公开(公告)号：US06347197B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-12

申请号：US09693425

申请日：2000-10-20

申请人： Michael David Maul ,  Edward Alan Rush ,  David William Shuman

发明人： Michael David Maul ,  Edward Alan Rush ,  David William Shuman

IPC分类号： G03G1520

CPC分类号： G03G15/2025 ,  G03G2215/2093

摘要： An oil web system and method for operating a fuser system of an imaging apparatus in which remaining life of the oil web is determined from data on drive mechanism activation and data on web advancement lengths. A warning signal can be issued upon a predetermined remaining length being reached, and the machine can be disabled upon exhaustion of the web life.

摘要翻译： 一种用于操作成像装置的定影系统的油网系统和方法，其中油卷的剩余寿命由驱动机构启动的数据和纸幅前进长度上的数据确定。 可以在达到预定的剩余长度时发出警告信号，并且可以在织物寿命耗尽时禁用机器。

公开(公告)号：US06697589B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US09804443

申请日：2001-03-12

申请人： Gordon Robert Dunning ,  Paul Douglas Horrall ,  Edward Alan Rush

发明人： Gordon Robert Dunning ,  Paul Douglas Horrall ,  Edward Alan Rush

IPC分类号： G03G1500

CPC分类号： G03G21/1685 ,  G03G21/1647 ,  G03G2221/1639

摘要： A fuser latch system suitable for a customer replaceable fuser unit. Front holders include datum receivers on a base machine frame and datums on the fuser frame. Rear latches include retainers connected to the base machine frame, and axially translatable and rotatable shafts connected to the fuser frame. An end of the shaft is received in a retainer upon axial translation of the shaft, and locked in place upon rotation of the shaft. The rear latches bias the fuser frame for proper gear mesh and paper path alignment.

摘要翻译： 定影器锁定系统，适用于客户可更换的定影单元。 前支架包括基座机架上的基准接收器和定影框架上的基准点。 后闩锁包括连接到基座机架的保持器，以及连接到定影器框架的轴向可平移和可旋转的轴。 轴的端部在轴的轴向平移时容纳在保持器中，并且在轴的旋转时被锁定就位。 后门闩偏压定影框架，以适当的齿轮网格和纸张路径对齐。

公开(公告)号：US06377774B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-23

申请号：US09684930

申请日：2000-10-06

申请人： Michael David Maul ,  Edward Alan Rush

发明人： Michael David Maul ,  Edward Alan Rush

IPC分类号： G03G1520

CPC分类号： G03G15/2025 ,  G03G2215/2093

摘要： An oil web system for an imaging apparatus fuser is disclosed, together with its associated method of operation. The oil web system includes an oil web, an applicator roll in contact with a fuser roll, and a transfer station for transferring release oil from the web to the applicator roll. The oil web is advanced along a web path from a supply spool to a take-up spool. The applicator roll rotates against the fuser roll and receives oil from the oil web, and transfers the oil to the fuser roll. The applicator roll may be in direct contact with the web, and receive the oil directly from the web; or a transfer roll may be operated to receive the oil from the web and transfer the oil to the applicator roll.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于成像装置定影器的油卷系统及其相关联的操作方法。 油网系统包括油网，与定影辊接触的涂布辊以及用于将脱模油从纸幅转移到涂布辊的转印站。 油纸卷沿着从供应卷轴到卷取卷轴的卷筒纸路径前进。 涂布辊旋转抵靠定影辊，并从油网接收油，并将油转移到定影辊。 涂布辊可以与纸幅直接接触，并从纸幅直接接收油; 或者可以操作转印辊以从纸幅接收油并将油转移到涂布辊。

公开(公告)号：US06253046B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-26

申请号：US09552273

申请日：2000-04-19

申请人： Paul Douglas Horrall ,  Alexander Douglas Meade ,  Edward Alan Rush ,  Krikor Yosmali

发明人： Paul Douglas Horrall ,  Alexander Douglas Meade ,  Edward Alan Rush ,  Krikor Yosmali

IPC分类号： G03G1500

CPC分类号： G03G15/2035 ,  G03G15/2032 ,  G03G2215/00805 ,  G03G2215/20

摘要： A multi-functional fuser backup roll release mechanism and operating process are defined. In the event of a paper jam, the primary gear train from a prime mover to driven rolls of the imaging apparatus is interrupted, and a secondary drive train is engaged. The drive train operates a drive shaft, rotating a worm gear to control a cam and lever apparatus connected to springs and bellcranks at opposite ends of the backup roll. Upon the detection of a paper jam, or prolonged inactivity of the fuser, the nip between the fuser hot roll and backup roll is opened. During normal operation, the mechanism can be used to control the nip force between the fuser roll and the backup roll, to provide the optimal nip load for the media being processed, and the print glossiness desired.

