Patent ID: 9477189
Filing Date: 2016-10-25
CPC Classification: G03G

Claim Text:
1. A fixing device which fixes a toner image formed on a recording medium onto the recording medium, the device comprising: a cylinder-shaped rotatable fixing belt which heats and melts a toner image formed on the recording medium; a pressurizing rotating member which is arranged so as to face the fixing belt along an axial direction, and transports the recording medium by rotating along with the fixing belt; a pressurizing member which is arranged inside the fixing belt, and forms a nip portion by pressing the fixing belt from an inner peripheral portion toward the pressurizing rotating member side; a support member which supports the pressurizing member; and a moisture absorbing layer which is arranged between the support member and the pressurizing member, absorbs moisture in air, and discharges the absorbed moisture according to a temperature rise.