FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

摘要

A fixing device includes a fixing rotator rotatable in a predetermined direction of rotation and a nip formation pad disposed inside the fixing rotator. A pressure rotator presses against the nip formation pad via the fixing rotator to form a fixing nip between the fixing rotator and the pressure rotator. A heat generator is disposed inside the fixing rotator to heat the fixing rotator. A reflector is interposed between the heat generator and the nip formation pad. The reflector includes a reflection face to reflect radiant heat radiated from the heat generator. The reflection face includes a reflection portion disposed opposite the heat generator at various angles. A support is provided separately from the nip formation pad and supports the reflector.

主权项

1. A fixing device comprising:
a fixing rotator rotatable in a predetermined direction of rotation; a nip formation pad disposed inside the fixing rotator; a pressure rotator to press against the nip formation pad via the fixing rotator to form a fixing nip between the fixing rotator and the pressure rotator; a heat generator disposed inside the fixing rotator to heat the fixing rotator; a reflector interposed between the heat generator and the nip formation pad, the reflector including a reflection face to reflect radiant heat radiated from the heat generator, the reflection face including a reflection portion disposed opposite the heat generator at various angles; and a support being provided separately from the nip formation pad and supporting the reflector.