摘要翻译： 定义了一个多功能的定影器支持卷释放机制和操作过程。 在卡纸的情况下，从原动机到成像装置的驱动辊的主齿轮系被中断，并且二次传动系被接合。 传动系运行驱动轴，旋转蜗轮以控制连接到支撑辊相对端的弹簧和曲拐的凸轮和杠杆装置。 当检测到卡纸或者定影器的长时间不活动时，定影器热辊和支撑辊之间的压区打开。 在正常操作期间，该机构可用于控制定影辊与支承辊之间的夹持力，为正在处理的介质提供最佳的夹紧负荷，并满足所需的打印光泽度。

公开(公告)号：US06434357B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09735771

申请日：2000-12-13

申请人： Michael David Maul ,  Edward Alan Rush

发明人： Michael David Maul ,  Edward Alan Rush

IPC分类号： G03G1520

CPC分类号： G03G15/2025 ,  G03G2215/2093

摘要： An oil supply roller for an electrophotographic printer fuser allows silicone oil to exude from the oil supply roller onto the surface of the fuser hot roller in a controlled fashion to prevent toner from adhering to the fuser hot roller, and also serves to provide a smooth toner surface. A metering layer disposed on an outer surface of the roller provides an even, controlled flow of oil to the surface of the roller. Further, a buffer layer may be employed to decrease the overall volume of the oil bearing layer to decrease the effects of swelling in that layer. Therefore, a precisely metered supply of oil is provided to the fuser hot roller while reducing complexity and moving parts. A method for fabricating the fuser hot roller by impregnating silicone rubber with a toner repelling substance and disposing the impregnated rubber about a rotatable drive shaft is also provided.

摘要翻译： 用于电子照相打印机定影器的供油辊允许硅油以受控的方式从供油辊以表面方式渗出到定影器热辊的表面上，以防止调色剂粘附到定影热辊上，并且还用于提供光滑的调色剂 表面。 设置在辊的外表面上的计量层提供均匀控制的油流到辊的表面。 此外，可以使用缓冲层来降低含油层的总体积，以减少该层中的溶胀的影响。 因此，在定影热辊上提供精确计量的油，同时降低了复杂性和移动部件。 还提供了通过用调色剂排斥物质浸渍硅橡胶并且将浸渍橡胶围绕可旋转的驱动轴设置来制造定影热辊的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06272310B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-07

申请号：US09420723

申请日：1999-10-20

申请人： Bryan Michael Blair ,  Robert Leonard Burdick ,  James Allen Lokovich ,  Philip Jerome Heink ,  Michael David Maul ,  Matthew Lowell McKay ,  Edward Alan Rush

发明人： Bryan Michael Blair ,  Robert Leonard Burdick ,  James Allen Lokovich ,  Philip Jerome Heink ,  Michael David Maul ,  Matthew Lowell McKay ,  Edward Alan Rush

IPC分类号： G03G1520

CPC分类号： G03G15/2007 ,  G03G15/2021 ,  G03G15/205 ,  G03G15/2064 ,  G03G15/6594 ,  G03G2215/00497 ,  G03G2215/00805 ,  G03G2215/2074

摘要： A toner fuser system suitable for producing high quality color transparencies is provided. The fuser system includes a media conditioning assembly located directly downstream of a fuser assembly, which may be a roll fuser or an instant-on belt fuser. The conditioner assembly includes a convective heat source, a heating zone, and a convective circulation path past the heat source and the heating zone to provide convective heat transfer to a transparency in the heating zone. A transparency (or other media) with toner to be fused travels on a media path first through the fuser assembly and then through the heating zone of the conditioner assembly. The fuser assembly causes toner to adhere to the transparency just well enough to allow the transparency to pass into the conditioner. In the conditioner, the toner is reheated, thereby causing the surface of the toner to reflow into a smooth, glossy, and uniform surface that increases light transmission efficiency of color transparencies. Additionally, the system eliminates the need for silicone oil, which is used in some prior art systems to prevent sticking of the transparency to the fuser assembly.

摘要翻译： 提供了适用于生产高品质彩色透明胶片的调色剂定影系统。 定影器系统包括位于定影器组件的直接下游的介质调节组件，该组件可以是辊式定影器或瞬时接合带式定影器。 调节器组件包括通过热源和加热区的对流热源，加热区和对流循环路径，以对加热区中的透明体提供对流热传递。 具有要熔化的调色剂的透明体（或其他介质）首先通过定影器组件然后通过调节器组件的加热区域在介质路径上行进。 定影器组件使得调色剂刚刚足够粘附到透明体上，以使透明度进入调节器。 在调理剂中，调色剂被再加热，从而使调色剂的表面回流成光滑，光泽均匀的表面，增加了彩色透明胶片的透光效率。 此外，该系统消除了对一些现有技术系统中使用的硅油的需要，以防止透明度粘附到定影组件。

