Image forming apparatus and foam application device
US8540337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/0015
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disclosed image forming apparatus is capable of solving the problems of deterioration of a foam application function and driving systems caused by the dried and fixed foam remaining without being applied. The image forming apparatus includes a foam forming section forming foam, a reservoir section supplying foam formed by the foam forming section to an application roller, a discharge channel through which extra foam is collected from the reservoir section, and a heating unit for heating the extra foam to return the extra foam to a liquid form. The discharged liquid prepared by defoaming the foam discharged through the discharge channel is returned to a container containing the defoamed liquid.
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