Patent ID: 6736396
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A device for pressing and fixing a sheet member onto a rotating drum around which the sheet member is wound, the device comprising:(a) a support structure including a support which is mounted at a predetermined position on a peripheral surface of the drum; (b) a first plate having two end portions, between which the first plate is pivotably connected to the drum through the support structure; (c) a second plate pivotably connected to one of the end portions of the first plate; (d) a clamp element attached to the second plate, the clamp element comprising a resiliently deformable portion, and the sheet member being disposed between the clamp element and the peripheral surface; and (e) a resilient element connected to the other of the end portions of the first plate, which resilient element is resiliently deformed when the support is mounted to the drum and, by applying a force to the other end portion of the first plate, causes the one end portion of the first plate to pivot toward the peripheral surface and press the clamp element against the sheet member, thereby resulting in a pressing force against the sheet member.