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Drive mechanism for a reproduction apparatus

US4830165A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 1987
Grant dateMay 16, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/1957
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A drive mechanism rotates a shaft of a station of a reproduction apparatus about an axis. The station is movable in the reproduction apparatus in a direction substantially parallel to the axis to engage the shaft with the drive mechanism and disengage the shaft from the drive mechanism. As the shaft is moved into engagement with the drive mechanism, the mechanism can move with respect to the axis so that the drive mechanism is adjusted to receive the shaft.

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