公开(公告)号：US06253045B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-26

申请号：US09548928

申请日：2000-04-13

申请人： Bryan Michael Blair ,  Edward Alan Rush ,  Krikor Yosmali

发明人： Bryan Michael Blair ,  Edward Alan Rush ,  Krikor Yosmali

IPC分类号： G03L1520

CPC分类号： G03G15/2025 ,  G03G2215/2093 ,  G03G2221/1639 ,  G03G2221/18

摘要： A multi-level oiling device drive mechanism suitable for use in an imaging apparatus is disclosed. The drive mechanism includes a prime mover and gear train mounted to a frame of the base machine. A driven member of the oiling device, such as a web take-up spool in an oil web system, is driven by the gear train. When replacement of the oiling device is required, the driven member is disconnected from the gear train, and the device is replaced, without the need for replacing the drive mechanism.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种适用于成像设备的多级加油装置驱动机构。 驱动机构包括一个原动机和安装在基座机架上的齿轮系。 上油装置的从动构件，例如油网系统中的卷取卷轴，由齿轮系驱动。 当需要更换上油装置时，从动构件与齿轮系分离，并且更换装置，而不需要更换驱动机构。

公开(公告)号：US06223005B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US09548924

申请日：2000-04-13

申请人： Edward Alan Rush ,  Michael David Maul

发明人： Edward Alan Rush ,  Michael David Maul

IPC分类号： G03G1520

CPC分类号： G03G15/2025 ,  G03G2215/2093

摘要： A multi-level oiling device and process for a fuser system of an imaging apparatus in which the rate at which oil is applied to the fuser roll is controlled with respect to the need for oil. The rate of oil application can be controlled depending on the release characteristics of the media being printed and on the desired glossiness of the printed image. User entered and/or machine sensed data may be used in determining the need for oil application.

摘要翻译： 一种用于成像设备的定影系统的多级涂油装置和方法，其中油被施加到定影辊上的速率是根据油的需要来控制的。 可以根据正在印刷的介质的剥离特性和印刷图像的期望光泽度来控制涂油速率。 用户输入和/或机器感测数据可用于确定对油应用的需要。

公开(公告)号：US5944308A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-31

申请号：US914936

申请日：1997-08-20

申请人： Kevin James McLeod ,  Edward Alan Rush ,  Scott Stephen Williams

发明人： Kevin James McLeod ,  Edward Alan Rush ,  Scott Stephen Williams

IPC分类号： B65H1/04 ,  B65H1/00

CPC分类号： B65H1/04 ,  B65H2404/56 ,  B65H2404/721 ,  B65H2511/12 ,  B65H2511/22

摘要： A paper tray or fixed platform for loading paper includes an adjustable edge guide including a primary paper guide surface and a cantilever portion including an end surface, the end surface movable between retracted and extended positions, so that when the end surface is disposed in its extended position and the edge guide is moved to bring the end surface in contact with a supply of paper, the primary paper guide surface is sufficiently spaced away from the supply of paper to avoid paper pinching and excessive clearance conditions. The edge guide is molded as one piece with a living hinge, removed from the mold while warm, and a pin is inserted to prevent the cantilever portion from warping toward the guide surface during cooling.

摘要翻译： 用于装载纸的纸盘或固定平台包括可调节边缘引导件，其包括主纸张引导表面和包括端表面的悬臂部分，该端表面可在缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动，使得当端表面设置在其延伸的 移动位置并使端面与纸张接触，主纸张引导表面与纸张供应距离足够远，以避免纸张夹紧和过大的间隙条件。 边缘引导件被模制成具有活动铰链的单件，同时从模具中移除，并且插入销以防止悬臂部分在冷却期间朝向引导表面翘曲。

公开(公告)号：US5908189A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-01

申请号：US845224

申请日：1997-04-21

申请人： Armando Villareal Flores ,  Darin Michael Gettelfinger ,  Edward Alan Rush ,  Scott Stephen Williams

发明人： Armando Villareal Flores ,  Darin Michael Gettelfinger ,  Edward Alan Rush ,  Scott Stephen Williams

IPC分类号： B65H1/26 ,  B65H1/22

CPC分类号： B65H1/266 ,  B65H2405/1136 ,  B65H2511/15

摘要： Height barriers (15a, 15b) on the bottom of the feed arm frame (5) are located a distance above the bottom of paper drawer (1) of a printer (13). the drawer is pulled out to load paper, and then pushed in. If the paper stack (25) is high enough to encounter the barriers, paper which encounters the barrier is pushed off the top of the stack as the drawer moves further. The pushed paper emerges in front of the printer and is removed by the operator. Back restraint (17) is integral to the elevated region (17b) followed by an inclined region (17a). Overloading of paper is prevented and the paper stack not uncompressed during subsequent paper feed.

摘要翻译： 进料臂架（5）底部的高度挡板（15a，15b）位于打印机（13）的纸抽屉（1）底部的距离之上。 抽屉被拉出来装入纸张，然后推入。如果纸叠（25）高到足以遇到障碍物，则当抽屉进一步移动时，遇到屏障的纸张从堆叠的顶部被推开。 推送的纸张出现在打印机的前面，由操作员取下。 背部约束（17）与升高区域（17b）成一体，随后是倾斜区域（17a）。 防止纸张过载，纸张堆叠在后续供纸过程中未解压缩。