公开(公告)号：US20130045018A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13365923

申请日：2012-02-03

Applicant: Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Akira SAKAMOTO

Inventor： Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Akira SAKAMOTO

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/201

Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing unit and a switching unit. The fixing unit includes an emitting unit that emits light and a housing that houses the emitting unit. The fixing unit fixes a toner image to a recording medium by emitting the light to a surface of the recording medium, the recording medium having the toner image formed thereon and having been transported to a predetermined fixing position that is away from the housing. The switching unit switches a state of the fixing device from a first state in which the housing and the recording medium are positioned away from each other to a second state in which the surface of the recording medium at the fixing position is sealed with the housing.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括定影单元和切换单元。 定影单元包括发射光的发射单元和容纳发射单元的壳体。 定影单元通过将光发射到记录介质的表面而将调色剂图像定影到记录介质，记录介质具有形成在其上的调色剂图像，并且已经被运送到远离壳体的预定的固定位置。 切换单元将固定装置的状态从壳体和记录介质彼此远离的第一状态切换到固定位置处的记录介质的表面与壳体密封的第二状态。

公开(公告)号：US20120243893A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13225069

申请日：2011-09-02

Applicant: Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Tetsuro KODERA ,  Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Makoto FURUKI

Inventor： Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Tetsuro KODERA ,  Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Makoto FURUKI

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/201 ,  G03G15/2039 ,  G03G2215/2006

Abstract: A fixing device includes a first irradiation unit that irradiates a laser beam in a first irradiation region toward a recording medium in which unfixed image is formed; a second irradiation unit that irradiates a laser beam toward a second irradiation region; an image information acquiring unit that acquires image information of the first irradiation region; a coating information acquiring unit that divides the first irradiation region into one or a plurality of divided regions, and that acquires coating information that relates to the coating level on the basis of the image information; a transmission information acquiring unit that acquires transmission information that relates to the laser beam which is irradiated to the first irradiation region and passes through the recording material on the basis of the coating information; an irradiation control unit that controls the irradiation energy of the second irradiation unit based on the transmission information.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括：第一照射单元，其将第一照射区域中的激光束照射到其中形成未定影图像的记录介质; 第二照射单元，其朝向第二照射区域照射激光束; 图像信息获取单元，其获取第一照射区域的图像信息; 涂料信息获取单元，其将第一照射区域划分成一个或多个分割区域，并且基于图像信息获取与涂布水平相关的涂布信息; 发送信息获取单元，其基于所述涂布信息获取与照射到所述第一照射区域并通过所述记录材料的激光束相关的发送信息; 照射控制单元，其基于所述发送信息来控制所述第二照射单元的照射能量。

公开(公告)号：US20110222935A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：US12857021

申请日：2010-08-16

Applicant: Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Tetsuro KODERA ,  Takashi MATSUBARA

Inventor： Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Tetsuro KODERA ,  Takashi MATSUBARA

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2007

Abstract: A fixing device includes a laser source that irradiates an image with laser light, the image being formed on a moving recording material with a thermoplastic image-forming material; and a support member arranged to face the laser source and having a curved portion, the curved portion being curved to extend in a recording-material moving direction and to protrude toward the laser source, the curved portion having a supporting portion of the recording material corresponding to at least an irradiation area of the laser light in a curved manner.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括用激光照射图像的激光源，该图像由具有热塑性成像材料的移动记录材料形成; 以及支撑部件，被配置为面对激光源并且具有弯曲部分，弯曲部分弯曲成在记录材料移动方向上延伸并朝向激光源突出，弯曲部分具有对应于记录材料的支撑部分 以弯曲的方式至少激光的照射区域。

公开(公告)号：US20120076557A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US13006033

