Fixing device and image forming apparatus using the same

Details Fixing device and image forming apparatus using the same Fixing device and image forming apparatus using the same

2005-12-01

2008-05-06

Tran, Hoan (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

C399S307000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07369803

ABSTRACT:
A fixing device for fixing image information on a recording medium passing a nip of the present invention includes a rotatable member for transferring and conveying a non-fixed image, a first heating means for heating an image present on the rotatable member and a rotatable pressing member forming a nip in combination with the rotatable member. A heat pipe extends in parallel to the axis of the rotatable member. A radiating member is positioned at one end of the heat pipe while a heating member is positioned at the other end of the heat pipe.

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