Fixing device provided with positioning member capable of positioning heating unit with respect to pressure roller

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9395685
APP PUB NO 20150093159A1
SERIAL NO

14497430

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A fixing device includes: a heating unit; a rotatable body; an urging mechanism; first and second bearings; a frame; first and second positioning members. The first and second bearings support first and second axial end portions of the rotatable body, respectively. The frame supports the heating unit and has two side walls. One of the side walls supports the first bearing, and the other supports the second bearing. Each side wall includes: a first wall portion supporting the first or second bearing; and second and third wall portions supporting the heating unit while interposing the heating unit therebetween. The first and second positioning members extend from the heating unit toward the first and second bearings, respectively. The heating unit is fixed in position relative to the first and second bearings upon engagement of the first and second positioning members with the first and second bearings, respectively.

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BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHANAGOYA AICHI 467-8561

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Matsuno, Takuji Ichinomiya, JP 66 400

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