Separator and separation device, fixing device, and image forming apparatus incorporating same

摘要

A separator includes a front edge disposed opposite an outer circumferential surface of an endless belt. The front edge contacts and separates a recording medium from the endless belt. A separation plate mounts the front edge. A contact plate projects from the separation plate in an axial direction of the endless belt and contacts a belt holder that supports the endless belt. A bracket projects from the separation plate in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the contact plate projects from the separation plate. The bracket includes a notch that engages the belt holder. The contact plate contacting the belt holder and the notch of the bracket engaging the belt holder produce an interval between the front edge of the separator and the outer circumferential surface of the endless belt.

主权项

1. A separator for separating a recording medium from an outer circumferential surface of an endless belt supported by a belt holder contacting each lateral end of the endless belt in an axial direction thereof, the separator comprising:
a front edge disposed opposite the outer circumferential surface of the endless belt, the front edge to contact and separate the recording medium from the endless belt; a separation plate mounting the front edge; a contact plate projecting from the separation plate in the axial direction of the endless belt and contacting the belt holder; and a bracket projecting from the separation plate in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the contact plate projects from the separation plate, the bracket including a notch that engages the belt holder, wherein the contact plate contacting the belt holder and the notch of the bracket engaging the Mt holder produce an interval between the front edge of the separator and the outer circumferential surface of the endless belt.