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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 24, 2023
Hiroaki Takagi, Kanagawa, JP;
Takahiro Konishi, Tokyo, JP;
Hiroaki Takagi, Kanagawa, JP;
Takahiro Konishi, Tokyo, JP;
RICOH COMPANY, LTD., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A pressing device includes an intermediate transfer unit, a secondary transfer unit, a presser, and a drive transmitter. The intermediate transfer unit transfers and conveys a toner image. The secondary transfer unit faces the intermediate transfer unit to form a nip portion between the secondary transfer unit and the intermediate transfer unit and transfers the toner image onto a conveyed material at the nip portion. The presser applies a pressing force for pressing the secondary transfer unit to the intermediate transfer unit at the nip portion. The drive transmitter transmits the pressing force and a conveyance driving force to a driven transmitter of the secondary transfer unit, is restricted in position by the presser, and is movable together with the presser.