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Image-forming apparatus and recording-medium-temperature detector unit used in the same

US7280775B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2005
Grant dateOct 9, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/2035
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image-forming apparatus includes a movable lever which functions as a recording medium detector for detecting the passage of a recording medium and a temperature detecting portion provided on the movable lever. The temperature of the recording medium is detected without providing an additional space for a sensor for detecting the temperature of the recording medium.

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