Electrophotography – Image formation – Fixing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-21
2005-06-21
Chen, Sophia S. (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Fixing
C271S307000, C271S900000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06909870
ABSTRACT:
A fixing apparatus for a printer includes a paper separating unit. The fixing apparatus also includes a heating unit which fixes an image on paper by heating paper passing through a developing unit, a pressing unit which contacts the heating unit, presses paper passing through an interface with the heating unit and helps to fix the image on the paper, and a paper separating unit which includes a separation member having a sharp end contacting the heating unit to separate paper, an arm member having one end to which the separation member is attached and pivots, centering on a hinge shaft at a predetermined angle, and an elastic member which is connected to the other end of the arm member and applies an elastic force so that the arm member is maintained in a correct position.
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Chen Sophia S.
Samsung Electronics Co,. Ltd.
Staas & Halsey , LLP
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