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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2011
Tomohiro Kondo, Nagoya, JP;
Hisashi Tsukawaki, Nagoya, JP;
Tomohiro Kondo, Nagoya, JP;
Hisashi Tsukawaki, Nagoya, JP;
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken, JP;
Abstract
A fixing device includes a tubular flexible fusing member, a heater, a nip member, a backup member, and a restricting member. The fusing member is rotatable about a rotational axis defining an axial direction and has an inner peripheral surface defining an internal space. The heater is disposed in the internal space. The nip member is disposed in the internal space for receiving radiant heat from the heater. The nip member is in sliding contact with the inner peripheral surface. The backup member nips the fusing member in cooperation with the nip member. The restricting member restricts displacement of the fusing member in the axial direction and is tiltable about a fulcrum portion.