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Electrophotographic copying apparatus

US4297023A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 1979
Grant dateOct 27, 1981
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Expiry dateJul 26, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/605
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrophotographic copying apparatus having a copy board operatively movable along a path is provided with apparatus for releasably coupling the copy board to driving elements therefor including an endless power transmitting chain driven during operation of the copying apparatus, an intermediator having a closed vertical slot for nonreleasably receiving slidably within the slot engaging structure on the chain for carrying the intermediator during driven movement of the chain, and coupling structure releasably coupling the intermediator and the copy board for normally effecting movement of the board along its path by driven movement of the power transmitting chain.

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