Fusing member rejuvenating method and system in a toner image producing machine
US7756458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/2014
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fusing member rejuvenating method and apparatus for cleaning and rejuvenating an external surface of a fusing member of a toner image producing machine. The fusing member rejuvenating method and apparatus include (a) a cleaning cartridge including a movable cleaning material movable at a first speed for contacting and removing residual toner and dirt from an external surface of the fusing member; (b) a first articulating device connected to the movable cleaning cartridge for selectively moving the movable cleaning cartridge into and out of contact with the external surface of the fusing member; (c) a scouring cartridge including a movable scouring material movable at a second speed for contacting and scouring the external surface of the fusing member; and (d) a second articulating device connected to the movable scouring cartridge for selectively moving the movable scouring cartridge into and out of contact with the external surface of the fusing member.
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