Thermal image forming apparatus
US7179002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/60
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal image forming apparatus is provided adapted to form images on both sides of a recording medium. The thermal image forming apparatus includes an image forming part having a recording head for forming an image on the recording medium and a support member facing the recording head and supporting the recording medium with respect to the recording head. The recording medium has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. A position changing unit rotates the recording head around a shaft of the support member to move the recording head to first and second locations respectively facing the first and second sides of the recording medium.
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