Patent ID: 8417151
Filing Date: 2013-04-09
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A component replacement support tool for a fusing unit having a roller that contains a lamp cartridge, the fusing unit including a replacement opening via which the roller or the lamp cartridge can be removed from or inserted into the fusing unit along an axis of the roller for replacement, the tool comprising: a roller insertion/removal guide shaft; and a lamp protection member detachably housed in the roller insertion/removal guide shaft, wherein the roller insertion/removal guide shaft is configured to be inserted into the roller along the axis of the roller and fixed therein so as to guide the roller when the roller is removed from or inserted into the fusing unit via the replacement opening, the lamp protection member is inserted between the roller and the lamp cartridge when the lamp cartridge is pulled out of or inserted into the roller along the axis of the roller via the replacement opening.