Image forming apparatus fixing unit and method of adjusting position of fixing unit
US8190054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1678
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an image forming apparatus, a fixing unit is supported by a unit holder attached to a structure frame. The structure frame includes a first upright panel and a second upright panel. A protrusion is provided on the first upright panel and a guide groove that receives the protrusion is provided on the unit holder. An eccentric cam engages with the unit holder at an engaging position and that is to be operated to move the first unit holder in the first direction relative to the structure frame for position adjustment. The engaging position is located on a vertical line extending through a center of mass of the fixing unit.
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