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Image heating device using induction heating for image heating

US6031215A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 1997
Grant dateFeb 29, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B6/145
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an image heating device for heating a film utilizing electromagnetic induction, a sliding member is provided between the film and a film supporting member, and the film slides relative to the sliding member. It is thereby possible to improve thermal efficiency while preventing wear due to friction between the film and the supporting member.

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