Patent ID: 6643483
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A fixing apparatus comprising:a fixing device which fixes a toner image formed on the recording medium while conveying a recording medium; a case which surrounds the fixing device and has an opening portion; a cover provided on the case so as to open and close the opening portion of the case; a cover-fixing shaft which is provided on the cover so as to be detachable to the case, part of the cover-fixing shaft projecting outside the cover; a knob which is attached to the cover-fixing shaft, such that the knob is movable in an axial direction of the cover-fixing shaft and fixed in a rotational direction of an axis of the cover-fixing shaft; an elastic member which is provided on the cover-fixing shaft and applies force to the knob in a direction away from the cover; and a stopper which prevents movement of the knob against force of the elastic member.