Fixing device and image forming apparatus

Details Fixing device and image forming apparatus Fixing device and image forming apparatus

2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Brase, Sandra L (Department: 2884)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

Reexamination Certificate

active

07983598

ABSTRACT:
A fixing device includes a rotatable fixing member, a pressing member, a drive input rotating body, a first frame, a support shaft, and at least one positioning member. The pressing member contacts the fixing member to form a fixing nip therebetween. The drive input rotating body receives an external driving force and transmits the driving force to the fixing member. The first frame supports the fixing member and the pressing member. The support shaft is provided on the first frame to support the drive input rotating body. At least one positioning member is supported by an image forming apparatus body when the fixing device is installed in the image forming apparatus body.

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