Image forming apparatus and fixing device
US7440723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/2064
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pressure roller support member that rotatably supports a pressure roller is supported to a fixing unit case so as to be capable of swaying. A spacer member is supported to the pressure roller support member so as to be capable of swaying. A spacer section is formed at an end of the spacer member. When the spacer member sways, the spacer section moves between a first position where the spacer section is clamped between the fixing unit case and the pressure roller support member and a second position where the clamp between the fixing unit case and the pressure roller support member is released.
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