Power receiving unit, rotating component, process cartridge, and assembly and disassembly methods thereof
US11022937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/166
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Power receiving unit, rotating component, process cartridge, and assembly and disassembly methods thereof are provided. The process cartridge is detachably mounted in an image formation apparatus configured with a swingable power output unit, an outer circumference of the power output unit contains a recessed portion, and the power receiving unit is engaged with the power output unit to receive a driving force. The power receiving unit comprises a wheel hub, a power receiving part, and a bias part. The wheel hub is disposed on an end of a rotating component in the process cartridge. The power receiving part includes a fixing protrusion and a notch that are oppositely disposed, the fixing protrusion is inserted into the recessed portion, and the notch provides a swinging space for the power output unit. The bias part provides a bias force toward the fixing protrusion for the power output unit.
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