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Fixing unit and image forming apparatus equipped therewith

US8903291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2013
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/2035
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

When an arm member 50 moves a pressure roller 36 away from a fixing roller 33, a guide mechanism 60 moves an air nozzle 40 in synchronization with the motion of the arm member 50 in order that a nozzle tip 40a moves an operating position near a fixing nip portion NP and a parking position to which the nozzle tip 40a is retracted from the operating position.

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