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Image forming apparatus with two recording sheet cooling outlets

US7433623B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2005
Grant dateOct 7, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/20
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The image forming apparatus cools the recording sheet with a cooling fan having an air duct with a first air-blowing outlet and a second air-blowing outlet for directing air from the cooling fan to an interior of the apparatus. An air flow changing member opens or closes the first and second air-blowing outlets, depending on the conveying path of the recording sheet.

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