Fixing apparatus

Details Fixing apparatus Fixing apparatus

2006-12-26

2006-12-26

Gray, David M. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

C399S333000, C399S334000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07155156

ABSTRACT:
A fixing apparatus according to the invention is provided with a heating roller2including an elastic member2band a metal conductive layer2c. The elastic member has a greater outer diameter at its end portions than at its central portion. At least one air hole100is formed through the metal conductive layer2cat a predetermined position opposing the small-diameter central portion of the elastic member. The air hole connects the outside to a clearance formed between the elastic member2band the metal conductive layer2c.

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