Image heating apparatus
US7269365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/2035
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention prevents cracking of heater that may occur when a fixing device becomes uncontrollable and provides an image forming apparatus that is advantageous from the viewpoint of recycling of parts. A heater support member that supports a heater during abnormal temperature rise is provided at a position at which a heater holder deforms greatly when abnormal temperature rise of the heater occurs.
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