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Oil holding cylinder for an oil coating roller and method therefor

US5902653A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1994
Grant dateMay 11, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249956
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An oil holding cylinder for an oil coating roller is provided. The cylinder includes at least a cylindrical non-sintered molded body, which is formulated from a mixture of at least ceramic fiber and an organic binder. In addition, the mixture can further include clay, an inorganic binder, or a combination thereof. The molded body preferably has a porosity in a range of about 30% to about 70%. In operation, the oil holding cylinder disclosed herein can stably and uniformly supply oil to the fixing rollers and the like for an extended period of time, while preventing offset.

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