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Heat insulation structure and image forming apparatus using the same

US8326172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2010
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2031

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

Abstract

A heat insulation structure includes: a duct member disposed above a fixing device that fixes developer onto a recording medium, through which air flows to be exhausted; a heat insulating member disposed between an upper side of the duct member and a lower side of a function member disposed above the duct member; and a gap forming member that forms a gap between the duct member and the heat insulation member in a vertical direction.

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