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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2019
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2017
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JP;
Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JP;
Takashi Ogiwara, Shizuoka, JP;
Kazumasa Yasui, Tokyo, JP;
KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, Tokyo, JP;
TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
According to one embodiment, there is provided an image forming apparatus including a fixing portion, an exterior member, a first ventilation guide, a second ventilation guide, and a blowing portion. The exterior member has a first opening portion opened to an outside. The first ventilation guide is disposed between the fixing portion and the exterior member. The first ventilation guide forms a first space communicating with the first opening portion between the first ventilation guide and the exterior member. The second ventilation guide is disposed between the fixing portion and the first ventilation guide, and has a second opening portion. The second ventilation guide forms a second space communicating with the second opening portion between the second ventilation guide and the first ventilation guide.