申请日：2011-01-13

Applicant: Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Tetsuro KODERA

Inventor： Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Tetsuro KODERA

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/201

Abstract: A fixing device includes: a conveying unit that conveys a recording material with an image formed thereon toward a predetermined conveying direction so as to cross a fixing area where the image is heated to be fixed; a laser light source that has an irradiation area as the fixing area slantingly extending relative to a predetermined image arrangement reference direction along a width direction of the recording material crossing the conveying direction of the recording material, and irradiates the irradiation area with laser light; and a reflecting member that is provided so as to surround the irradiation area and has a reflecting face that reflects reflected light from the irradiation area so that the irradiation area is again irradiated with the reflected light.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括：输送单元，其将形成有图像的记录材料朝向预定的输送方向输送，以便与图像被加热固定的固定区域交叉; 激光源，其具有作为固定区域的照射区域，其沿着与记录材料的传送方向的记录材料的宽度方向相对于预定图像排列基准方向倾斜延伸，并且用激光照射照射区域; 以及反射构件，其被设置为围绕照射区域并且具有反射面，其反射来自照射区域的反射光，使得照射区域再次被反射光照射。

公开(公告)号：US20110158721A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US12777983

申请日：2010-05-11

Applicant: Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Tetsuro KODERA

Inventor： Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Tetsuro KODERA

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2007

Abstract: A laser fixing device includes: a laser beam irradiating device which irradiates a recording medium that is conveyed while carrying an unfixed toner image, with a laser beam; and a laser beam absorbing member which is disposed in an optical path of the laser beam that is emitted to a back side of a position where the recording medium is conveyed, and which absorbs the laser beam.

Abstract translation: 激光定影装置包括：激光束照射装置，其利用激光束照射携带未定影调色剂图像时被输送的记录介质; 以及激光束吸收构件，其设置在激光束的光路中，所述光路被发射到记录介质被传送的位置的背面，并且吸收激光束。

公开(公告)号：US20120093552A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US13089831

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: Tetsuro KODERA ,  Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Makoto FURUKI

Inventor： Tetsuro KODERA ,  Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Makoto FURUKI

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2007

Abstract: A fixing device includes a laser light source that irradiates an irradiation region with a laser light, the irradiation region extending along a direction crossing a transporting direction of a recording medium with respect to a heating-fixable image which is on the recording medium. The fixing device further includes; a reflective member that is provided to enclose the irradiation region and includes a reflective surface reflecting a reflected light so that the irradiation region is re-irradiated with the reflected light from the irradiation region by the laser light radiated from the laser light source; and a light absorption member that is provided so as to continue to an end of a side of the reflective member directed to the recording medium and includes a portion facing a transporting surface of the recording medium and extending toward an outside of the reflective member, and is capable of absorbing the laser light.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括用激光照射照射区域的激光光源，照射区域沿着与记录介质的传送方向相交的方向相对于记录介质上的可加热定影图像延伸。 定影装置还包括： 反射构件，其被设置为包围照射区域，并且包括反射表面，反射表面反射反射光，使得照射区域被来自照射区域的反射光通过从激光光源照射的激光重新照射; 以及光吸收构件，其被设置成继续朝向所述记录介质的所述反射构件的一侧的端部，并且包括面向所述记录介质的传送表面并朝向所述反射构件的外部延伸的部分，以及 能够吸收激光。

公开(公告)号：US20110058867A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12774322

申请日：2010-05-05

Applicant: Tetsuro KODERA ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Miho WATANABE ,  Takashi MATSUBARA

Inventor： Tetsuro KODERA ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Miho WATANABE ,  Takashi MATSUBARA

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2007

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, a fixing device includes a laser beam irradiation unit and a conveying unit. The laser beam irradiation unit includes a plurality of laser beam sources and emits a plurality of laser beams to a surface of a recording medium. The conveying unit conveys the recording medium and/or the laser beam irradiation unit so that irradiated regions irradiated with the laser beams are moved in a given direction. When the plurality of laser beams is emitted to a toner image to fix the toner image, the plurality of laser beams satisfies conditions (A) and (B). The condition (A) is that the plurality of laser beams has substantially the same beam power and substantially the same width. The condition (B) is that the plurality of laser beams is independently emitted to the toner image.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个方面，定影装置包括激光束照射单元和输送单元。 激光束照射单元包括多个激光束源，并将多个激光束发射到记录介质的表面。 输送单元输送记录介质和/或激光束照射单元，使得用激光束照射的照射区域沿给定方向移动。 当多个激光束被发射到调色剂图像以固定调色剂图像时，多个激光束满足条件（A）和（B）。 条件（A）是多个激光束具有基本相同的光束功率和基本上相同的宽度。 条件（B）是多个激光束被独立地发射到调色剂图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110038653A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12726935

