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Image heating device capable of changing pressure applied to heating nip

US7643785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2007
Grant dateJan 5, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/206
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image heating device includes a pressure-changing mechanism configured to change pressure applied to a heating nip. A cam of the pressure-changing mechanism acting on a pressure-applying mechanism is attached to a rotating shaft of a conveying roller that conveys recording materials. With this, an increase in the cost of the device can be regulated.

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