US4567349A
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Heat and pressure fuser apparatus
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1982-11-15
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Granted: 1986-01-28
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Expires: 2002-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A heat and pressure fuser apparatus for fixing toner images to a substrate. The apparatus is characterized by the fact that silicone oil release agent material which is usually required for such devices is unnecessary. The fuser member which contacts the toner images comprises an outer layer of solid abhesive material capable of retaining this property without degradation over the operating life of the apparatus. The fuser member is so constructed that the abhesive coating contributes to the formation of the nip created between the fuser member and a backup roller.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold W. Henry
- 👤 Rabin Moser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:03
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/20; G03G15/2003; G03G15/2014; G03G15/2053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
Heat and pressure fuser apparatus for fixing toner images to a copy substrate, said apparatus comprising: a fuser member comprising a rigid metal core overcoated only with a solid abhesive material, the material being selected from the group consisting of fluorinated polymers and copolymers; means for elevating the surface temperature of said fuser member; a backup member adapted to be pressure engaged with said fuser member to thereby form a nip between the two members, said fuser member being deformable by said backup member whereby said fuser member contributes to the formation of said nip; and means for conveying copy substrates through said nip without applying release agent material to said fuser member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
Heat and pressure fuser apparatus for fixing toner images to a copy substrate, said apparatus comprising: a fuser member comprising a rigid metal core overcoated only with a solid abhesive material, the material being selected from the group consisting of fluorinated polymers and copolymers; means for elevating the surface temperature of said fuser member; a backup member adapted to be pressure engaged with said fuser member to thereby form a nip between the two members, said fuser member being deformable by said backup member whereby said fuser member contributes to the formation of said nip; and means for conveying copy substrates through said nip without applying release agent material to said fuser member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said abhesive material comprises polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said abhesive material comprises fluorinated ethylene propylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said abhesive material comprises a copolymer of perfluoroalkoxy and tetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said abhesive material is adhered to said rigid metal core and has a thickness on the order of 0.20 inch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said abhesive material comprises a terpolymer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said surface temperature elevating means comprises a heating element supported internally of said fuser member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said surface temperature elevating means comprises an external heating element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus according to claim 8 further including an internal heating element.
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