Heating apparatus with mechanical attachment

Details Heating apparatus with mechanical attachment Heating apparatus with mechanical attachment

2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Pelham, Joseph (Department: 3742)

Electric heating

Heating devices

Combined with diverse-type art device

C219S536000, C399S329000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11356553

ABSTRACT:
In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, an image heating apparatus is provided for fusing an unfixed toner image to a substrate including a housing base for supporting a heater, and a thin film or belt extending around the housing base and heater. The heater is held to the housing base by a fastener structure that may include a pair of retainer clips having opposing ends attached to the housing base and having a central portion extending across the heater for retaining the heater in position. The clips may include outwardly extending walls for engaging edges of the belt to maintain the lateral position of the belt.

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