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Structure for applying release agent to a heated fuser roll structure
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1974-06-24
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A contact fuser structure and means for applying release material thereto. The fuser structure includes a bare metal surface to which is applied a thin layer of release material which prevents toner particles from contacting the metal surface. A sump containing the release material is provided for applying the release material to the metal surface. The sump is pivotally supported adjacent the metal surface such that a doctoring blade comprising the front wall of the sump contacts the fuser structure along the longitudinal axis thereof and the release material contained therein also contacts the fuser roll structure. Means are provided for adjusting the angular orientation of the sump to thereby vary the pressure exerted by the doctoring blade on the fuser roll structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Ari Bar-On
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:58
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/20; G03G15/2003; G03G15/2014; G03G15/2017; G03G15/2025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
Contact fuser structure for fixing toner images to support sheets comprising: a heated fuser roll structure; a resilient backup roll structure forming a nip with said heated fuser roll structure through which said support sheets move with said toner images facing said fuser roll structure; means for applying release material to the surface of said fuser roll structure, said release material applying means comprising: a sump including a doctoring blade structure forming one wall thereof; means mounting said sump for pivotal movement relative to said fuser roll structure, said doctoring blade engaging said fuser roll structure substantially coextensive with the longitudinal axis thereof and the fuser roll structure being positioned to rotate in contact with the release material contained in the sump; and means for adjusting the angular position of said sump to thereby vary the force exerted by said doctoring blade on said fuser roll structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
Contact fuser structure for fixing toner images to support sheets comprising: a heated fuser roll structure; a resilient backup roll structure forming a nip with said heated fuser roll structure through which said support sheets move with said toner images facing said fuser roll structure; means for applying release material to the surface of said fuser roll structure, said release material applying means comprising: a sump including a doctoring blade structure forming one wall thereof; means mounting said sump for pivotal movement relative to said fuser roll structure, said doctoring blade engaging said fuser roll structure substantially coextensive with the longitudinal axis thereof and the fuser roll structure being positioned to rotate in contact with the release material contained in the sump; and means for adjusting the angular position of said sump to thereby vary the force exerted by said doctoring blade on said fuser roll structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A structure according to claim 1, wherein said doctoring blade structure comprises a composite arrangement including an elastomeric strip attached to a base member, the latter being attached to an opposite wall of said sump.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A structure according to claim 2, including resilient end seals disposed in said opposite wall and cooperating with said resilient strip to prevent leakage of said release material from said sump.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A structure according to claim 3, wherein said means for adjusting the angular position of said sump comprises a pair of links attached to said sump at locations adapted to effect rotation of the sump when forces are exerted along the axis of said links.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
A structure according to claim 4, wherein said links comprise threaded rods having nuts received thereon which engage flanges remotely disposed relative to said points of attachment of said links to said sump, said engagement of said flanges by said nuts being effective to tighten or loosen said nuts to vary the force exerted by said doctoring blade structure on the said fuser roll structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
145 words
Means for forming toner images on support sheets comprising: a heated fuser roll structure; a resilient backup roll structure forming a nip with said heated fuser roll structure through which said support sheets move with said toner images facing said fuser roll structure; means for applying release material to the surface of said fuser roll structure, said release material applying means comprising: a sump including a doctoring blade structure forming one wall thereof; means mounting said sump for pivotal movement relative to said fuser roll structure, siad doctoring blade engaging said fuser roll structure substantially coextensive with the longitudinal axis thereof and the fuser roll structure being positioned to rotate in contact with the release material contained in the sump; and means for adjusting the angular position of said sump to thereby vary the force exerted by said doctoring blade on said fuser roll structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
145 words
Means for forming toner images on support sheets comprising: a heated fuser roll structure; a resilient backup roll structure forming a nip with said heated fuser roll structure through which said support sheets move with said toner images facing said fuser roll structure; means for applying release material to the surface of said fuser roll structure, said release material applying means comprising: a sump including a doctoring blade structure forming one wall thereof; means mounting said sump for pivotal movement relative to said fuser roll structure, siad doctoring blade engaging said fuser roll structure substantially coextensive with the longitudinal axis thereof and the fuser roll structure being positioned to rotate in contact with the release material contained in the sump; and means for adjusting the angular position of said sump to thereby vary the force exerted by said doctoring blade on said fuser roll structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
Structure according to claim 6, wherein said doctoring blade structure comprises a composite arrangement including a resilient strip attached to a base member, the latter being attached to an opposite wall of said sump.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
Structure according to claim 7, including resilient end seals disposed in said opposite wall and cooperating with said resilient strip to prevent leakage of said release material from said sump.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
Structure according to claim 8, wHerein said means for adjusting the angular position of said sump comprises a pair of links attached to said sump at locations adapted to effect rotation of the sump when forces are exerted along the axis of said links.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
Structure according to claim 9, wherein said links comprise threaded rods having nuts received thereon which engage flanges remotely disposed relative to said points of attachment of said links to said sump, said engagement of said flanges by said nuts being effective to tighten or loosen said nuts to vary the force exerted by said doctoring blade structure on the said fuser roll structure.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
Structure according to claim 1, wherein said doctoring blade continuously engages said fuser roll structure at least during operation of said contact fuser structure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
Structure according to claim 6, wherein said doctoring blade continuously engages said fuser roll structure at least during operation of said means for forming toner images.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
Structure according to claim 1, wherein said doctoring blade comprises a solid wall structure preventing leakage of said release material therebeyond.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
Structure according to claim 6, wherein said doctoring blade comprises a solid wall structure preventing leakage of said release material therebeyond.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |