Patent ID: 7062193
Filing Date: 2006-06-13
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a fixing unit including a member having a metal conductive layer and an electromagnetic induction coil arranged adjacent to the member, wherein a flow of an AC current passing through the electromagnetic induction coil allows heat generation by the member to heat a to-be-fixed member; a circuit board including an output terminal configured to output the AC current to the electromagnetic induction coil of the fixing unit; a conductive connection member coupled to the output terminal of the circuit board; a first connection terminal coupled to the connection member; and a second connection terminal at an end of the electromagnetic induction coil of the fixing unit, the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal being configured to connect to each other by inserting one into the other at a time of replacement or maintenance of the fixing unit, wherein the fixing unit is detachable from the image forming apparatus when the first and second connection terminals are not inserted into one another.