Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Heating unit with heating elements at different positions and image processing apparatus with heating unit
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Application No.: US18485524Application Date: 2023-10-12
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Publication No.: US12287597B2Publication Date: 2025-04-29
- Inventor: Sasuke Endo
- Applicant: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
- Applicant Address: JP Tokyo
- Assignee: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
- Current Assignee: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
- Current Assignee Address: JP Tokyo
- Agency: Kim & Stewart LLP
- Priority: JP2019-202278 20191107
- Main IPC: G03G15/20
- IPC: G03G15/20

Abstract:
A heating unit includes a cylinder which rotates about an axis parallel to a first direction. A heater has a first surface abutting on an inner surface of the cylinder at a nip position. A support member is on a second surface of the heater and also contacts the cylinder. A first heating element is in the heater at a first position along the first direction. A second heating element in the heater is at a second position spaced from the first position. A first temperature sensor is above the first position. A locking portion of the heater is at a third position along the first direction. The locking portion engages the support member and restricts movement of the heater in the first direction. The first position is near a first outer edge of the cylinder. The second position is closer to a central portion of the cylinder.
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