Patent ID: 7769332
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A pressurizing unit that presses an endless member that carries a recording medium, the pressurizing unit comprising: a pressure-contact member that presses the endless member; a holding member that holds the pressure-contact member; a biasing member that presses both ends of the holding member so that a direction in which the biasing member presses the holding member is substantially identical with a direction in which the holding member presses the pressure-contact member; and stationary members that are located on both edges of the endless member, wherein the stationary members each include a first portion that contacts the holding member, a second portion that contacts the endless member on the outside to prevent the endless member from deviating and a notch disposed further outside the second portion at a position where the biasing member presses the holding member directly through the notch provided in the stationary member.