Drive mechanism for a reproduction apparatus
US4840259A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0896
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive mechanism rotates a shaft of a station of a reproduction apparatus about an axis. The drive mechanism is supported by a mechanism plate in the apparatus, and the station is movable in a direction substantially parallel to the axis to engage the shaft with the drive mechanism and to disengage the shaft from the drive mechanism. Power from a source can be applied to the drive mechanism when the station shaft is disengaged from the mechanism, when the shaft is engaged with the mechanism but the station is not being operated, and when the station is being operated. The improved drive mechanism is particularly useful for one or more development stations of a reproduction apparatus such as a copier/duplicator, printer or the like.
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