Thermal image forming apparatus
US7542061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/32
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal image forming apparatus includes a platen roller and a thermal printhead. A heating portion of the thermal printhead has a plurality of heating elements arranged along an area where the platen roller and the thermal printhead form a printing nip. A plurality of driving integrated circuits are mounted on a substrate and connected to the heating elements of the heating portion. A block is formed higher than the driving integrated circuits such that the driving integrated circuits are disposed between the block and the heating portion. A conveying unit is disposed toward the heating portion of the thermal printhead and conveys a sheet of paper between the platen roller and the thermal printhead.
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