Patent · US Expired

Multilayer fuser rolls having fluoropolymer coating on a complaint baselayer

US5998034A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 1998
Grant dateDec 7, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31725
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuser member for fixing toner to a recording medium having a fluoropolymer non-stick topcoat on a compliant silicone rubber baselayer bonded to a metallic insert is provided. The fluoropolymer is adhered to the silicone rubber baselayer using a primer of a blend of silane and a polyamide resin. The primed silicone baselayer is preheated in an infrared oven to remove low molecular weight fractions. A primer is applied to the prebaked rubber and completely dried before applying the fluoroelastomer topcoat by spaying.

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