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Resistance heating component, method of manufacturing the same, fixing device, and image forming apparatus

US11650528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2021
Grant dateMay 16, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B2203/017
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A resistance heating component is to come into contact with and heat a fixing belt made of a heat resistant material, and is to be provided at a position away from a fixing area between which the resistance heating component and the fixing belt a recording material is held and conveyed, the resistance heating component including: a metal base material having a low heat capacity; and a resistance heating layer laminated on a front surface or a rear surface of the base material with an insulating layer interposed between the base material and the resistance heating layer.

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