Patent ID: 9037057
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A fixing device for thermally fixing a developing agent image to a sheet comprising: a flexible tubular member having an inner peripheral surface defining an internal space, the flexible tubular member being circularly movable in a moving direction while the developing agent image is thermally fixed; a heater disposed at the internal space; a nip member disposed at the internal space and configured to be in sliding contact with the inner peripheral surface of the flexible tubular member; a backup member configured to nip the flexible tubular member in cooperation with the nip member to provide a nip region; a stay disposed at the internal space to cover the heater and configured to support the nip member; an electric component disposed at the internal space and positioned opposite to the heater with respect to the stay, the electric component comprising a cable connected to the heater; and a frame disposed at the internal space to support the electric component, and comprising: