摘要 |
A fixing device includes: first and second rotatable members configured to heat-fix, at a nip therebetween, a toner image formed on a sheet by using a toner containing a parting agent; a heating portion, provided opposed to an outer surface of the first rotatable member, configured to heat the first rotatable member through electromagnetic induction heating; a holding portion configured to hold the heating portion; and a suppressing portion configured to suppress air flow in a space between the first rotatable member and the holding portion, wherein the suppressing portion is extended from the holding portion toward the first rotatable member and is provided so that a free end portion thereof is in a position of 0.5 mm or more and 3.5 mm or less from the outer surface of the first rotatable member. |
主权项 |
1. A fixing device comprising:
first and second rotatable members configured to heat-fix, at a nip therebetween, a toner image formed on a sheet by using a toner containing a parting agent; a heating portion, provided opposed to an outer surface of said first rotatable member, configured to heat said first rotatable member through electromagnetic induction heating; a holding portion configured to hold said heating portion; and a suppressing portion configured to suppress air flow in a space between said first rotatable member and said holding portion, wherein said suppressing portion is extended from said holding portion toward said first rotatable member and is provided so that a free end portion thereof is in a position of 0.5 mm or more and 3.5 mm or less from the outer surface of said first rotatable member. |