Image forming apparatus and foam application device
US8127709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/2096
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disclosed image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to form an image on a recording medium; and a foam application unit configured to apply foam generated by foaming a liquid and/or a gel onto the recording medium. The foam application unit includes an application part configured to apply the foam onto the recording medium, a supply opening configured to supply the foam to the application part, and a spreading part configured to spread the foam on the application part. The spreading part is disposed at an angle with respect to the movement direction of the application part; and the supply opening is disposed near the most upstream portion of the spreading part with respect to the movement direction of the application part.
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