耦合到定影加热器的热控制电路，用于使电流通过定影加热器的第一和第二加热元件以产生热量。 该系统还包括耦合到热控制电路的控制器，控制器控制热控制电路，用于在预热操作期间使电流通过第一加热元件，并且在预热操作之后的定影操作期间使电流通过第二加热元件 将调色剂熔合到一张介质上的定影操作。