Fixing mechanism for use in image forming apparatus

Details Fixing mechanism for use in image forming apparatus Fixing mechanism for use in image forming apparatus

2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Brase, Sandra L. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

C399S335000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07146127

ABSTRACT:
In a fixing mechanism which heats a fixation member by generating heat in an endless member by using an induction current obtained from a current flowing through an induction coil, the present invention is characterized in that the induction coil is divided into a plurality of coils in a direction vertical to a moving direction of the fixation member and a coil to which power is supplied is switched according to needs.

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