Fixing apparatus for forming an image

Details Fixing apparatus for forming an image Fixing apparatus for forming an image

2006-05-03

2009-10-13

Gray, David M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

C399S320000, C399S333000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07603068

ABSTRACT:
A fixing apparatus according to the invention comprises an elastic member, a heating roller including a conductive metal layer on the outside of the elastic member, a pressurizing roller for supplying a predetermined pressure to the heating roller, and a driving mechanism for rotating the heating roller through the conductive metal layer, wherein a member for connecting the driving mechanism and conductive metal layer is made of material that is not twisted and deformed by the rotation of the heating roller.

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