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Image forming apparatus having a removable roller unit

US6564026B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 2001
Grant dateMay 13, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/18
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body, a heat roller, a fixing roller, a press roller pressed against the fixing roller, and endless belt passed over the heat roller and fixing roller, and a tension roller applying tension to the endless belt. The heat roller, fixing roller, endless belt and tension roller are constructed into a unit member, which is removably mounted to the apparatus body.

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