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Fixing device and image forming apparatus using the same

US7761044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2006
Grant dateJul 20, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/2038
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A ratio of a radius of curvature of a pressure applying member with an elastic layer, which pushes an endless belt wound around an endless heating member with pressure, in a transferring direction to a radius of curvature of an outer diameter of the heating roller is set to 1.1 or more.

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