Brackets and one piece frames for a toner fixing device in an electrophotographic apparatus

摘要

A fixing device for an electrophotographic apparatus, that uses both heat and pressure to fix a toner image onto a sheet of paper. The heat and pressure rollers are supported by a one piece frame which attaches to a bracket inside the electrophotographic apparatus. The one piece frame has slots in it where a spring is attached to increase the force of the pressure roller upon the heating roller.