FIXING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

摘要

In accordance with one embodiment, a fixing device comprises an induction current generation section, a fixing belt, an auxiliary heating section, a concave portion and lubricant. The induction current generation section generates induction current. The fixing belt is formed into an endless belt having a heating layer which generates heat through the induction current. The auxiliary heating section is contacted with the inner peripheral surface of the fixing belt to assist in the heating of the heating layer based on the induction current. The concave portion is formed in the auxiliary heating section to face the inner peripheral surface of the fixing belt. The lubricant is injected into the concave portion.

主权项

1. A fixing device comprising:
an induction current generation section configured to generate induction current; an endless fixing belt configured to include a heating layer which generates heat through the induction current; an auxiliary heating section configured to be contacted with the inner peripheral surface of the fixing belt to assist in the heating of the heating layer based on the induction current; a concave portion configured to be formed in the auxiliary heating section to face the inner peripheral surface of the fixing belt, wherein the concave portion is recessed inward of the radial direction of the endless fixing belt compared with a main body portion; and lubricant configured to be injected into the concave portion.