Electrophotographic copier having readily removable drum and improved drive system therefor
US4598992A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1678
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrophotographic copier in which a manually releasable locking mechanism normally locates the machine drum in an operative position in the machine cabinet in which peripheral edge portions of the drum engage a pair of friction rollers positioned adjacent to the image receiving portion of the drum. Upon release of the locking mechanism and without the use of tools the drum automatically moves to a location at which at least a part thereof is clear of the machine housing at an access opening thereof.
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