Heater and image forming apparatus
US12346045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/2035
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A heater according to embodiments includes: a base portion which contains metal, extends in a first direction, and has a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface; an insulating layer which is provided on the first surface side of the base portion; a heating element which is provided on the insulating layer and extends in the first direction; and a protection portion which covers the heating element. A peripheral edge of the base portion in a second direction intersecting the first direction extends in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction.
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