The temperature of a heated roller (1) is monitored by a heat sensor (19) which rests on metal rectangle (25) on polyimide strip (5). The top end of the strip is attached directly to the frame (3). the bottom end of the strip has a hole (7), which receives an arm (9a) of pivoted member (9). A coil spring (13) pivots member 9 to cause arm 9a to pull the strip into contact with the heated roller. Because of the wide contact and low force between the strip and the roller, wear is reduced and smooth operation is realized.
申请公布号
US5786571(A)
申请公布日期
1998.07.28
申请号
US19970853993
申请日期
1997.05.09
申请人
LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
发明人
BETHEL, REGINALD KEITH;BURDICK, ROBERT LEONARD;CHEEK, CHARLES JEROME;FOSTER, LARRY STEVEN;HORRALL, PAUL DOUGLAS;YOSMALI, KRIKOR