| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming apparatus which safely perform image forming process by preventing an image forming portion for performing an image forming operation of the image forming apparatus and an electrical component drive portion and the like for driving or controlling the image forming portion from being affected by coolant leakage, if it happens, via each joint portion between a pipe (such as a coolant inlet- or outlet-side pipe) provided in a heat-receiving member and a tube for forming a circulating path. SOLUTION: The joint portions 19a, 19b to which the inlet-side pipe 18a and outlet-side pipe 18b which are attached to the heat receiving member 4, and a first tube 15a and second tube 15b are connected respectively are disposed within a space A defined by shielding members 21 between the image forming portion for performing the image forming operation of the image forming apparatus and the electrical component drive portion for driving or controlling the image forming portion. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT |
