Fixing apparatus and image forming apparatus
US11163249B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/2064
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fixing apparatus comprises: a fixing member and a pressing member; and a pressing mechanism that forms a fixing nip part by pressing the pressing member against the fixing member. The pressing mechanism has: a pressure cam to press the pressing member against the fixing member; a camshaft that the pressure cam is attached to, and that is rotated integrally with the pressure cam; a stepping motor; and a power transmission part that transmits a driving force of the stepping motor to the camshaft. The power transmission part includes a worm provided on a power transmission path from the stepping motor to the camshaft.
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