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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2008
Kei Kobayashi, Tokyo, JP;
Kei Kobayashi, Tokyo, JP;
Oki Data Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A fixing device includes a heat member, a belt member, a belt support member, a first rotation member, a second rotation member, and a separation contact mechanism. The belt member is heated by the heat member. The belt support member operably supports the belt member. The first rotation member tightly stretches the belt member with the belt support member. The second rotation member is disposed opposite to the first rotation member through the belt member. The separation contact mechanism makes the heat member to contact the belt member when the first rotation member rotates, and makes the heat member separate from the belt member when the first rotation member halts.