Patent ID: 7426357
Filing Date: 2008-09-16
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A fixing unit for fixing a toner image onto a recording medium by passing the recording medium which carries an unfixed image between a pair of rollers which are rotated with being pressed to each other to apply heat and pressure to the recording medium thereby fixing the unfixed image onto the recording medium, the fixing unit comprising: a housing in which the pair of rollers are provided, the housing having an outer surface; a plate-shaped member for indicating information; and holding means for physically holding the plate-shaped member on the outer surface of the housing in such a manner that the plate-shaped member is attachable to and removable from the outer surface of the housing; wherein the holding means includes spaced linear openings formed in the outer surface of the housing and portions of the plate-shaped member which are respectively inserted into the linear openings; and wherein the housing has a plurality of rib-shaped portions formed on the outer surface thereof, and some of the rib-shaped portions are formed with notches so as to provide an elongated space into which the plate-shape member is inserted.