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Image forming apparatus having the outer cover including acoustic insulation and heat conductive layers

US7684726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2007
Grant dateMar 23, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G21/20
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a fixing device for fixing a toner image formed on a recording material by heat and an outer cover, and the outer cover is configured to be the multi-layer of an intermediate layer having a metal made wall and an acoustic absorption member for absorbing a sound, and the intermediate layer is provided with the outer cover configured to have an heat conductive member higher in heat conductivity than the acoustic absorption member.

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