Fixing device and image forming apparatus
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United States of America
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Mar 11, 2025
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Oct 5, 2023
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Mar 21, 2023
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Mar 21, 2023
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A fixing device to be attached to an image forming apparatus includes a heater, a heating rotating body, a pressure rotating body, a frame, and a reinforcement plate. The heating rotating body is heated by the heater. The pressure rotating body forms a nip in combination with the heating rotating body. The frame is made of plastic and configured to support the heating rotating body and the pressure rotating body. The frame has a first end and a second end located apart from each other in a longitudinal direction of the pressure rotating body. The frame includes a side wall located at the first end thereof. The reinforcement plate is made of metal and fixed to the side wall. The reinforcement plate includes a protrusion that protrudes in the longitudinal direction. The protrusion locates the fixing device in place with respect to the image forming apparatus.
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