Heat fixing roller having powder metal gudgeon
US5094613A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12153
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fixing mechanism is provided including a heated roller. The heated roller includes a core made of a high thermally conductive metallic material, and a gudgeon for supporting such a core. The gudgeon is made from powder metal stainless steel material that has an interconnected porosity of 20%.
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