申请日：2010-03-18

Applicant: Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Tetsuro KODERA ,  Miho WATANABE ,  Takashi MATSUBARA

Inventor： Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Tetsuro KODERA ,  Miho WATANABE ,  Takashi MATSUBARA

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/201

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, a fixing device includes a first laser unit and a second laser unit. The first laser unit outputs a first laser beam to irradiate a visible image formed of image forming material on a recording medium with the first laser beam. The second laser unit outputs a second laser beam to irradiate the visible image with the second laser beam after being irradiated with the first laser beam. The first laser beam and the second laser beam is configured to satisfy relations: W1 t2, W1 is an optical output per unit area of the first laser beam, W2 is an optical output per unit area of the second laser beam, t1 is an irradiation time per unit area of the first laser beam, and t2 is an irradiation time per unit area of the second laser beam.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个方面，定影装置包括第一激光单元和第二激光单元。 第一激光单元输出第一激光束，用第一激光束将由图像形成材料形成的可视图像照射在记录介质上。 第二激光单元输出第二激光束，以在用第一激光束照射之后用第二激光束照射可见图像。 第一激光束和第二激光束被配置为满足W1 t2的关系，W1是第一激光束的每单位面积的光输出，W2是第二激光束的每单位面积的光输出 t1是第一激光束的每单位面积的照射时间，t2是第二激光束的每单位面积的照射时间。

公开(公告)号：US20110064448A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12728398

申请日：2010-03-22

Applicant: Miho WATANABE ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Tetsuro KODERA ,  Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Shinji HASEGAWA

Inventor： Miho WATANABE ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Tetsuro KODERA ,  Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Shinji HASEGAWA

IPC: G03G21/20 ,  G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2007

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, a laser fixing device includes a laser beam generating device and an airflow generating unit. The laser beam generating device generates laser beams and irradiates a recording medium transported with the laser beams. The airflow generating unit generates airflow flowing between the laser beam generating device and the recording medium. A flow speed of the airflow in a transport direction of the recording medium in an irradiation position of the laser beams is higher than a transport speed of the recording medium.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个方面，激光定影装置包括激光束产生装置和气流发生单元。 激光束产生装置产生激光束并照射用激光束传送的记录介质。 气流发生单元产生在激光束产生装置和记录介质之间流动的气流。 在激光束的照射位置处的记录介质的传送方向上的气流的流速高于记录介质的传送速度。

公开(公告)号：US20110044741A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12705723

申请日：2010-02-15

Applicant: Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Tetsuro KODERA ,  Miho WATANABE

Inventor： Takashi MATSUBARA ,  Makoto FURUKI ,  Naoyuki EGUSA ,  Tetsuro KODERA ,  Miho WATANABE

IPC: G03G15/20 ,  H01S3/00

CPC classification number: G03G15/2007

Abstract: A laser fixing apparatus includes a laser light generator that generates laser light to be projected onto a recording medium; and a first condenser that reflects and condenses light reflected at an irradiation position of the laser light, such that the reflected light reenters at the irradiation position or near the irradiation position. The first condenser has a concave cylindrical surface and is arranged such that a center axis position of the cylindrical surface is located at the irradiation position of the laser light or near the irradiation position, and a reflecting surface of the first condenser is covered by a light transmitting body.

Abstract translation: 一种激光定影设备，包括产生投影到记录介质上的激光的激光发生器; 以及第一电容器，其反射和冷凝在激光的照射位置处反射的光，使得反射光在照射位置或照射位置附近重新进入。 第一冷凝器具有凹圆柱面，并且被配置为使得圆筒面的中心轴位置位于激光的照射位置或照射位置附近，第一冷凝器的反射面被光 发射体。