Patent · US Expired

Fixing rotating member coated with an elastic layer and an offset prevention layer with a predetermined oil absorption rate

US5049943A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1990
Grant dateSep 17, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/2025
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fixing device includes a fixing rotating member for grasping and conveying a recording material supporting an unfixed image, and a coating means for coating release oil on the fixing rotating member. The rotating member includes an elastic layer and an offset prevention layer provided on the elastic layer. An oil absorption rate of the elastic layer for the oil is 5-20 wt %, and an oil absorption rate of the offset prevention layer for the oil is 30-150 wt %.

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