Separable fusing device and printer using the same

摘要

A fusing device comprising a pressure roller, a heating roller, a pressure applying element and a releasing element is provided. The pressure roller is installed in a frame. The heating roller opposite to the pressure roller is installed in a housing. The pressure applying element connects the pressure roller and the housing at a first side and applies a force on the pressure roller and the heating roller. The releasing element releases and locks the pressure roller and the housing at a second side. A printer from which jammed sheet may be easily removed is provided. The printer comprises a frame, a housing, an image forming device, and the fusing device. The first and second sides are parallel to axial direction of the pressure roller and the heating roller. The image forming device forms an image on a medium. The fusing device fuses the image on the medium.

主权项

1. A separable fusing device, comprising:
a pressure roller installed in a frame; a heating roller installed in a housing and opposite to the pressure roller; a pressure applying element connecting the pressure roller and the housing at a first side, wherein the pressure applying element applies a force on the pressure roller and the heating roller at the first side; and a releasing element installed opposite to the pressure applying element for releasing or locking the pressure roller and the housing at a second side; wherein the housing is movable with respect to the frame, and the first side and the second side are located at opposite two sides of a connection between the heating roller and the pressure roller.