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Fixing apparatus and image forming apparatus

US7483666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2006
Grant dateJan 27, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/2032
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A shield plate that has a plate portion stretching in a width direction of exciting coils is positioned so that end portions of the shield plate oppose the exciting coils. The present invention prevents elongated warm-up time and reduces a dramatic temperature drop when printing on thick paper in a low temperature environment.

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