Fixing device and image forming apparatus having same
US8355659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/2019
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fixing device of the present invention includes: an external heating belt which is to contact with a surface of a fixing roller so as to heat up the fixing roller; and a cleaning member (a scraper and/or cleaning pad) which is to contact with the external heating belt. The cleaning pad which is impregnated with silicone oil is to contact with a surface of the external heating belt, thereby applying the silicone oil (release agent) to the surface of the external heating belt. This makes it possible to prevent generation of an offset.
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