Duct mechanism and image forming apparatus including the same
US10775719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1645
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body and an exhaust unit. The exhaust unit includes a first duct and a first exhaust fan provided in the first duct. The first exhaust fan suctions air inside the first duct and sends the suctioned air to an outside of the apparatus body. The first duct is disposed at a position adjacent to the fixing unit. The first duct is divided into a plurality of air flow paths.
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