Electrophotography – Image formation – Fixing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-07
2008-10-21
Lee, Susan S (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Fixing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07440723
ABSTRACT:
A pressure roller support member that rotatably supports a pressure roller is supported to a fixing unit case so as to be capable of swaying. A spacer member is supported to the pressure roller support member so as to be capable of swaying. A spacer section is formed at an end of the spacer member. When the spacer member sways, the spacer section moves between a first position where the spacer section is clamped between the fixing unit case and the pressure roller support member and a second position where the clamp between the fixing unit case and the pressure roller support member is released.
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Fujiwara Yasushi
Uehara Junji
Banner & Witcoff Ltd
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Lee Susan S
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