Patent ID: 6104000
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: B65H,G03G

Abstract:
A fuser apparatus having a pair of rollers in nip relation to transport a receiver member therebetween to permanently fix a marking particle image to such receiver member, and a dual function air skive assembly for stripping a receiver member adhering to a fuser apparatus roller from said roller, said dual function air skive assembly comprising:a frame engageable with a roller of said pair of rollers of said fuser apparatus, said frame being mounted on a pivot, and urged in a direction about said pivot into engagement with said roller; andan air plenum supported by said frame in operative relation to said fuser roller nip; said air plenum having a first nozzle arrangement directed at an angle to said roller so as to provide a positive air flow to strip a receiver member adhering to said roller therefrom, and a second nozzle arrangement directed substantially normal to said first nozzle arrangement to provide a positive air flow to cool a stripped receiver member and keep such receiver member from contacting said plenum.