US3970038A
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Roll fuser
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1975-01-02
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1995-01-02
Abstract
Abstract Fuser apparatus for fixing toner images to substrates comprising a heated fuser roll structure and a backup roll structure forming a nip through which the substrates pass with the toner images contacting the heated fuser roll structure to thereby soften the toner images. A cleaning structure for removing toner offset to said fuser roll structure comprises a plurality of flexible fingers supported for wiping contact with the fuser roll structure. Spaces between the finger serve as areas for collecting the toner to prevent the toner from re-applied to the fuser roll. The cleaning structure contacts areas of the fuser roll prior to such areas being contacted by a wick employed for applying offset preventing liquid to the fuser roll, such positioning of the fuser roll structure serving to prolong the life of the wick.
Inventors
- 👤 Raghulinga R. Thettu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:37
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/20; G03G15/2003; G03G15/2014; G03G15/2017; G03G15/2025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
In a contact fuser for fixing toner images to substrates, in combination: a heated fuser member; a backup member cooperating with said heated fuser member to form a nip through which said substrates pass to thereby soften toner images; wick means for applying offset preventing liquid to said heated fuser member; and cleaning means contacting one of said members for removing toner offset thereto, said cleaning means being disclosed intermediate said nip and said wick such that toner offset to said fuser member is removed therefrom prior to offset preventing liquid being applied to said fuser member, said cleaning means comprising a plurality of spaced-apart fingers supported in wiping contact with said fuser member and having spaces therebetween for accumulating toner removed from said heated member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
In a contact fuser for fixing toner images to substrates, in combination: a heated fuser member; a backup member cooperating with said heated fuser member to form a nip through which said substrates pass to thereby soften toner images; wick means for applying offset preventing liquid to said heated fuser member; and cleaning means contacting one of said members for removing toner offset thereto, said cleaning means being disclosed intermediate said nip and said wick such that toner offset to said fuser member is removed therefrom prior to offset preventing liquid being applied to said fuser member, said cleaning means comprising a plurality of spaced-apart fingers supported in wiping contact with said fuser member and having spaces therebetween for accumulating toner removed from said heated member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said members comprise roll structures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said fuser roll structure comprises an outer surface of polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein said fuser roll structure is internally heated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning fingers comprise polyimide plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning fingers comprise steel reinforced Grafoil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning fingers comprise high temperature nylon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning fingers comprise high temperature polyester material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning fingers comprise fluoroelastomeric material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning fingers comprise silicone material.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |