公开(公告)号：US20160132004A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14925396

申请日：2015-10-28

Applicant: KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC.

Inventor： Yoshihiro YAMAGISHI ,  Satoshi ISHII ,  Takashi EIKI ,  Takefumi YOTSUTSUJI

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2017 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing belt, a pressuring member, a heat source, a pressing member, a heating stop device and a deformation preventing member. The deformation preventing member is configured to face an inner circumferential face of the fixing belt. In a state where the fixing belt is not broken in a circumferential direction, the fixing belt and the deformation preventing member are arranged at an interval, and when the fixing belt is broken in the circumferential direction, the fixing belt is deformed and comes into contact with the deformation preventing member so that the fixing belt is prevented from being deformed to a side far from the heating stop device.

Abstract translation: 固定装置包括定影带，加压构件，热源，按压构件，加热停止装置和变形防止构件。 防变形构件构成为面对定影带的内周面。 在定影带在圆周方向上不断裂的状态下，定影带和变形防止部件间隔设置，当定影带在圆周方向上断裂时，定影带变形并接触 与变形防止构件一起防止定影带变形到远离加热停止装置的一侧。

公开(公告)号：US20130216284A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13774142

申请日：2013-02-22

Applicant: KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC.

Inventor： Satoshi ISHII ,  Shogo USUI

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G13/20 ,  G03G15/2053

Abstract: A magnetic core surrounds a coil and has a plurality of first core sections arrayed along the widthwise direction of a recording medium orthogonally to the conveyance direction of the recording medium, and a second core section disposed at both ends in the widthwise direction within a hollow section of the coil. The second core section is formed so that the cross-sectional area thereof in the conveyance direction of the recording medium grows progressively larger from the center of the widthwise direction towards the end thereof.

Abstract translation: 磁芯围绕线圈，并且具有沿着与记录介质的输送方向正交的记录介质的宽度方向排列的多个第一芯部分，以及设置在中空部分的宽度方向两端的第二芯部分 的线圈。 第二芯部形成为使得其在记录介质的传送方向上的横截面积从宽度方向的中心朝向其端部逐渐增大。

公开(公告)号：US20210252880A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-19

申请号：US17173424

申请日：2021-02-11

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Satoshi ISHII ,  Motoki SUZUKI ,  Hiroaki WATANABE ,  Ryota OKUI

IPC: B41J11/00

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a feeder, a conveyance section, an image forming section, a light emitter, a light receiver, a measuring section, and a permeation depth calculator. The feeder feeds a sheet. The conveyance section conveys the sheet. The image forming section forms an image on the sheet conveyed by the conveyance section using an ink. The light emitter emits near-infrared light to the sheet with the image thereon. The light receiver receives reflected light of the near-infrared light. The reflected light has been reflected by the sheet with the image thereon. The measuring section measures a received light quantity of the reflected light. The permeation depth calculator calculates a permeation depth of the ink permeating the sheet based on the received light quantity.

公开(公告)号：US20190291440A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-26

申请号：US16298429

申请日：2019-03-11

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Yasuyuki FUKUNAGA ,  Masaki MURASHIMA ,  Satoshi ISHII

IPC: B41J2/165

Abstract: A cap member includes a cap portion and a support member. The cap portion has a bottom surface portion and a side surface portion. The support member supports the bottom surface portion of the cap member. The bottom surface portion is provided with a groove portion defined by a first rib projecting from an upper surface of the bottom surface portion. A lid member which covers the groove portion is provided on, and in close contact with. an upper end of the first rib. The groove portion and the lid member define an air passage through which air passes. One end portion of the air passage communicates with an inner space of the cap member, and the other end portion of the air passage communicates with an outside of the cap portion.

公开(公告)号：US20140219695A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14176042

申请日：2014-02-07

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Satoshi ISHII ,  Keiichi TANIDA

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2028 ,  G03G2215/2035

Abstract: A fixing device includes an endless fixing belt, a heating unit, a supporting member, and a pressure roller. The pressure roller sandwiches the fixing belt to form a fixing nip portion between the pressure roller and the fixing belt. The fixing device is configured to insert a recording medium into the fixing nip portion to fix an unfixed toner image carried on the recording medium. The fixing belt includes a heating layer and a sliding layer. The heating layer is configured to generate heat using the heating unit. The sliding layer is laminated onto an inner circumferential surface of the fixing belt and sliding on the supporting member. The plurality of holes are formed in the sliding layer such that the sliding layer has a mesh pattern in plan view.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括环形定影带，加热单元，支撑构件和加压辊。 加压辊夹着定影带，在加压辊和定影带之间形成定影夹持部。 定影装置构造成将记录介质插入定影夹持部分中以固定承载在记录介质上的未定影调色剂图像。 定影带包括加热层和滑动层。 加热层被配置为使用加热单元产生热量。 滑动层层叠在定影带的内周面上并在支撑构件上滑动。 多个孔形成在滑动层中，使得滑动层在平面图中具有网状图案。

公开(公告)号：US20210252878A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-19

申请号：US17174433

申请日：2021-02-12

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Satoshi ISHII ,  Motoki SUZUKI ,  Hiroaki WATANABE ,  Ryota OKUI

IPC: B41J11/00 ,  B41J2/045

Abstract: A first light emitter emits light toward a sheet. A first light receiver receives first reflected light from the sheet. A second light emitter is arranged downstream of the first light emitter in a conveyance direction of the sheet and emits light toward the sheet. A second light receiver receives second reflected light from the sheet. A measuring section measures first and second received light quantities of the first reflected light and the second reflected light. A moisture content calculator calculates a change in a moisture content of the ink in the sheet based on a difference between first and second moisture contents. The first moisture content is based on the first received light quantity and the second moisture content is based on the second received light quantity. A curling amount calculator calculates a curling amount of the sheet based on the change in the moisture content.

公开(公告)号：US20210016564A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：US16931065

申请日：2020-07-16

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Yoshihiro YAMAGISHI ,  Kanako MORIMOTO ,  Ryota OKUI ,  Satoshi ISHII

IPC: B41J2/045

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a recording head, a controller, a first detector, and a second detector. The controller calculates a viscosity of ink in each of nozzles based on a temperature, a humidity, and an elapsed time. The controller determines, among the nozzles, a nozzle in which the viscosity is equal to or higher than a threshold to be a high-viscosity nozzle. The controller acquires non-ejection information indicating an ejection disabled nozzle that is disabled to eject the ink. The controller acquires a viscosity of the ink in the ejection disabled nozzle. The controller calculates an average value of viscosities of the ink in the plurality of nozzles. The controller compares the viscosity of the ink in the ejection disabled nozzle with the average value of the viscosities of the ink in the nozzles. The controller determines whether or not to change a contribution value based on a comparison result.

公开(公告)号：US20160132008A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14933567

申请日：2015-11-05

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Yoshihiro YAMAGISHI ,  Satoshi ISHII ,  Takashi EIKI ,  Takefumi YOTSUTSUJI

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2064

Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing belt, a pressuring member, a heat source, a pressing member and a first heating stop device. The fixing belt is provided to be rotatable around a rotation axis. The pressuring member is configured to be rotatable and to come into pressure contact with the fixing belt so as to form a fixing nip. The heat source is arranged at an inner diameter side of the fixing belt, provided at a position displaced from the rotation axis and configured to heat the fixing belt. The pressing member is configured to press the fixing belt to a side of the pressuring member. The first heating stop device is configured to face an outer circumferential face of a closest part to the heat source of the fixing belt and to operate at a first operating temperature so as to stop the heat source from heating the fixing belt.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括定影带，加压构件，热源，按压构件和第一加热停止装置。 定影带设置成能够围绕旋转轴线旋转。 加压构件被构造成可旋转并与定影带压力接触以形成定影辊隙。 热源布置在定影带的内径侧，设置在从旋转轴线偏离的位置，并构造成加热定影带。 按压构件被构造成将定影带按压到加压构件的一侧。 第一加热停止装置被配置为面对与定影带的热源最接近的部分的外周面，并且在第一工作温度下操作，以便使热源停止加热定影带。

公开(公告)号：US20160132005A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14925474

申请日：2015-10-28

Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

Inventor： Yoshihiro YAMAGISHI ,  Satoshi ISHII ,  Takashi EIKI ,  Takefumi YOTSUTSUJI

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2039 ,  G03G15/2064

Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing belt, a pressuring member, a heat source, a pressing member, a heating stop device, shape restricting members and biasing members. The fixing belt is provided to be rotatable around a rotation axis. The pressing member is provided to be rotatable and to come into pressure contact with the fixing belt so as to form a fixing nip. The heat source heats the fixing belt. The pressing member presses the fixing belt to a side of the pressuring member. The heating stop device faces an outer circumferential face of the fixing belt and to operate at an operating temperature so as to stop the heat source from heating the fixing belt. The shape restricting members are attached to both end parts of the fixing belt and restricts a shape of the fixing belt.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括定影带，加压构件，热源，按压构件，加热停止装置，形状限制构件和偏置构件。 定影带设置成能够围绕旋转轴线旋转。 按压构件设置成可旋转并与定影带压力接触以形成定影夹持部。 热源加热定影带。 按压构件将定影带按压到加压构件的一侧。 加热停止装置面向定影带的外周面并在操作温度下操作，以便使热源停止加热定影带。 形状限制构件附接到定影带的两个端部，并限制定影带的形状。

公开(公告)号：US20140153985A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14094530

申请日：2013-12-02

Applicant: KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS INC.

Inventor： Syogo USUI ,  Satoshi ISHII ,  Eiji TATSUMI

IPC: G03G15/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/2053 ,  G03G15/2042

Abstract: A fixing device includes a heating member pressed by a pressing member to form a nip part, an excitation coil generating a magnetic flux induction-heating the heating member, a magnetic core and a magnetism shielding member. The magnetic core is located opposite to the heating member across the excitation coil and provides a magnetic path passing through the excitation coil and heating member. The magnetism shielding member partially shields the magnetic path and includes a rotatable belt member allowing the magnetic flux to pass through, and a magnetism shielding layer arranged on a surface of the belt member. In the magnetism shielding layer, gap parts extending in a width direction of the belt member are arranged along a circumference direction of the belt member. When the magnetism shielding member is located to shield the magnetic path, inner wall faces of the gap part are brought into contact with each other.

Abstract translation: 定影装置包括由按压部件按压以形成夹持部的加热部件，产生感应加热加热部件的磁通线圈的励磁线圈，磁芯和磁性屏蔽部件。 磁芯与激励线圈之间的加热构件相对设置，并提供穿过励磁线圈和加热构件的磁路。 磁屏蔽构件部分地屏蔽磁路并且包括允许磁通量通过的可旋转带构件和布置在带构件的表面上的磁屏蔽层。 在磁屏蔽层中，沿着带部件的宽度方向延伸的间隙部沿着带部件的圆周方向配置。 当磁屏蔽构件被定位成屏蔽磁路时，间隙部分的内壁面彼此接触。