Precision release agent management system
US7113735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S118/01
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A precision release agent management system for an electrostatographic reproduction apparatus fuser device. The precision release agent management system includes a reservoir adapted to contain a release agent. A wick absorbs release agent from the reservoir. A metering member receives release agent from the wick, which is supported for resiliently urging into operative contact with the metering member. A blade member is associated with the metering member to establish a desired thickness of release agent on the metering member, and a donor member is adapted to receive release agent from the metering member, and operatively contact the fuser device to apply the release agent thereto. A plurality of features is associated with the reservoir for precise alignment of the donor member, the metering member, and the metering blade.
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