Image heating apparatus

Details Image heating apparatus Image heating apparatus

2007-04-02

2010-11-30

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

Reexamination Certificate

active

07844208

ABSTRACT:
An image heating apparatus includes an endless belt for heating an image on a recording material in a nip and a pressing pad for pressing the belt from an inner surface thereof in the nip. A sheet-like member is provided to cover the pressing pad, providing for sliding movement relative to the belt. A lubricant absorbing member for suppressing swelling of the pressing pad by absorbing a lubricant applied on an inner surface of the belt, with the lubricant absorbing member covered by the sheet-like member.

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English Translation of JP 2005300983A.

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