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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2011
Applicant:
Haruo Sato, Tokyo, JP;
Inventor:
Haruo Sato, Tokyo, JP;
Assignee:
Oki Data Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G03G 21/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An image formation apparatus includes: an image formation unit configured to form a developer image; an image transfer unit configured to transfer the developer image from the image formation unit to a recording medium; a fixation unit having a heater to fix the developer image to the recording medium; a duct provided between the image formation unit and the fixation unit, the duct comprising a first circumference section made of heat conductive material and a second circumference section made of heat insulation material; and a fan to flow air through the duct.