Image heating apparatus using a flexible sleeve

Details Image heating apparatus using a flexible sleeve Image heating apparatus using a flexible sleeve

2006-10-31

2006-10-31

Gray, David M. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

C399S328000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07130572

ABSTRACT:
The image heating apparatus for heating an image formed on a recording material includes a flexible sleeve and a regulating member disposed at a position opposed to an end surface of the sleeve for regulating the movement of the sleeve in a generatrix direction thereof, the regulating member having a first surface opposed to the end surface of the sleeve, and a second surface opposed to the inner peripheral surface of the end portion of the sleeve in the generatrix direction thereof, wherein the regulating member is a combination of a first part having the first surface and a second part having the second surface. Thereby, the damage of the end portion of the flexible sleeve can be suppressed.

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